HELP VISA NEWBIE

[Jermaine CG 0]

We've been together for 7 years, married only this April and we have two kids together. My husband arrived in the US last june and got a work September. We want to be together as soon as possible, how do we do that??????????? HELP PLEASE!!!

Edited December 7, 2011 by Jermaine CG

[wee carrington 33]

Are you saying he entered on a work visa last June? Could you furnish us with a little more information please

Edited December 7, 2011 by Mrs GH

[Jermaine CG 0]

Are you saying he entered on a work visa last June? Could you furnish us with a little more information please

Nope, he's a US citizen (dual actually) he reentered only this year...

[Jermaine CG 0]

Are you saying he entered on a work visa last June? Could you furnish us with a little more information please

Sorry for the little info.

My husband was born in jacksonville, FL but he grew up in the phils. We've known each other since highschool. He came back to the US 2005 and returned to the phils again 2006. He was back again this year after we got married. We've got two kids, 6 y/o and a 3month old. We've been in a relationship for 7 years.

I don't know what VISA to file and my husband is confused as well.

I hope you can help me! THANK YOU!!!

Edited December 7, 2011 by Jermaine CG

[Ryan H 3,812]

OP: Your husband will file an I-130 petition with USCIS. After the petition is approved by USCIS, you will be applying for a CR-1 visa. Information can be found in this VJ guide.

You should estimate 7-10 months from the time the petition is filed to the time you will be interviewed at the Embassy in Manila.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Sorry for the little info.

My husband was born in jacksonville, FL but he grew up in the phils. We've known each other since highschool. He came back to the US 2005 and returned to the phils again 2006. He was back again this year after we got married. We've got two kids, 6 y/o and a 3month old. We've been in a relationship for 7 years.

I don't know what VISA to file and my husband is confused as well.

I hope you can help me! THANK YOU!!!

He would file for a CR-1. See this guide.

He will also need to establish USC for the children. if they are his children.

[Anh map 2,098]

Also, if not already done, you need to obtain US passports for the two children. >>>> http://manila.usembassy.gov/service/citizenship.html

[Jermaine CG 0]

OP: Your husband will file an I-130 petition with USCIS. After the petition is approved by USCIS, you will be applying for a CR-1 visa. Information can be found in this VJ guide.

You should estimate 7-10 months from the time the petition is filed to the time you will be interviewed at the Embassy in Manila.

Thank you for your HELP... I'll make sure he files the I-130 within the week so we can be together ASAP

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Also, if not already done, you need to obtain US passports for the two children. >>>> http://manila.usemba...itizenship.html

Sounds like the USC Father doesn't meet the residency requirements to bestow USC on the kids:

My husband was born in jacksonville, FL but he grew up in the phils. We've known each other since highschool. He came back to the US 2005 and returned to the phils again 2006. He was back again this year after we got married. We've got two kids, 6 y/o and a 3month old. We've been in a relationship for 7 years.

Edited December 7, 2011 by Bob 4 Anna

[Jermaine CG 0]

He would file for a CR-1. See this guide.

He will also need to establish USC for the children. if they are his children.

Yup, its HIS kids alryt...

We heard from a friend of ours before that our daughter needs a DNA test but we havent done that yet because we didn't think that we'd be moving to the US

but i think I need to file for our son ASAP. THANK you for your info!

[Jermaine CG 0]

Sounds like the USC Father doesn't meet the residency requirements to bestow USC on the kids:

WHY? what do you been by that? Please do explain :)

[Bobby+Umit 161]

WHY? what do you been by that? Please do explain :)

How many years has he spent in the US?

In particular, before he was 14 and after?

Edited December 7, 2011 by Bobby+Umit

[Jermaine CG 0]

How many years has he spent in the US?

In particular, before he was 14 and after?

He was born in the US and stayed there till he's 5 then he came back when he was 17

[reginakrys 33]

WHY? what do you been by that? Please do explain :)

In order for the USC parent to be able to automatically pass on citizenship to his/her children, the USC must have been physically present in the US for at least 5 years, 2 years of which should be after the age of 14. This means that they cannot get US passports, thus they have to undergo the same processing as you.

However, as I understand it, the moment they step on US soil, the children can apply for US citizenship, given that they are under the physical custody of the USC parent. (I'm not very sure about this, though. I would appreciate it if someone can confirm/correct this.)

[Jermaine CG 0]

In order for the USC parent to be able to automatically pass on citizenship to his/her children, the USC must have been physically present in the US for at least 5 years, 2 years of which should be after the age of 14. This means that they cannot get US passports, thus they have to undergo the same processing as you.

However, as I understand it, the moment they step on US soil, the children can apply for US citizenship, given that they are under the physical custody of the USC parent. (I'm not very sure about this, though. I would appreciate it if someone can confirm/correct this.)

Now I get it. Thank you for that... I'll keep that one in mind. I guess he needs another year before he gets the children there. But no need to rush. The Grandparents are still in love with our babies but once they hit puberty, I'm sure they will send the kids back to us. LOL :rofl: :rofl: