lei1111

To those following
For the USC to petition for a step-child, the marriage to the biological parent had to be before the child turned 18.  If you marry somebody with an already 18 year old kid, that one does not qualify as the USC’s “child” for immigration purposes.  The Permanent resident biological parent can apply for them but it will take longer because only so many can get a visa per year. Once the child turns 21 or marries, they are “Son” or “daughter”, not “child” for immigration category. 

Hi I'm going through the same process right now. I (USC) married the father when the boy was just 10 years old. I sent the I-130 for the child and will get the mother's permission for the interview, whenever that happens. 

I would apply for your citizenship and submit the I-130 for your son. I

Yes, you are the petitioner. The child is the beneficiary.
In the I-130 the step-children are called child (as if they were your own. You don’t have an A-number I assume as you’re a USC petitioner and neither has the child unless she’s been declared an alien at some point.
 
I suggest you read the instruction to the I-130 where it is explained more or less step-by-step on how to fill out the form.

My husband and I want to petition my 2 kids from the Philippines..My husband is a US citizen but currently employed in Kuwait.Can you pls give me an advice on how to start on their visa processing??thanks!!!

Generally:
 
1. 0-6 months: No problem
2. 6-12 months: CBP might/might not start asking questions upon re-entry. If questioned, the LPR needs to be ready to present evidence that he/she did not abandon his/her permanent residency, such as: maintainance of domicile in the US, filing of US taxes, a job, ... 
3. 12 months - 2 years: allowed only with advanced permission from USCIS by filing a re-entry permit. 
4. Over 2 years: Not allowed. 

5 months should not be an issue...no permission needed....safe travels!!!!

welcome. let me know if you have other questions.

Yes. I130 apply the kid from Green card holder.

It would be faster for you (the current USC) to do so - assuming you are eligible to do so (married before the child turned 18).

You are petitioning so you do all the work at this stage. Start with the I-130 and complete that and mail the payment, the form and the other required documents.
 
The mother will need to give her written consent by the time the child has her interview at the embassy in London. That's about a year from now. 

The fastest way for your stepdaughter to come to US is for you to file the petition for her as US stepmother. If your husband will file for naturalization it will take time before it complete the process depending which State he lives.

i would get everything agreed with the Mother signed and sealed now so she is not able to change her mind.

When your husband wants to naturalize.
If you petition for your stepson, then his naturalization isn't as critical (it only impacts if/when the child becomes a USC, not when they will start living in the US).

Best thing - assuming you married before the stepchild turned 18 and the child is under 21 and unmarried now - is for you to petition the child via an I-130.
 
When your husband naturalizes is up to him. If he becomes a USC fist, the child will be  a USC upon entry on the immigrant visa. If not, the child will becomes a USC at the same time.
(assumes the child is under 18)

i noticed that too =/ i find it sad and a little sickeing.
be well.
lei

i noticed that too =/ i find it sad and a little sickeing.
be well.
lei

perhaps it would help if you look at it for what is probably is.... culteral differences. that may also be why she discusses things like hair cuts. it is really a matter of respect for you.
be well friend.

You are more likely to be in serious trouble for getting married.
The I-864 is terminated when they become citizens, mine will terminate in two weeks (not that I care about the I-864)
Peddle the poisons somewhere else. Getting married is not for cowards.