Bringing my Son to Live in the United States

[honeykitten2008 0]

Hi,

My I-485 has recently been approved, I am just waiting for my card now. I have a 8 year old son back home in the Philippines and we would like to get him over here. I know it is possible for a permanent resident to bring family members, however I am not sure if this is the right time? or if we should wait for me to get the citizenship first? Because I've read a lot of comments, that if I apply now under a permanent resident status it will take 3-5 years coz he needs to wait for a visa number? I really don't know.

If it's possible and it will take less time, Is he eligible for a following to-Join benefits? I came in with a k1 visa. And are there any difference with filing/submitting the requirements for "Following to-Join benefits? and just submitting the normal papers for 1-30? If anybody here had the same experienced with this matter, I sure will appreciate your inputs. Thank you in advance.

SW

[Darnell 8,478]

the K-2 follow to join had an eligibility to apply for that K-2 visa within a year past 2011-04-14 (from your K-1 visa interview date).

Since you missed it, it's possible that your uscitizen husband (is he still around, you two still married?) can file an I-130 petition, to chase an IR-2 visa for your child. Figure about a year on the I-130 at USCIS, NVC doc take for the IR-2 visa application, an interview in Manila IV. Might be less if petitions for the PI are still being expedited.

I would suggest you not be the petitioner unless you are a USA Citizen, it's a long slog..

[honeykitten2008 0]

the K-2 follow to join had an eligibility to apply for that K-2 visa within a year past 2011-04-14 (from your K-1 visa interview date).

Since you missed it, it's possible that your uscitizen husband (is he still around, you two still married?) can file an I-130 petition, to chase an IR-2 visa for your child. Figure about a year on the I-130 at USCIS, NVC doc take for the IR-2 visa application, an interview in Manila IV. Might be less if petitions for the PI are still being expedited.

I would suggest you not be the petitioner unless you are a USA Citizen, it's a long slog..

oh ok, yep we are still married. That's what I am afraid of smh. Thank you so much for the response, will research more about the IR-2.