K4 visa question for child

[Ron and Rhea 42]

Been doing some reading about bringing my step son here from the Philippines on a I-130, he is 4 years old. I am the USC, my wife is doing her ROC 795 as we speak, its been filed and she was given the 1 year extension.

I was reading on USCIS where it seems once the 1-130 and other forms are filed, we can apply for a K4 visa for him to come to the US while awaiting his papers to process. I know generally speaking its very difficult, if not impossible, for Filipinas to secure a tourist visa, or any visa to US other than the 129F. Has anyone heard, or actually accomplished a K4 visa for their child while awaiting the I-130 process?

[apple21 953]

As far as I know, K3/K4 is already obsolete.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

A K4 would be a follow-to-join within one year of a K3 spousal visa being issued. If your wife is now doing ROC, it's been more than a year so that is not an option. I'm afraid you'll have to wait, but at least as long as you (as the USC step dad) file, the whole process should take less than a year.

[Ron and Rhea 42]

Thanks guys...well we will do the I-130 process, regardless..I was just reading about the K4 and wasn't sure if it would apply in this case, guess not, lol.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Good luck my friend!