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[Boo Rowe 9]

I am in need of help! I have a friend that has a very usually case and unsure which direction to go. He has three children two daughter 21 and 15 and one son that is 18. About 9 months ago their mom pass away from an illness and he is here in the USA and they are still in Jamaica. He would like to know if he is able to file for them to come to the United States also.Thank you in advance.

[Cheezees 1,514]

What is his immigration status?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

ditto, you did not state if he is a LPR or USC to file for them

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

He an apply for them each with i-130, but depending on if he currently is a US Citizen or not will determine how many years it will take for them to get here.

[JayJayH 546]

Are any of his children married? I.e. the 21 year old?

Edited January 17, 2016 by JayJayH

[Boo Rowe 9]

Thank you for the quick reply he is a LPR

  On 1/17/2016 at 10:55 PM, Cheezees said:

What is his immigration status?

Yes, he is a LPR

  On 1/17/2016 at 10:58 PM, aleful said:

hi

ditto, you did not state if he is a LPR or USC to file for them

The 21 year isn't married but, has a 2 year old daughter

  On 1/17/2016 at 11:16 PM, JayJayH said:

Are any of his children married? I.e. the 21 year old?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

as said, he will file one i130 for each of them, he should file immediately for the 18 year old to not go over 21, since the petition will take around 2 years

for the oldest daughter, she must remain unmarried at all time, the petition will take over 7 years, and the child will come with her as her derivative

[aaron2020 11,651]

  On 1/17/2016 at 10:54 PM, Al & Deidre said:

I am in need of help! I have a friend that has a very usually case and unsure which direction to go. He has three children two daughter 21 and 15 and one son that is 18. About 9 months ago their mom pass away from an illness and he is here in the USA and they are still in Jamaica. He would like to know if he is able to file for them to come to the United States also.Thank you in advance.

Hi,

Follow the Guides.

If he files today, the 21 years old will be in the F2b category where it's 7 years for a visa. The 2 years old will be able to immigrate with mom. Mom must remain single.

If he files today, the 18 years old and 15 years old will be in the F2a category where it's about 18 months for visas. They must remain single.

Best of luck

Edited January 18, 2016 by aaron2020

[Boo Rowe 9]

Thank you so much sharing information with him now

  On 1/17/2016 at 11:52 PM, aleful said:

hi

as said, he will file one i130 for each of them, he should file immediately for the 18 year old to not go over 21, since the petition will take around 2 years

for the oldest daughter, she must remain unmarried at all time, the petition will take over 7 years, and the child will come with her as her derivative

[Boiler 46,404]

From a practical point of view there are 4 of them and one of him, more logcal for him to move?

[Boo Rowe 9]

Yes what you see as logical maybe a great idea but, living in a third word country with limited income opportunities there he believes this is best. Are you moving to your fiance's country?

  On 1/18/2016 at 12:42 AM, Boiler said:

From a practical point of view there are 4 of them and one of him, more logcal for him to move?

[Boiler 46,404]

  On 1/18/2016 at 5:12 AM, Al & Deidre said:

Yes what you see as logical maybe a great idea but, living in a third word country with limited income opportunities there he believes this is best. Are you moving to your fiance's country?

Yes

[mistyblues 8]

  On 1/18/2016 at 12:42 AM, Boiler said:

From a practical point of view there are 4 of them and one of him, more logcal for him to move?

Do you know his financial status to say what is practical and logical for him to do?

[Jawaree 718]

  On 1/18/2016 at 12:42 AM, Boiler said:

From a practical point of view there are 4 of them and one of him, more logcal for him to move?

Why would he move there ???? he's trying to help his kids

he must have a job and home here there is nothnig practical

about him moving there . he like others B4 just trying to help

his ppl. Ones cant get themselves or ppl in then try to close the gate

behind them...theres encouragement for some but not all ..eh

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Boiler, I get a kick out of you. You probably knew that was coming! lol