Son arrived in US

[Mike n Huong 1]

My step-son got his visa last week and him and my wife have arrived back in the US. She is currently a 10 year permanent resident card holder. I am a US citizen. Since I filed as he is my son, has he arrived as a permanent resident with the same status as his mother or will he be a US citizen? Also in order for either of these two to occur what do I need to do? Will he be assigned a bio appointment at the local office? Or did I need to file AOS?

Also, I remember when my wife arrived we had to get the second round of shots. ANy guidance on that would be beneficial.

Lastly, I read that we will need to file for his Social Security Number as well even though we checked the box on original paperwork due to the fact he is under 18. He is only 10. Any experience from other members is appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

[hieumin 2]

SS card-apply at your SS local office. USCIS won't send you one even if you have requested.

round of shots- go to your county human health service for the shot, it's cheap around $20 comparing to doctor's office $100+.

2 years or 10 years green card? wait for green card arrives and see what it stated on the card. If it's a conditional green card then you must go through AOS process again.

[ScottThuy 140]

20?... Not at our helath dept... I just paid 50+ for one Tdap and the the same for MMR... The vaccination card must be signed off on by a civil surgeon and they are not usually present at the health dept so even if the shots needed are done in the health dept, the vaccination doc for AOS needs to be transcribed by the civil surgeon.. we just went through this #######... the ss card can be applied for in two weeks when the system has been updated with his info.. quick and painless at most SSI offices...

[Mike n Huong 1]

I just talked to my wife on the phone and she asked the customs person when will he receive his green card and she was told it will arrive within 6 months. So we don't have to do anything but wait? I am confused if we need to file AOS or Register his permanent residency. Why is this info not supplied to the applicant when arriving in the US?

[lindal24 1]

I just talked to my wife on the phone and she asked the customs person when will he receive his green card and she was told it will arrive within 6 months. So we don't have to do anything but wait? I am confused if we need to file AOS or Register his permanent residency. Why is this info not supplied to the applicant when arriving in the US?

...my husband was provided a packet of information when he arrived. "What to expect next" was the title of the document. Of course, it was everything I had already read online.