Filing K2 for my 5 y/o son. (Title edited, Updated info in thread)

[Ontarkie 15,090]

I would try it can't hurt.

[Boiler 48,351]

Seriously look at the K2. I think it is doable.

[dessa0202 0]

I would try it can't hurt.

I will try it. Do I need to file about anything or he already has a visa and I just need to schedule an appointment to the embassy?

[NikLR 13,235]

Follow to join should be really quick. You pay for the K2 visa and he does the interview and poof done.

[dessa0202 0]

Follow to join should be really quick. You pay for the K2 visa and he does the interview and poof done.

do I need to file for anything here in the u.s for that. or should I just got to the Philippines and schedule an appointment for my son.

[NikLR 13,235]

I have no idea. You can ask in the K1 forum however.

[Ontarkie 15,090]

I'm going to move this thread to the K1/k2 forum as this option is available and you will get more answers there. We try not to move threads more then once but since more information came available it is better moved.

~~Moved to K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures, from Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America - As more information came to light about this situation it is better suited for this forum. ~~

Edited September 9, 2014 by Ontarkie

[queng 5]

Hi,

It's my first time here and I wanted to ask for an advice for my 5yr.old son that I wanted to get from the Philippines and I'm in the US as a permanent resident or green card holder. I just sent my petition today and I wanted to get him as soon as I can bec. he broke his right arm bec.no body really looks after him like I do. You know how kids are. Any thoughts? God bless you all.

If you have a US citizen husband, your husband can file a petition for your child

Its under IR2- Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of a U.S. Citizen, your son is considered stepchild of your husband. Thats the fastest way to get your son.

You an follow my timeline Im on process of getting my daughter from the Philippines too.

[NikLR 13,235]

If you have a US citizen husband, your husband can file a petition for your child

Its under IR2- Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of a U.S. Citizen, your son is considered stepchild of your husband. Thats the fastest way to get your son.

You an follow my timeline Im on process of getting my daughter from the Philippines too.

Not necessarily.

[Ontarkie 15,090]

~~Thread Title changed to help others see what path you are trying to accomplish~~

Edited September 9, 2014 by Ontarkie

[jkelly07 120]

dessa0202 you can try calling the consulate tell your a green card holder in the us and would like to have my 5 yr son follow to join can you please help me, call the consulate talk to some one in charge hope it works the form 1-824 read the eligibility requirements immediate family members.the other thing is your us spouse can file for your son.give it a try call the consulate. good luck

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

do I need to file for anything here in the u.s for that. or should I just got to the Philippines and schedule an appointment for my son.

Contact the consulate immediately to ask about the process for the follow to join. Let them know you only have about a month left for him to follow to join. He will need the DS-160, pay the visa processing fee, get a medical, etc. He needs pretty much what you did for the K-1.

[Ian H. 207]

I would just like to clarify, the FTJ is only available within 1 year after the K1's visa is issued, not when she entered the US. According to the OP, she entered on Oct 28, 2013. I'm not sure if she mentioned when her visa was issued, but whatever issue date is on her K1 visa is when the 1 year starts.

If it says October 18, the window of time is very limited so she has to contact the NVC promptly and request and expedited interview if at all possible. The visa has to be issued before that date.

With the NVC being so slow, she may not have a choice but to proceed with the IR2 route however. Here is a link with instructions about what you need to request the FTJ from the NVC:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/followingtojoin.html

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/5/KEnglishAugust2014/k1-k2-interview-preparation-instructions-english-uupdated-27-aug-2014.pdf

[dessa0202 0]

Hi Guys,

I tried calling the USCIS , NVC and the US embassy in manila they all advice me that I only have limited time left. I just sent the follow to joint papers to NVC via email. I think I only have a very slim chance here, (I even booked a flight already but this can be cancelled anyway) Will see what the NVC says within Friday if no response yet then I would just cancel the follow to joint and proceed no the I-130 and will let my husband US citizen file for him so this can be process quick. Thanks for all your help I appreciate it a lot. I'll let you know what happened. This is so stressful I haven't eat and just slept for a few hrs bec.of this. Im sure it will be worth it. Godbless you all.

[EireneFaith 59]

Hi Guys,

I tried calling the USCIS , NVC and the US embassy in manila they all advice me that I only have limited time left. I just sent the follow to joint papers to NVC via email. I think I only have a very slim chance here, (I even booked a flight already but this can be cancelled anyway) Will see what the NVC says within Friday if no response yet then I would just cancel the follow to joint and proceed no the I-130 and will let my husband US citizen file for him so this can be process quick. Thanks for all your help I appreciate it a lot. I'll let you know what happened. This is so stressful I haven't eat and just slept for a few hrs bec.of this. Im sure it will be worth it. Godbless you all.

God bless and may that "follow to join" of your son be granted. I'm excited that your son will be reunited with you as soon as possible. I wish you will have peace of mind now that you step what you think is best way.