K2 to follow

[RizandDave 0]

Hi,

I have 3 kids. My k1 has been approved and also my 2 k2s (my eldest and youngest). We are still here in the Philippines and planning to move to USA this coming April 2015, after school year is finished for my dependents. My son, 12 y/o will follow in a later date.

My question is: When can i sponsor him? Is there a timeframe? Like a year after we get to USA must I petition him to follow?

Thank you.

Edited January 20, 2015 by RizandDave

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

They must enter the US with a K-2 visa within a year of your K-1 being issued.

Are My Children Required to Travel with Me?

Your children may travel with (accompany) you to the United States or travel later (follow-to-join). Like you, your children must travel within the validity of their K-2 visas. Separate petitions are not required if the children accompany or follow to join you within one year from the date of issuance of your K-1 visa. If they want to travel later than one year from the date your K-1 visa was issued, they will not be eligible to receive K-2 visas, and separate immigrant visa petitions will be required. If your child has a valid K-2 visa and you have already adjusted status to that of permanent resident, your child may still travel on the K-2 visa.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html#16