k1 visa and children coming later to usa

[swordfish2011 0]

my fiance has 2 kids age 6 and 10. If we want to bring them later until we settle dowh here in usa? can they enter separately into usa or do they have to arrive with mom whenever she enters usa?

[marklovetina 52]

k2 is valid for one yr... they can follow...

[swordfish2011 0]

my fiance has 2 kids age 6 and 10. If we want to bring them later until we settle dowh here in usa? can they enter separately into usa or do they have to arrive with mom whenever she enters usa?

thanks, what happens after k2 visa is approved and children are here in usa. are they here legally? can they apply to work when they are 18?

[Jojo92122 1,924]

my fiance has 2 kids age 6 and 10. If we want to bring them later until we settle dowh here in usa? can they enter separately into usa or do they have to arrive with mom whenever she enters usa?

The children can immigrate separately from mom after she enters the US.

The children can apply for K-2 visas. A K-2 can only be issued within one year of the K-1 issuance. One year after issuance of the K-1, this route is closed to the children. You will need to apply to adjust their status after they enter the US. Until they successfully adjust from the non-immigrant K-2 visa to a green card, they may not be able to enroll in school for several months (Non-immigrants can have an awful time trying to enroll in school). Keep this in mind if you pursue this route.

As a US citizen, you can file separate I-130 for the children as your stepchildren after you marry mom. It will take 6-12 months for them to get visas. The nice part is that they will automatically get green cards when they arrive. You don't have to go through the trouble of adjusting status and they will be able to enroll in school right away.

In addition, you will need the non-immigrating parent's permission for the children to immigrate to the US. You will need a notarized statement from the non-immigrating parent before the US Embassy will issue any type of visa.

[swordfish2011 0]

The children can immigrate separately from mom after she enters the US.

The children can apply for K-2 visas. A K-2 can only be issued within one year of the K-1 issuance. One year after issuance of the K-1, this route is closed to the children. You will need to apply to adjust their status after they enter the US. Until they successfully adjust from the non-immigrant K-2 visa to a green card, they may not be able to enroll in school for several months (Non-immigrants can have an awful time trying to enroll in school). Keep this in mind if you pursue this route.

As a US citizen, you can file separate I-130 for the children as your stepchildren after you marry mom. It will take 6-12 months for them to get visas. The nice part is that they will automatically get green cards when they arrive. You don't have to go through the trouble of adjusting status and they will be able to enroll in school right away.

In addition, you will need the non-immigrating parent's permission for the children to immigrate to the US. You will need a notarized statement from the non-immigrating parent before the US Embassy will issue any type of visa.

thanks for the great info. im thinking k2 route. just need to find out if once approved they would receive the sealed k2 visa in same envelope as k1 visa. i have read that those envelopes cant be opened by anyone else except customs at port of entry.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

thanks for the great info. im thinking k2 route. just need to find out if once approved they would receive the sealed k2 visa in same envelope as k1 visa. i have read that those envelopes cant be opened by anyone else except customs at port of entry.

Do not open the sealed envelopes.