I-130 for my "adopted" brother

[Giowizzy 0]

Hi guys,

My mom sent the I-130 form to Vermont and she already got an NOA1 - my question to the VJers is the following:

1- How long the process could take, is it really 6-12 months like some others said?

2- What will be the next step of the process ie what other document they'll have after sending the I-130?

3- Will he have to go to an interview?

4- I tried to found the step guide for the I-130 but no success, can anyone send me a link or something please?

Thanks.

VJers are the best!

Gio-

[Zee Bee 61]

Hi guys,

My mom sent the I-130 form to Vermont and she already got an NOA1 - my question to the VJers is the following:

1- How long the process could take, is it really 6-12 months like some others said? Yes

2- What will be the next step of the process ie what other document they'll have after sending the I-130? It is similar to the I-130 route for a spouse. You will need proof of his relationship to your mother (BC, adoption papers, etc). There may be other documents required by NVC.

3- Will he have to go to an interview? Yes

4- I tried to found the step guide for the I-130 but no success, can anyone send me a link or something please? Click for I-130 Spousal Guides. Some of the steps will not be relevant for your brother, but it gives you a good idea of what to expect.

Thanks.

VJers are the best!

Gio-

ETA: I just noticed that you wrote "adopted". Was he officially adopted or not? If not, I don't think she will be able to bring him here.

Edited February 25, 2009 by Zee Bee

[aaron2020 11,651]

Don't know if you are familiar with the requirements for bringing an "adopted" child to the US or not. Here is a few pieces of information that you should know:

1. Even if a child is adopted legally under local laws, the child may not be eligible to receive a visa under US immigration laws.

2. To be eligible for a visa, a adopted child must be; 1) an orphan as defined by US immigration laws (both parents dead, abandoned, or surviving parent cannot care for child under local standards of living) and 2) I-130 must be filed before the child's 16th birthday.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[Giowizzy 0]

Hi guys,

My mom sent the I-130 form to Vermont and she already got an NOA1 - my question to the VJers is the following:

1- How long the process could take, is it really 6-12 months like some others said? Yes

2- What will be the next step of the process ie what other document they'll have after sending the I-130? It is similar to the I-130 route for a spouse. You will need proof of his relationship to your mother (BC, adoption papers, etc). There may be other documents required by NVC.

3- Will he have to go to an interview? Yes

4- I tried to found the step guide for the I-130 but no success, can anyone send me a link or something please? Click for I-130 Spousal Guides. Some of the steps will not be relevant for your brother, but it gives you a good idea of what to expect.

Thanks.

VJers are the best!

Gio-

ETA: I just noticed that you wrote "adopted". Was he officially adopted or not? If not, I don't think she will be able to bring him here.

Yup he is OFFICIALLY adopted. Cleared from court.

Let me know if you have any info.

Thanks