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Hello,

 

I am an LPR in the USA. My one year old and husband are still in my home country. 

Since I am an LPR I am not able to apply for my son specifically (I can only do that if I am a citizen). I would like to bring my son since he is only a year old. 

 

If possible I would like to bring both my son and husband together. How should I go about this?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Welcome to Visa Journey.  F2a visa category allows derivatives. 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Boiler Grand Master

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You file an I 130 for your Husband and the child would be included as a dependent. Now F2a is backed up so it could be a long wait.

 

If you are close to Naturalisation then you also need to file an I 130 for the child as spouses of USC's for some reason do not include dependents and that will be much quicker.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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11 minutes ago, sgulab88 said:

If possible I would like to bring both my son and husband together. How should I go about this?

File I-130 for your spouse, later on at NVC you can add your son. With current circumstances process will take about 5 years.

 

 

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2 hours ago, sgulab88 said:

Since I am an LPR I am not able to apply for my son specifically (I can only do that if I am a citizen).

 

LPRs are most certainly allowed to petition for their minor children specifically.  But if you want to bring over both your husband and son, you may petition for your husband only, then your son can be added later as derivative beneficiary.

 

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What do I do for my child besides his passport. What else would I need for him to get through the airport? Would I be able to go pick him up and bring him with me?

 

What form do I fill for my 1 year old? I can fill the I 130 for my husband but what about my son?

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12 minutes ago, sgulab88 said:

What do I do for my child besides his passport. What else would I need for him to get through the airport?

Passport, visa, a letter from the father consenting you taking him out of the country 

 

13 minutes ago, sgulab88 said:

What form do I fill for my 1 year old? I can fill the I 130 for my husband but what about my son?

Also I-130.

2 hours ago, manyfudge said:

She can file for both her husband and son separately and she should.

 

This way, when she naturalizes, both petitions are in place.

Great point 

 

 

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You can always do a paper filing.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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F2a is the category

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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2 hours ago, sgulab88 said:

What would be the benefits of paper vs online? 🤔 

 

Are you talking about ir2 form? Isn't that only for us citizens? I am an lpr

I think you should consider hiring a service or an attorney to help you. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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