Son/Stepson Immigration Question

[Beladonis 0]

Ok,

So my wife and I got married about 2 years ago however we found out she was pregnant just after. (not my child by blood...but we reconciled) He is my son in all other regard but I need advice on the best way to bring him here. My wife has already come to the states and relieved here green card here so she has permanent resident status. My name is on the birth certificate, the dad is not in the picture and I had a lawyer file for me initially (no longer using her because she was costly) and we are at the NVC stage I have submitted the VI application but working on the AOS stuff now and noticed the track is a bit different between biological and non-biological.

I just want to go the quickest way with no hickups.. hes a great boy and we look forward to having him with us and he is with her grandparents right now in the Philippines.

Thanks =)

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Why is your name on his birth certificate when you are not his bio father?

The USCIS might think the son is USC by birthright and require you to file CRBA.

You have to file for him as step son through I-130 petition.

[NikLR 13,232]

Was he born before or after your marriage to his mother?

[Beladonis 0]

Merry, it was something we thought best as the dad isn't someone we can contact or know where he is. She just made as mistake and there was no point on letting it interfere with him in the future.

Canadian, it was about 13 months after.

[NikLR 13,232]

You have a serious issue that is not diy. I suggest a very good lawyer.

Also the user name is NLR. Ty.

~~moved to bringing family of USC to America from IR1/CR1 process and procedures. Topic is not about a spousal visa. ~~

[teddy k 35]

Hi my friend it's not going to be easy for you to do. First off you should of listed him as your step-son on the i-130 petition now if you have to do the blood test it's going to bite you hard in the ###.. I wish you all the luck straightening this out

[aaron2020 11,651]

Fix the birth certificate. You are not the father. You are creating a problem by sending a birth certificate that you know contains false information.