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Bellah   0

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Hello i need ur advice plsss... my USC husband petitioned my sons and it is now approved by the USCIS, my questions are how long will it take for them to get an interview date in Manila Embassy Philippines?, Is it true that my husband and my sons need to have pictures together as one of the requirements at the Manila Embassy? Does my husband need to be with my sons during the interview? ....pls help im so confused....ty

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Hello Bella, I petitioned for my step-sons in January of this year and had my appointment in July. So the whole process takes about 5-6 months, (I had a delay getting some documents).

Yes, since your husband is not the biological father he needs to be there. This is what I was told in my case that I need to be there. You don't really need to have pictures with your sons and husband, but it can help. (I didn't have any pictures).

the only questions asked of them was: who is sponsoring you? they should know the name of their stepdad and should also answer stepdad. Where is other biological parent? and if you and your husband have full custody or is supporting your sons, they may ask you who is taking care of the children while you are in the states.

My stepsons interview lasted 10 minutes and they were given their visa, I brought them back with me end of July now waiting for the greencard to arrive.

You didn't say how old are your sons, so I can't tell you age specific things to expect.

Good luck

Hello i need ur advice plsss... my USC husband petitioned my sons and it is now approved by the USCIS, my questions are how long will it take for them to get an interview date in Manila Embassy Philippines?, Is it true that my husband and my sons need to have pictures together as one of the requirements at the Manila Embassy? Does my husband need to be with my sons during the interview? ....pls help im so confused....ty
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Dakine   26

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Hello i need ur advice plsss... my USC husband petitioned my sons and it is now approved by the USCIS, my questions are how long will it take for them to get an interview date in Manila Embassy Philippines?, Is it true that my husband and my sons need to have pictures together as one of the requirements at the Manila Embassy? Does my husband need to be with my sons during the interview? ....pls help im so confused....ty

Has their petition cleared NVC yet?

If not they still have a month + befofre the petitons are sent to USEM.

Edited by Haole

K1 denied, K3/K4, CR-1/CR-2, AOS, ROC, Adoption, US citizenship and dual citizenship

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NArocks Mentor

NArocks   13

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Yes, since your husband is not the biological father he needs to be there.

This is not always the case, I was the USC petitoner for my 2 stepkids from Colombia, I was not at the interview and the boys were approved. Yes it is good to go if you can cause it helps. If you have pictires together bring them as it always helps in case they ask. Do you children know your husband? Has he benn to visit them yet?

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


Bellah Newbie

Bellah   0

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Hello Bella, I petitioned for my step-sons in January of this year and had my appointment in July. So the whole process takes about 5-6 months, (I had a delay getting some documents).

Yes, since your husband is not the biological father he needs to be there. This is what I was told in my case that I need to be there. You don't really need to have pictures with your sons and husband, but it can help. (I didn't have any pictures).

the only questions asked of them was: who is sponsoring you? they should know the name of their stepdad and should also answer stepdad. Where is other biological parent? and if you and your husband have full custody or is supporting your sons, they may ask you who is taking care of the children while you are in the states.

My stepsons interview lasted 10 minutes and they were given their visa, I brought them back with me end of July now waiting for the greencard to arrive.

You didn't say how old are your sons, so I can't tell you age specific things to expect.

Good luck

Hello i need ur advice plsss... my USC husband petitioned my sons and it is now approved by the USCIS, my questions are how long will it take for them to get an interview date in Manila Embassy Philippines?, Is it true that my husband and my sons need to have pictures together as one of the requirements at the Manila Embassy? Does my husband need to be with my sons during the interview? ....pls help im so confused....ty

THANKS FOR UR REPLY. IM ALSO GLAD U INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS THE US EMBASSY ASKED TO UR STEPKIDS. BY THE WAY MY KIDS ARE AGES 17 AND 15 YRS OLD. RIGHT NW WER WAITING FOR THE NVC BUT WE DONT KNOW HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE BEFORE THEY COULD GET AN APPOINTMENT FOR INTERVIEW IN US EMBASSY MANILA, IN PHILIPPINES. ANOTHER QUESTION ... MY HUSBAND WHO IS THE PETITIONER DOESNT HAVE A JOB RIGHT NOW BECAUSE WE JUST MOVED HERE IN NEW MEXICO, BUT I DO HAVE A JOB AS A SPECIAL ED TEACHER HERE IN NEW MEXICO WOULD IT BE A PROBLEM IF MY HUSBAND CANNOT FIND A JOB YET? BUT MY SALARY IS MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR 4 MEMBERS IN THE FAMILY...DO U KNOW HOW MUCH IS THE REQUIRED INCOME? ...I NEED UR ADVICE AGAIN ..THANKS A LOT!

NArocks Mentor

NArocks   13

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Hee is the link

Poverty guidelines

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Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


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brownnskinn Experienced

brownnskinn   0

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Our process took 4-5 months. Neither myself or my husband were required to be present. I went to the interview only because we were already in Jamaica. It was short and simple. They only asked my husband's daughter if she knew who I was. It was over just like that. No pictures required.

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cHiQy Enthusiast

cHiQy   1

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How long will it take for the I-130 to be approved if my USC husband will file for my minor daughter(his stepdaughter) in the Philippines? 1 month? 4-6 months?

Is it ok to file it now eventhough my AOS is still pending?

Married 2007, Husband became USC 06/2009,

I became a LPR 11/2009

IR-2 for USC's stepdaughter (my daughter) TIMELINE :

03/22/10 - Sent I-130 to Chicago, IL

03/23/10 - Received & Signed by R Mercado

03/31/10 - NOA1 Date

04/02/10 - Check cashed

04/05/10 - Received NOA1

05/03/10 - Touched

05/04/10 - Touched

05/05/10 - Touched/Received Approval Message (email&text) 44 days!!!

05/06/10 - Touched/Status says Approval Notice Sent on 05/05/10

05/07/10 - Case # Assigned

05/10/10 - Received NOA2

05/12/10 - DS3032/AOS Fee Bill Received (email)

05/12/10 - Sent DS3032 via email & Paid AOS Fee Bill

05/16/10 - AOS Fee Bill Payment Status is PAID

05/17/10 - DS3032 Accepted/DS230 Fee Bill Received/Sent AOS Packet

06/09/10 - Checklist Cover Letter Received by email (to pay&send DS230, & RFE for AOS)

06/23/10 - Sent RFE for AOS

06/30/10 - NVC Received RFE Response as per AVR

07/02/10 - Paid IV fee bill

07/13/10 - Sent DS230

07/14/10 - Packet received as per USPS

08/12/10 - AOS Accepted

08/17/10 - Sign in fail

08/18/10 - Called NVC, operator told me that our case will be sent to USEM

08/23/10 - Case received at USEM

08/24/10 - USEM gave Interview Date : September 17 @ 7:15am

09/17/10 - APPROVED

10/14/10 - POE at WAS, USA

N-400 for Me

01/09/13 - Sent to Dallas Lockbox (Lewisville, TX)

01/15/13 - Check Cashed and NOA date

01/28/13 - Biometrics Appointment (DONE)

01/30/13 - Email received "In line for Interview Scheduling"

NArocks Mentor

NArocks   13

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How long will it take for the I-130 to be approved if my USC husband will file for my minor daughter(his stepdaughter) in the Philippines? 1 month? 4-6 months?

Is it ok to file it now eventhough my AOS is still pending?

Yes your husband can file even though your AOS is Pending. It took out I-130 about 2 1/2 months to be approved back in 2007. You daughter shoul be here in the US within 6-12 months from Filing. Follow the NVC short cuts and get everything ready cause once it hits NVC it will fly through if you are prepared.

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


 
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