I-130 for Minor Children

[PlusUltra 8]

I have been trying to find a step-by-step process regarding this but I have not had any luck and I'm reaching out to Visa Journey for assistance. Help please 🙁

 

1. I am currently an LPR and already finished the ROC process. I am thinking of waiting for my N-400 window and process that first before the I-130 for my minor children. Your thoughts? My window opens April 2022.

2. I have no idea how to start the I-130 for my twins back home.

3. If approved already here in the US, what do they have to do back home? I am planning of scheduling everything here and doing the legwork for them. My mom is not computer savvy and would just like to have the interview dates scheduled and they can just travel to Manila on those dates.

4. What is the timeline that I'm looking at for this whole process?

 

Any help would be appreciated!

[payxibka 10,044]

34 minutes ago, FianceInTraining said:

I have been trying to find a step-by-step process regarding this but I have not had any luck and I'm reaching out to Visa Journey for assistance. Help please 🙁

 

1. I am currently an LPR and already finished the ROC process. I am thinking of waiting for my N-400 window and process that first before the I-130 for my minor children. Your thoughts? My window opens April 2022.

2. I have no idea how to start the I-130 for my twins back home.

3. If approved already here in the US, what do they have to do back home? I am planning of scheduling everything here and doing the legwork for them. My mom is not computer savvy and would just like to have the interview dates scheduled and they can just travel to Manila on those dates.

4. What is the timeline that I'm looking at for this whole process?

 

Any help would be appreciated!

You start by reading the instructions for the I130 as well as the guides.

 

 

Edited January 5, 2021 by payxibka

[Hank_ 9,173]

46 minutes ago, FianceInTraining said:

I have been trying to find a step-by-step process regarding this but I have not had any luck and I'm reaching out to Visa Journey for assistance. Help please 🙁

 

1. I am currently an LPR and already finished the ROC process. I am thinking of waiting for my N-400 window and process that first before the I-130 for my minor children. Your thoughts? My window opens April 2022.

2. I have no idea how to start the I-130 for my twins back home.

3. If approved already here in the US, what do they have to do back home? I am planning of scheduling everything here and doing the legwork for them. My mom is not computer savvy and would just like to have the interview dates scheduled and they can just travel to Manila on those dates.

4. What is the timeline that I'm looking at for this whole process?

 

Any help would be appreciated!

April 2022 for filing the N-400?  Didn't you receive your conditional green card in 2017?    Your 3 years started in 2017, which means you were eligible to file the N-400 in 2020

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance   < Instructions, checklist and tips here.

 

 

Edited January 5, 2021 by Hank_

[PlusUltra 8]

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

April 2022 for filing the N-400?  Didn't you receive your conditional green card in 2017?    Your 3 years started in 2017, which means you were eligible to file the N-400 in 2020

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance   < Instructions, checklist and tips here.

 

 

Spouse won't cooperate for that 3 year eligibility. Have to wait 5 years now.

[Vermyndax 33]

19 hours ago, FianceInTraining said:

Spouse won't cooperate for that 3 year eligibility. Have to wait 5 years now.

It's not really any of my business, so you don't have to answer. But why would a spouse "not cooperate" on this? Also, I'm not sure what level of cooperation is required for your spouse to participate in your naturalization at this point...?

[PlusUltra 8]

21 minutes ago, Vermyndax said:

It's not really any of my business, so you don't have to answer. But why would a spouse "not cooperate" on this? Also, I'm not sure what level of cooperation is required for your spouse to participate in your naturalization at this point...?

Isn't it that for the interview the spouse should be there?

[Vermyndax 33]

1 minute ago, FianceInTraining said:

Isn't it that for the interview the spouse should be there?

The N-400 guidelines simply say you're eligible if you've been married to a US Citizen or LPR for 3 years. It doesn't say anything about whether or not they support your application or interview. My ex-wife went through naturalization and I don't recall having to be involved in that process at all. The only thing that might disqualify you is if you got divorced beforehand. As far as I know, once you've reached this stage of LPR, you're free to do as you like as long as you're married. If you divorce, then yes 5 years would be the requirement. But I don't recall the spouse having to be involved or supporting the N-400 in any way.

https://www.usavisanow.com/n-400/n-400-eligibility-requirements/

[Hank_ 9,173]

21 hours ago, FianceInTraining said:

Spouse won't cooperate for that 3 year eligibility. Have to wait 5 years now.

You're still married?   If yes -   Don't need anything from your spouse specifically.

 

What is required for the 3 year requirement is: 

 

• A copy of your Permanent Resident Card
• A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable)

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/M-480.pdf

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/10-steps-to-naturalization

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

 

Civics Test:   https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/2020test

 

 

[PlusUltra 8]

3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You're still married?   If yes -   Don't need anything from your spouse specifically.

 

What is required for the 3 year requirement is: 

 

• A copy of your Permanent Resident Card
• A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable)

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/M-480.pdf

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/10-steps-to-naturalization

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

 

Civics Test:   https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/2020test

 

 

More afraid that he won't show up to any interviews if he's requested and we haven't been living together.

[payxibka 10,044]

23 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You're still married?   If yes -   Don't need anything from your spouse specifically.

 

What is required for the 3 year requirement is: 

 

• A copy of your Permanent Resident Card
• A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable)

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/M-480.pdf

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/10-steps-to-naturalization

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

 

Civics Test:   https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/2020test

 

 

Please read the first condition for three year eligibility.   "I am married to AND living with a US citizen.

[PlusUltra 8]

I won't be able to provide the documentation for the 3-year eligibility.

[Hank_ 9,173]

5 hours ago, FianceInTraining said:

More afraid that he won't show up to any interviews if he's requested and we haven't been living together.

He doesn't have to show up .. he isn't applying for citizenship.

 

Confused why he doesn't want you to naturalize.   

 

3 hours ago, FianceInTraining said:

I won't be able to provide the documentation for the 3-year eligibility.

You don't have your green card or a copy of your marriage certificate?    Marriage certificate is recorded with the county where you were married, easy to acquire a copy.

[PlusUltra 8]

47 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

He doesn't have to show up .. he isn't applying for citizenship.

 

Confused why he doesn't want you to naturalize.   

 

You don't have your green card or a copy of your marriage certificate?    Marriage certificate is recorded with the county where you were married, easy to acquire a copy.

I have my green card & the marriage certificate. I do not have the tax returns for 2020 & 2019 that it's a joint filing, no lease copy, no bills, no vehicle insurance.

[Hank_ 9,173]

8 hours ago, FianceInTraining said:

I have my green card & the marriage certificate. I do not have the tax returns for 2020 & 2019 that it's a joint filing, no lease copy, no bills, no vehicle insurance.

 

You would need evidence of husband's U.S. citizenship 

 

As for tax return/transcripts .. if you file jointly you can request copies from the IRS.    

 

Read this>>    https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/attachments.pdf      some documents are OR not ALL

 

 

Must be very frustrating that your husband isn't willing to to cooperate/assist you.  

[PlusUltra 8]

8 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

You would need evidence of husband's U.S. citizenship 

 

As for tax return/transcripts .. if you file jointly you can request copies from the IRS.    

 

Read this>>    https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/attachments.pdf      some documents are OR not ALL

 

 

Must be very frustrating that your husband isn't willing to to cooperate/assist you.  

Extremely. Well, I only have a year left. Might as well wait instead of burning $725.