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Good day VJers, i know it was asked before but here goes my predicament. Don't wanna deal with an expensive lawyer to file this..

My question is which is faster for my kids aged 7 and 3 to come in the USA ? I have them with my ex boyfriend in the PHilippines, i have petition to change their lastname to mine so i would be able to petition them myself easily since me and my ex have a bad beef with each other.Now i heard its faster for a USC than a Greencard holder to petition.

Does my husband need to adopt them? What form am i gonna fill.

Please point me in the right direction, it is very expensive process i don't want to screw this up myself.thank you

I-130 petition for two minor

2/12 i-130 sent to uscis

2/13 Uscis noa received

3/16 request expedite uscis thru congressman

3/17 office of congressman replied that vermont service center has agreed to expedite

3/24 i-130 approved

3/26 emailed nvc for expedite request no reply waited 30 days

4/9 Nvc received files

4/19contact nvc requesting nvc case number no reply

5/7 called nvc for the case number, finally got it.

5/11email received from nvc about case number

5/9 Expedite requested thru email

5/15 email from nvc will expedite once all documents are in

5/16-aos fee paid/iv fee

5/19 aos /iv fee processed

5/19 got email from nvc request under review?

5/22 nvc emailed same as 5/15

5/20 ds260 completed

5/29 aos documents sent by lawyer

6/4 NVC receive documents allow 30 business days

7/31 got a Freakin checklist coz my lawyer put the wrong number omg so frustrated

8/1-nvc received checklist please allow 60 business days...nice!!!!

9/1-30days is up still frustrated at my lawyer kids would have been starting school by now

9/27-AOS fee changed from "paid" to n/a called nvc right away..confirmed case completed :) finally

10/1-ceac status changed to READY.

10/7-slec advance medical

10/15-interview approved

10/17-visa/passport arrived via 2go. booked US ticket me and my 2 kids yea God is good

10/19-passport req for minors stickers

10/23-arrived in JFk NYC

N-400

Sent:11/2/2016

Received:11/4/2016

Cashd:11/6/2016

Noa:11/9/2016

Fprint:12/1/2016

called uscis for advise Emergency out of the country trip while pending N400 no letter for schedule on interview (dad suddenly passed away had to go to Philippines to arrange funeral gone for 2 weeks)

schedule for interview 2/27/2017- Approved yey!

 

 

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if you are a greencard holder,

then your USCitizen spouse can file an I-130 on each child, with followup NVC doc intake, then an Interview at Manila IV.

Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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if you are a greencard holder,

then your USCitizen spouse can file an I-130 on each child, with followup NVC doc intake, then an Interview at Manila IV.

Good Luck !

Thank you.. He needs to adopt them?sorry too many questions

I-130 petition for two minor

2/12 i-130 sent to uscis

2/13 Uscis noa received

3/16 request expedite uscis thru congressman

3/17 office of congressman replied that vermont service center has agreed to expedite

3/24 i-130 approved

3/26 emailed nvc for expedite request no reply waited 30 days

4/9 Nvc received files

4/19contact nvc requesting nvc case number no reply

5/7 called nvc for the case number, finally got it.

5/11email received from nvc about case number

5/9 Expedite requested thru email

5/15 email from nvc will expedite once all documents are in

5/16-aos fee paid/iv fee

5/19 aos /iv fee processed

5/19 got email from nvc request under review?

5/22 nvc emailed same as 5/15

5/20 ds260 completed

5/29 aos documents sent by lawyer

6/4 NVC receive documents allow 30 business days

7/31 got a Freakin checklist coz my lawyer put the wrong number omg so frustrated

8/1-nvc received checklist please allow 60 business days...nice!!!!

9/1-30days is up still frustrated at my lawyer kids would have been starting school by now

9/27-AOS fee changed from "paid" to n/a called nvc right away..confirmed case completed :) finally

10/1-ceac status changed to READY.

10/7-slec advance medical

10/15-interview approved

10/17-visa/passport arrived via 2go. booked US ticket me and my 2 kids yea God is good

10/19-passport req for minors stickers

10/23-arrived in JFk NYC

N-400

Sent:11/2/2016

Received:11/4/2016

Cashd:11/6/2016

Noa:11/9/2016

Fprint:12/1/2016

called uscis for advise Emergency out of the country trip while pending N400 no letter for schedule on interview (dad suddenly passed away had to go to Philippines to arrange funeral gone for 2 weeks)

schedule for interview 2/27/2017- Approved yey!

 

 

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nope - he does not need to adopt them.

They are his step-children, so the legal basis for filing a petition exists.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Darnell is right, he does not need to adopt them but they will need DNA way down the line to prove you are their mother. Also, you marriage will be looked at very closely at the consulate level( my friend had similar situation).

Another thing, I do not think they need to change their last name to yours. Once their Original birthcertificates have you as one of the parents, you are good to go. Any doubts will be cleared by DNA much later.

GOD has been WONDERFUL!!!
CR-1 (for Husband):
09/15/2012: Got Married
09/26/2012: Mailed I-130 from Nigeria( delayed by customs)
USCIS stage ( 66 days)
10/12/2012: NOA 1
12/17/2012: NOA 2 (case was transferred to NYC office 11/27/12)
NVC stage ( 20 days)
01/08/2013: Case # and IIN assigned ( file arrived NVC mail room 12/20/12)
01/09/2013: AOS invoiced and paid, DS-3032 emailed and mailed.
01/16/2013: IV invoiced &paid. AOS & IV mailed in one package(arrived 01/18).
01/28/2013: Case complete!!!
04/19/2013: Interview; APPROVED!!!!!
05/13/2013: POE; JFK

N-400: (3 months and 12 days)
Filed N-400 : 2011-06-17
Interview: 2011-09-27
Oath Ceremony: 2011-09-30

IR-5 for Mom Entire process took 5 months exactly
USCIS (22days)
mailed I-130 : 2011-09-30
NOA 1: 2011-10-03 (text & email)
NOA 2: 2011-10-25 (text and email)
NVC: (19 days)
Case entered and # assigned: 2011-11-18
NVC Case COMPLETED: 2011-12-07 ( 43 days from NOA 2 and 65 days from NOA 1)
Interview Date(Lagos): 2012-01- 23 Mom was late for interview
New Interview date: 2012-02-29 : VISA APPROVED

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Your children using their father's last name will NOT in any way cause issues.

Your USC husband can file i-130 for them as Stepchildren of a US Citizen.

You need to prepare the kids' NSO birth certificates, their Philippine passports, your marriage certificate and your husband's valid US passport.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=86493e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=86493e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

:wub:10-year GC holder :wub:

My Parents’ B2 Tourist Visa Application - APPROVED

 

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Your children using their father's last name will NOT in any way cause issues.

Your USC husband can file i-130 for them as Stepchildren of a US Citizen.

You need to prepare the kids' NSO birth certificates, their Philippine passports, your marriage certificate and your husband's valid US passport.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=86493e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=86493e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Thank you God bless

Darnell is right, he does not need to adopt them but they will need DNA way down the line to prove you are their mother. Also, you marriage will be looked at very closely at the consulate level( my friend had similar situation).

Another thing, I do not think they need to change their last name to yours. Once their Original birthcertificates have you as one of the parents, you are good to go. Any doubts will be cleared by DNA much later.

Thank you God bless

nope - he does not need to adopt them.

They are his step-children, so the legal basis for filing a petition exists.

Thank you again, God bless

I-130 petition for two minor

2/12 i-130 sent to uscis

2/13 Uscis noa received

3/16 request expedite uscis thru congressman

3/17 office of congressman replied that vermont service center has agreed to expedite

3/24 i-130 approved

3/26 emailed nvc for expedite request no reply waited 30 days

4/9 Nvc received files

4/19contact nvc requesting nvc case number no reply

5/7 called nvc for the case number, finally got it.

5/11email received from nvc about case number

5/9 Expedite requested thru email

5/15 email from nvc will expedite once all documents are in

5/16-aos fee paid/iv fee

5/19 aos /iv fee processed

5/19 got email from nvc request under review?

5/22 nvc emailed same as 5/15

5/20 ds260 completed

5/29 aos documents sent by lawyer

6/4 NVC receive documents allow 30 business days

7/31 got a Freakin checklist coz my lawyer put the wrong number omg so frustrated

8/1-nvc received checklist please allow 60 business days...nice!!!!

9/1-30days is up still frustrated at my lawyer kids would have been starting school by now

9/27-AOS fee changed from "paid" to n/a called nvc right away..confirmed case completed :) finally

10/1-ceac status changed to READY.

10/7-slec advance medical

10/15-interview approved

10/17-visa/passport arrived via 2go. booked US ticket me and my 2 kids yea God is good

10/19-passport req for minors stickers

10/23-arrived in JFk NYC

N-400

Sent:11/2/2016

Received:11/4/2016

Cashd:11/6/2016

Noa:11/9/2016

Fprint:12/1/2016

called uscis for advise Emergency out of the country trip while pending N400 no letter for schedule on interview (dad suddenly passed away had to go to Philippines to arrange funeral gone for 2 weeks)

schedule for interview 2/27/2017- Approved yey!

 

 

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