17 Years Old Son Living Outside the US - What Form to use

[Cathy M 0]

Hi All,

I have been a silent member of this forum for awhile... I recently received my US -Naturalization Certificate (time to celebrate  ). My son is still living in the Philippines, he is 17 years old and will turn 18 this August 2022.

I am not very sure which form to use is it N600 form or N400? Please enlighten me...thank you all in advance!

 

Best Regards,

Cathy

[Boiler 45,952]

I would imagine the I 130

[SteveInBostonI130 3,482]

I believe N600 only applies if the child is in your physical custody and is legally in the US already, or by the time the application is approved. Similarly, N400 is for those over 18 and are already legal permanent residents.

 

I believe you need to file a I-130 for him.   I defer to others to comment/respond

 

EDIT:  Also, just for my curiosity, why didn't your husband file the I-130 for him as a stepson when he filed for your spouse visa?  You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

Edited February 12, 2022 by SteveInBostonI130
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[Cathy M 0]

Thank you! I did not want to bring him along at that time, I wanted to make sure I am stable here first. 

[Boiler 45,952]

Good luck

[Cathy M 0]

Thank you!

[Elle Worth 23]

On 2/11/2022 at 3:56 PM, Cathy M said:

Hi All,

I have been a silent member of this forum for awhile... I recently received my US -Naturalization Certificate (time to celebrate  ). My son is still living in the Philippines, he is 17 years old and will turn 18 this August 2022.

I am not very sure which form to use is it N600 form or N400? Please enlighten me...thank you all in advance!

 

Best Regards,

Cathy

Hi!  I 130 is the form that you use. I'm doing my kids' paperwork as we speak. Best Wishes to you !