My children are still overseas

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Does anybody know how my husband and I could go about processing a visa for my almost 18 year old twins. My husband is USC and has recently petitioned for me (pending) and still waiting for the AOS application . We were not sure what to do for the kids so we did not petition for them at the same time I was changing my status, since we were told that once a petition is filed, they could not come to the US even for a visit. I am at a loss. I have not seen my children for several years due to various reasons. Do we wait for my I-130 approval or do we go ahead and file their petitions while mine is pending. From experience, what do we need to do to expedite the process? I am new to this forum and any input will be greatly appreciated.

[YuAndDan 153]

First thing to do is read through the guides:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...&page=child

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=childpet

There is not much that can be done to expedite the petition.

You have to wait until you have approval and green card.

Edited October 17, 2006 by YuAndDan

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Does that mean that my husband cannot petition for them and I have to do it after I get my green card? I am a little confused about this. Please help, anyone.

[aussiewench 9]

Does that mean that my husband cannot petition for them and I have to do it after I get my green card? I am a little confused about this. Please help, anyone.

Some reading for you

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/child.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/childproc.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/family.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/agingout.htm

Edited October 18, 2006 by aussiewench

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Thank you so much Lorelle. I appreciate all the information you provide to others. It is always very helpful. I will definitely read up on this topic and do it right. May you be blessed in everything else you do.