K1 filing, K2 later, is this possible?

[AllRightsReserved 0]

Hello VJrs! nice to be back here! We are just on our way to gather documents for the AOS but because of financial constraints and the need for me to have the EAD to be able to work soon is it possible to file leaving the K2 behind in just few months? We have 2 kids and with how bad this recession has affected my husband's income intime we got here last December (bad timing!!) we can't afford filing for 3. We went to the Dept. of Homeland Security and told them our concerns, we were advised to do so but I still feel unsure until I hear something from one's experience.

Please enlighten me on this, thanks a lot.

Edited March 25, 2009 by AllRightsReserved

[payxibka 10,045]

best asnswer is to do it sooner than later but later is better than never... what you give up is a price discount for any child under the age of 14 if not filed conccurently with the K-1 ($930 vs $600)

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes this is common, K-1 can interview first, and indicate that K-2 will be follow to join, the K-2 will need to interview within 1 year after K-1 is issued. If both are interviewed together, the K-2 can remain behind for up to 6 months (The expiration date on the K-2 visa).

[payxibka 10,045]

Yes this is common, K-1 can interview first, and indicate that K-2 will be follow to join, the K-2 will need to interview within 1 year after K-1 is issued. If both are interviewed together, the K-2 can remain behind for up to 6 months (The expiration date on the K-2 visa).

Dan,

I think this answer was intended for a different thread...

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes this is common, K-1 can interview first, and indicate that K-2 will be follow to join, the K-2 will need to interview within 1 year after K-1 is issued. If both are interviewed together, the K-2 can remain behind for up to 6 months (The expiration date on the K-2 visa).

Dan,

I think this answer was intended for a different thread...

The wording of question is unclear sounds like leaving K-2s behind in home country.

[payxibka 10,045]

Hello VJrs! nice to be back here! We are just on our way to gather documents for the AOS but because of financial constraints and the need for me to have the EAD to be able to work soon is it possible to file leaving the K2 behind in just few months? We have 2 kids and with how bad this recession has affected my husband's income intime we got here last December (bad timing!!) we can't afford filing for 3. We went to the Dept. of Homeland Security and told them our concerns, we were advised to do so but I still feel unsure until I hear something from one's experience.

She uses the WE (meaning plural) not the I. Left behind as in AOS application... Otherwise a trip to DHS was not needed but a talk with the consulate.

Edited March 25, 2009 by payxibka

[AllRightsReserved 0]

Hello VJrs! nice to be back here! We are just on our way to gather documents for the AOS but because of financial constraints and the need for me to have the EAD to be able to work soon is it possible to file leaving the K2 behind in just few months? We have 2 kids and with how bad this recession has affected my husband's income intime we got here last December (bad timing!!) we can't afford filing for 3. We went to the Dept. of Homeland Security and told them our concerns, we were advised to do so but I still feel unsure until I hear something from one's experience.

She uses the WE (meaning plural) not the I. Left behind as in AOS application... Otherwise a trip to DHS was not needed but a talk with the consulate.

Sorry to mislead you, I used WE since we're married and WE consider them our kids ..Our kids are 11, 15 so we are really obliged to pay the $1,010 and $600.

As told also, they aren't after follow ups with kids as they are not able to work yet.LOL..

Thanks for the replies.

Edited March 25, 2009 by AllRightsReserved

[payxibka 10,045]

Hello VJrs! nice to be back here! We are just on our way to gather documents for the AOS but because of financial constraints and the need for me to have the EAD to be able to work soon is it possible to file leaving the K2 behind in just few months? We have 2 kids and with how bad this recession has affected my husband's income intime we got here last December (bad timing!!) we can't afford filing for 3. We went to the Dept. of Homeland Security and told them our concerns, we were advised to do so but I still feel unsure until I hear something from one's experience.

She uses the WE (meaning plural) not the I. Left behind as in AOS application... Otherwise a trip to DHS was not needed but a talk with the consulate.

Sorry to mislead you, I used WE since we're married and WE consider them our kids ..Our kids are 11, 15 so we are really obliged to pay the $1,010 and $600.

As told also, they aren't after follow ups with kids as they are not able to work yet.LOL..

Thanks for the replies.

yes, and if the 11 year old files later (not with the K-1) the $600 become $930

[psychosweetie 0]

Hello VJrs! nice to be back here! We are just on our way to gather documents for the AOS but because of financial constraints and the need for me to have the EAD to be able to work soon is it possible to file leaving the K2 behind in just few months? We have 2 kids and with how bad this recession has affected my husband's income intime we got here last December (bad timing!!) we can't afford filing for 3. We went to the Dept. of Homeland Security and told them our concerns, we were advised to do so but I still feel unsure until I hear something from one's experience.

She uses the WE (meaning plural) not the I. Left behind as in AOS application... Otherwise a trip to DHS was not needed but a talk with the consulate.

Sorry to mislead you, I used WE since we're married and WE consider them our kids ..Our kids are 11, 15 so we are really obliged to pay the $1,010 and $600.

As told also, they aren't after follow ups with kids as they are not able to work yet.LOL..

Thanks for the replies.

hello there,

i was reading your post and i noticed that we have the same situation. my question is..how much did you totally pay for aos filing if i am filing with my three children? one is 15 and the other two is 10 and 9? how did u go about it?