Getting ready to file AOS for child

[lala64 93]

Hello ALL,

Miss you:) I have a quick question. I am about ready to file for my stepson who is 9 for AOS. I could not afford to do it with my husbands at the time and it was more important to get his done to work. So now that I am ready we will be filing for him in January.

the question is, since he is disabled and probably will never work, is it necessary to send in a work permit form? I will plan to just do the travel documents and the I485 and financial support docs. Has anyone ever filed for the child separately?

thanks!

Happy Holidays to you all.

[Leebeans 28]

I would believe so, granted you and your husband will be filing your taxes jointly and will be claiming your stepson. I believe that's the only way a minor could obtain a ssn prior to getting a greencard. I'm not sure how long it takes for greencard approvals for minors as I am in the same boat. I just sent everything.

[lala64 93]

I would believe so, granted you and your husband will be filing your taxes jointly and will be claiming your stepson. I believe that's the only way a minor could obtain a ssn prior to getting a greencard. I'm not sure how long it takes for greencard approvals for minors as I am in the same boat. I just sent everything.

I may have misunderstood you but the only way for him to get a SSN is to have a green card. We currently have an ITIN number for our tax purposes so we are fine there. but yes we will file a joint tax return this year.

I am only asking if a work permit is required. I actually don't think it is necessary but am unsure. He is disable severely and would never work.

[Leebeans 28]

Ok then you won't need it. However in my case because I do not have an ITIN number and we won't b approved for a greencard before the deadline in April. Applying for a work permit would b the only way to get a SSN before greencard. But ur ok it's not necessary for you, so I would just send the i485 n i131 as you were planning.