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bluesgorilla   2

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My wife recieved her permanent GC and we moved to the US about 2 years ago. At the time we moved, we didn't have jobs or anything established in the US, so her 2 minor children (ages 15 and 17) remained behind with their grandmother in Manila. The grandmother had a stroke today and there is not anyone else available to take care of the kids.

I'm familiar with the process to petition for the kid's visas, but I'm wondering if there is any way to get the papers processed more quickly. My wife and I have a newborn baby in the US so her going to Manila to take care of her kids while we wait for the visa processing to complete would create significant problems.

Does anyone know if there is a way to speed up processing or get the kids admitted to the US more quickly than usual?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage : 2008-10-09

I-130 Sent : 2009-03-21

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-03-31

I-130 Approved : 2009-07-30

NVC Received : 2009-08-17

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-08-22

Pay I-864 Bill 2009-09-02

Return Completed I-864 : 2009-09-08

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-09-02

Receive IV Bill : 2009-09-17

Pay IV Bill : 2009-09-22

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 121 days from your NOA1 date.

reese1 Proficient

reese1   68

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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Your wife can petition for her children. She may be able to do DCF, if so it will cut the waiting time. Something for you to look into.

Our Journey
6/13/2012 Sent I-129F package
6/14/2012 NOA1 --> California Service Center
9/25/2012 NOA2
10/01/2012 NOA2 Hardcopy received
10/01/2012 NVC Received
10/19/2012 Left NVC
11/30/2012 Picked-up Packet from Local Post Office
01/16/2013 Medical
01/23/2013 Interview - In AP

09/24/2013 Visa picked-up from DOMEX
10/10/2013 POE Ft. Lauderdale

10/28/2013 Applied for Social Security Number

01/01/2014 WEDDING IN LAS VEGAS


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milimelo Veteran

milimelo   4,564

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Your wife can petition for her children. She may be able to do DCF, if so it will cut the waiting time. Something for you to look into.

Only if she wants to wait 2.5 yrs for F2A petition to become current. OP should file I-130 for the stepchildren, doubt there could be an expedite but you never know.

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Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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My wife recieved her permanent GC and we moved to the US about 2 years ago. At the time we moved, we didn't have jobs or anything established in the US, so her 2 minor children (ages 15 and 17) remained behind with their grandmother in Manila. The grandmother had a stroke today and there is not anyone else available to take care of the kids.

I'm familiar with the process to petition for the kid's visas, but I'm wondering if there is any way to get the papers processed more quickly. My wife and I have a newborn baby in the US so her going to Manila to take care of her kids while we wait for the visa processing to complete would create significant problems.

Does anyone know if there is a way to speed up processing or get the kids admitted to the US more quickly than usual?

Was your wife ever married to their biologic father? Meaning are they illegitimate children?

If so, you (the USC) can petition your stepchildren. From an immigration standpoint, they are your children and are your immediate relatives.

You may file the I-130 petition and request an expedite, based on your situation. No guarantees, but USCIS may grant it.

Good luck with your journey! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

 
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