best way to file to bring my wife and stepson together

[teonshine 0]

Hello everyone,

I was in a local Philippine market here in Oregon and was talking to the Filipina owner, she was telling me that if I want my wife here faster I should not be petitioning for my stepson at the same time. This really won't work as I would like to bring both at the same time and the fact that my son has never been away from his mother in his short 5 yrs. My question is should I just file the CR-1 for both of them or should I do the adoption thing that she suggested first then file for them? Its been a long process already and would like to be able to just start something so that we can get them here soon.

[belinda63 3,038]

This is why you don't listen to people off the streets. File the I-130 for you wife and another for your stepson.

[Leatherneck 693]

She certainly gave you incorrect advice. File for both at the same time.

[Boiler 45,507]

I always recommend anyone seeking immigration advise to head to their local Philippine Market.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello everyone,

I was in a local Philippine market here in Oregon and was talking to the Filipina owner, she was telling me that if I want my wife here faster I should not be petitioning for my stepson at the same time. This really won't work as I would like to bring both at the same time and the fact that my son has never been away from his mother in his short 5 yrs. My question is should I just file the CR-1 for both of them or should I do the adoption thing that she suggested first then file for them? Its been a long process already and would like to be able to just start something so that we can get them here soon.

Don't get advice from that woman again except to ask if the mangos are fresh.

Yes file the CR-1 for your wife and stepson together. http://www.uscis.gov/i-130

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Edited May 18, 2014 by Hank_

[zhaybruno 0]

I and my daughter was petitioned at same time, it only took few months... did the medical at march, interview at February, approved, visa issued and flew to US at Feb too... it's our 3rd month today in US...