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3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

When the I-130 is approved and when a visa number becomes available ("PD becomes current") are 2 separate issues. Both musty be satisfied before the case will proceed through NVC and interview (although technically the PD only needs to be current before they actually issue the visa).

Thank you.What is the difference between LPR and US citizen filling in my case?

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I believe this was answered in your other threads:

 

Re: tax returns.

The most recent year's is required. the other 2 years prior to that must have been filed but no copy is needed.

If you weren't required to file (i.e. a new LPR that just moved to the US), then writing in why you weren't required to file is fine.

Thanks allot. Will be visa number be available immediately after approval or will be a long wait?

Can anyone tell me how long will it take for me to be able to sponsor my child under 18 years to the US as a new permanent green card holder with condition?. Also, how many years tax refund or w-2  federal tax refund so I need as a sponsor for my child?Insert other media

3 hours ago, PaulTheSheik said:

Almost no consular officer asks for that proof that although students are by definition expected to show ties to home country. I am talking from experience and that of the half of my fifty strong classmates who came for MSc’s in the USA. They accept your story at face value, in my case I plan to return to Ghana to help with Bridge Design.

Can you please provide me with the name of school you attended and the procedures to obtain admission?

1 hour ago, Visitor User said:

Yes. B1.

It took you about 6 years to get your green card iif i am right, was it not of concern that you over stayed your visa before you were approved?

4 hours ago, Visitor User said:

My USC Mother filed I-130 for me in June of 2011 in the 21+ adult son/daughter unmarried category. I was eligible to file for AOS in October of 2017.

Were you already in the US while he file for you?. If so what category did you entered US with?

40 minutes ago, geowrian said:

As an LPR, you can file for unmarried children:

1) Under 21: ~2-2.5 years. Children can age out, but an 18 year old would likely be fine still due to CSPA.

2) Age 21+: ~8-10 years.

 

The children cannot marry until entering on the immigrant visa or else their petition is immediately invalidated.

If you become a USC in the meantime, see the timelines above. They could also marry after you become a USC, although the wait would be around 13+ years or so.

Thank you very much

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

I added an edit. You stated that you are a USC in your other thread, so why are you asking about filing for your children as an LPR? I'm confused.

Appropriate answers regarding your eligibility to petition and timelines are in your other thread:

 

In short:

1) Unmarried under 21 children of a USC: ~1-1.5 years.

2) Unmarried 21+ children of a USC: ~7-8 years.

My wife is a  USC. I did not expatiate on it because i felt it was not important.

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Depends if they are married or not.

Also, how old are they? That determines if you are looking at ~2-2.5 years or ~7-10 years.

one is 18 and the rest 2 are above 21 never married.

Can I file for my children as LPR or after being a citizen?

4 minutes ago, Paul & Mallory said:

Are you laughing because you don't believe the numbers, or because you're just rude? If the prior - those numbers are entirely accurate.

OP - you received the best feedback from @geowrian and @pushbrk (who are reputable posters here, by the way, and give solid advice).

As for the general judgement by others of OP's inquiry - I don't think everyone who comes here asking for this kind of feedback necessarily believes they can complete immigration overnight. By simply asking for the "quickest" way, or "cheapest" way, could just mean they want to ensure they do not choose a route that is much more expensive or time consuming than another possible alternative. It's a valid inquiry and concern, one I'm sure we all had, in some form or fashion, when selecting our own visa paths. I know my husband and I researched a lot about all available spousal/future-spousal options to make sure we chose the one that worked best for us. This is no different.

 

I get we aren't here to sugarcoat or give people false hope, but some of you are always just plain mean and jump to conclusions, like you just look for a reason to pick someone apart. Be mindful. We've all been new to immigration before.

Well said and i appreciate it.

6 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

this is almost the hardest way

1   take the TOEFL test to show a command of the English language

2   apply to several universities that offer the course of study the person is interested in

3   if accepted pay the fee to reserve your space at the college /we apply in our junior year of high school by November to to after graduating which is over a year later (example apply 11/2018 , graduate 5/2020   enter college 8/2020)

4   most universities with MS programs accept USA BS degrees but a Nigeria degree is not as intense as the US programs

5   the person himself/herself has to prove they have savings to cover the cost of college and room and board 

6   the person must prove he/she will return to Nigeria after graduation

7   many ivy league universities offer a lawyer to help with the visa if all the above is met 

 

but fast NO   

no visa for the USA is fast

this is expensive and slow and not guaranteed/no visa application is quaranteed

Thank you very much.

23 minutes ago, K & R said:

I don’t see why this is so funny.. would you be laughing if you had to wait 7-8 years petitioning for your loved one? Maybe try to actually help OP instead of laughing at their situation. Seems insensitive don’t you think?

 

OP s best option is to file the F-1 and wait. In the mean time OP can visit their children abroad. It really sucks but it will be worth it in the end. The sooner you file the sooner you could have your children here. Good luck!!

Thanks allot.

2 hours ago, pushbrk said:

The biggest issue I see is that the two sentences above directly contradict each other.  Not that you meant them to, but Consular Officers will see them that way.

 

You filing a petition indicating they will follow you permanently to the US as immigrants, means that they certainly did and may STILL have immigrant intent.  It's not so simple to convince a Consular Officer that is no longer true, particularly if they are depending on YOU for support through their studies.  Consular Officers know that if they are here as single students, and then marry US Citizens, they can adjust status and stay.  You would need to overcome the required assumption that they have immigrant intent.

 

Start by getting them accepted to a University.  If they can do that, there's no harm in trying for F-1 student visas.

Thank you.

2 hours ago, pushbrk said:

The biggest issue I see is that the two sentences above directly contradict each other.  Not that you meant them to, but Consular Officers will see them that way.

 

You filing a petition indicating they will follow you permanently to the US as immigrants, means that they certainly did and may STILL have immigrant intent.  It's not so simple to convince a Consular Officer that is no longer true, particularly if they are depending on YOU for support through their studies.  Consular Officers know that if they are here as single students, and then marry US Citizens, they can adjust status and stay.  You would need to overcome the required assumption that they have immigrant intent.

 

Start by getting them accepted to a University.  If they can do that, there's no harm in trying for F-1 student visas.

Thank you

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

They can apply for visas on their own if they meet the requirements...student, work (requires a US employer to petition them), investment, etc.

 

The only visa path you personally can sponsor is FB-1 (unmarried son/daughter of a USC). ETA: ~7-8+ years.

If you can provide the funds for sponsorship for a student visa, they can try that route to stay until they complete or leave the program.

Appriciated

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

There re a variety of work visa, and of course the EB5 Investment Visa gets you a Green Card.

 

Get a transfer to the US with their current Employer is one of the better options.

Thank you very much.

13 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

You have money for international student tuition?

 

How are they going to prove that they will return home after finishing school in the US?

I have money to sponsor  them

17 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Is the petitioner a US citizen or LPR?  Is the over aged children married or single?  What country?

 

The quickest way is at least 7-8 years.

They are single and they are from Nigeria.

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

You recently join VJ indicating that a CR1/IR1 visa is 

Then have them apply for qualified graduate programs.   Then it will be up to them to prove that they have real academic goals and plan to return home after graduation.

 

You don't seem to be getting it.  You are stuck on graduate school is a good means to immigrate.  It's not.

Good luck.

You don't need to be upset, just trying to get help here.

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

You have money for international student tuition?

 

How are they going to prove that they will return home after finishing school in the US?

During my own process, I added their name that they will follow later. I will be pleased to have a concrete way to show they will return after study.

3 minutes ago, aleful said:

hi

 

the problem is that international studies cost 3 times more than local students, plus they can't work full time, so costs of living, books, food, clothing, transportation all have to be included

 

do they have the money?

 

 

They don't but i am ready with such costs.

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

There are no quick ways to immigrate to the US.  There are no shortcuts.  If there were, you could sell that secret to millions of people.  

 

Do your children qualify for a masters program?  Do you understand that it's a non-immigrant visa that requires the applicant have a home to return to after studying in the US?

 

No one can recommend some random cheap school without knowing what your children's educational qualifications.

 

We understand you want your children here in the US, but the sad reality is that they will have to wait their turns to immigrate through you.  It will take years.  

 

Sorry.

They are graduates BSC holders.

6 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Is the petitioner a US citizen or LPR?  Is the over aged children married or single?

US citizen, the children are not married.

Just now, aleful said:

hi

 

sorry, there is no quickest way, it takes years, there are others ahead in line

 

file and wait years, depending on the type of petition and country of origin

 

 

The country they are from is Nigeria. What about Master study in US? It appears that study will cost allot. Is there any cheaper school that can be recommended and procedures?

Can anyone tell me the quickest way to bring over age children to US?