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Gregor Hanston   44

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My wife is now a US citizen. She is looking to apply for her parents to come over. They have children, 1 is 36, 1 is 24, 1 is 21, 1 is 18 the last is 16. She would like to apply for her parents and her 16 year old sister at the same time. When the parents get here in 2 - 3 years, have them apply for the others once her parents get a job. I told my wife it may be possible for the 18 year old, but the others would be a wait of 8 to 10 years. Although I have read elsewhere that it's between 3 to 5. What would be a good approximate for this? Thank you.

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   45,031

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16 minutes ago, Gregor Hanston said:

She would like to apply for her parents and her 16 year old sister at the same time.

The 16 year old cannot immigrate with the parents.  There are no derivatives for relatives of US citizens.  One of the parents will have to petition the children after they have Green cards.

If your wife petitioned the 16 year old or any of the siblings, it would take a couple decades for them to immigrate.

Siblings who were petitioned in 2006 (Philippines) are just now becoming current.

I wish there was better news.

Edited by Crazy Cat

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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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appleblossom   4,729

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6 minutes ago, Gregor Hanston said:

My wife is now a US citizen. She is looking to apply for her parents to come over. They have children, 1 is 36, 1 is 24, 1 is 21, 1 is 18 the last is 16. She would like to apply for her parents and her 16 year old sister at the same time. When the parents get here in 2 - 3 years, have them apply for the others once her parents get a job. I told my wife it may be possible for the 18 year old, but the others would be a wait of 8 to 10 years. Although I have read elsewhere that it's between 3 to 5. What would be a good approximate for this? Thank you.

 

She can apply for her parents, and her siblings, but separately - her siblings (including the 16 year old) cannot come on her parents petition. 

 

Her parents can petition them once they are in the US as you say. The 3-5 years would be for any that qualify under F2A, any that don't will come under F2B and they will have a 15 year ish wait, if they are from the Philippines. The current visa bulletin is here so you can see what date those who are now becoming eligible for visas applied - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-august-2025.html

 

Also, this is assuming none of them are married?

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   47,755

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The 16 year old maybe 3 years after the parents arrive.

 

The others assuming they are single c 2045

 

i would suggest she petitions all of them, well if you want to save money not the 16 year old. You never know what could happen.

“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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kcoyclay1   98

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13 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

She can apply for her parents, and her siblings, but separately - her siblings (including the 16 year old) cannot come on her parents petition. 

 

Her parents can petition them once they are in the US as you say. The 3-5 years would be for any that qualify under F2A, any that don't will come under F2B and they will have a 15 year ish wait, if they are from the Philippines. The current visa bulletin is here so you can see what date those who are now becoming eligible for visas applied - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-august-2025.html

 

Also, this is assuming none of them are married?

Is the US no longer allowing minors to be added to the filing? 

STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card
10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   47,755

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3 minutes ago, kcoyclay1 said:

Is the US no longer allowing minors to be added to the filing? 

Huh

 

when did they ever?

“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.”

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   45,031

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2 hours ago, kcoyclay1 said:

Is the US no longer allowing minors to be added to the filing? 

There are no derivatives allowed for relatives of US citizens.  They never have.  The parents would be IR-5 cases.

Edited by Crazy Cat

"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.

______________________________________

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.. 
 

appleblossom Mentor

appleblossom   4,729

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2 hours ago, kcoyclay1 said:

Is the US no longer allowing minors to be added to the filing? 

 

As above, it never has done for immediate relatives. Is yours a family preference category, or immediate relative?

Edited by appleblossom
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Dashinka   26,051

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2 hours ago, kcoyclay1 said:

Is the US no longer allowing minors to be added to the filing? 

Never allowed derivatives under the IR category.  Derivatives are allowed under the Family Preference categories (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4).  This case contains a mix that spans the categories.  For the wife of the OP, her parents now would be IR5 hence no derivatives (unfortunately LPRs are not able to sponsor parents, but USCs can), and siblings would be F4, or F2A/F2B depending on the situation at time of filing.

 

 

Visa Received : 2014-04-04 (K1 - see timeline for details)

US Entry : 2014-09-12

POE: Detroit

Marriage : 2014-09-27

I-765 Approved: 2015-01-09

I-485 Interview: 2015-03-11

I-485 Approved: 2015-03-13

Green Card Received: 2015-03-24 Yeah!!!

I-751 ROC Submitted: 2016-12-20

I-751 NOA Received:  2016-12-29

I-751 Biometrics Appt.:  2017-01-26

I-751 Interview:  2018-04-10

I-751 Approved:  2018-05-04

N400 Filed:  2018-01-13

N400 Biometrics:  2018-02-22

N400 Interview:  2018-04-10

N400 Approved:  2018-04-10

Oath Ceremony:  2018-06-11 - DONE!!!!!!!

 
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