Bringing my sons

[Aridon 1]

Hello,

I came on a k1 visa, got married and i have a temporary greencard (for 2 years). I have two boys 13 and 16 who live abroad with their father. How can I bring them to live here legally?(their father would give his permission). I have been reading a bit about the laws but some how they are quite confusing and seem a bit difficult to understand. Can I bring my son with my greencard before ROC? Thanks

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Your spouse should petition them as step-children; start with I-130 for each of them. Good luck.

[Aridon 1]

Your spouse should petition them as step-children; start with I-130 for each of them. Good luck.

thank you

[jkelly07 120]

yes you can,read the vj guides how to bring your child to live in the united states permanent residents lpr,

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Hello,

I came on a k1 visa, got married and i have a temporary greencard (for 2 years). I have two boys 13 and 16 who live abroad with their father. How can I bring them to live here legally?(their father would give his permission). I have been reading a bit about the laws but some how they are quite confusing and seem a bit difficult to understand. Can I bring my son with my greencard before ROC? Thanks

How long ago did you get your K1 visa? They may be eligible for a K2 "follow to join" visa if it's been less than year.

[Aridon 1]

How long ago did you get your K1 visa? They may be eligible for a K2 "follow to join" visa if it's been less than year.

Is more than a year since i got my k1

[marklovetina 52]

How long ago did you get your K1 visa? They may be eligible for a K2 "follow to join" visa if it's been less than year.

yes that's what will i gonna do with my son too next yr., uhmmm i have a question Jim, do i need to attend the interview with him in the US embassy Manila...?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Is more than a year since i got my k1

Then your spouse should submit an I-130 petition for each of them.

yes that's what will i gonna do with my son too next yr., uhmmm i have a question Jim, do i need to attend the interview with him in the US embassy Manila...?

No, not usually. I'm not sure what the US embassy's rules are in Manila. If he's young then they'll probably want a family member to accompany him. K2's are usually pretty straightforward, especially follow-to-join.