Bringing Step Daughter to the US

[ConOfficer 167]

10 hours ago, Russ&Caro said:

"Deported" is alarmist and incorrect terminology. The OP would risk having her daughter denied entry - not the same thing as deported.

From my vantage point CBP is getting more militant, entering expedite removal orders rather than just turning people around. 

[Bronxnyc 33]

10 hours ago, mrtravel said:

 That might be a problem, since her mother lives in the US, entered on a visa and filed for AOS.
Having a B2 doesn't mean CBP will let her enter the country.  She will be refused entry if the believe she has more of a reason to stay in the US than to go back to her home country.  For example, one reason they might let someone get a visa and enter the US is if their only child remains behind. Of course, the more people enter the US like this and leave the child behind, and do not return to the home country, the more likely it is that other will be prevented from come to the US on a tourist visa.   My recommendation is to follow the standard process.   As a permanent resident you can sponsor a child, BUT........it will be much faster for your husband to do it as a citizen, as there are no waiting list, due to numerical restrictions,  for US Citizens to sponsor a minor child.

Ok thanks a lot. My husband will be the one petitioning for her. Going to submit the i130 next week.

[Bronxnyc 33]

9 hours ago, candybabe said:

Your 6 year old daughter should have been included on your I-130 as your biological child and his stepchild - Did you not include her ?

 

Also, if you didn't list her, I would think you need your own I-130 being approved before you can consider the benefit for your daughter. Applying for Adjustment of Status does not mean you have been granted the benefit. The change in status will only be approved at the interview when both you and your husband will attend and prove that it is a bona fide marriage.

 

I am not an immigration lawyer / specialist.

 

 

I did list her on my i130 but because of funds I wasn't able to put in a petition for her with mine as well. 

 

My husband will be the one filing a petition for her not me

[DeesGirl 13]

Hi...just wondering where you are in this process.

 

Im the USC..husband from JA. We filed an I-130 for his son back in March 2017. Still waiting to hear back. 

 

 

 

On 4/12/2017 at 11:12 PM, Bronxnyc said:

I did list her on my i130 but because of funds I wasn't able to put in a petition for her with mine as well. 

 

My husband will be the one filing a petition for her not me

 

[sasha8384 7]

Still waiting on word from uscis. But I know it suppose to be 6 month from the date that they receive the packet 

16 minutes ago, DeesGirl said:

Hi...just wondering where you are in this process.

 

Im the USC..husband from JA. We filed an I-130 for his son back in March 2017. Still waiting to hear back. 

 

 

 

 

Still waiting on the final say from uscis. But I know it's gonna take 6 months from the day they receive the packet 

[DeesGirl 13]

On 9/23/2017 at 3:48 PM, sasha8384 said:

Still waiting on word from uscis. But I know it suppose to be 6 month from the date that they receive the packet 

Still waiting on the final say from uscis. But I know it's gonna take 6 months from the day they receive the packet 

Yes...I heard 6 months too

 

Also heard up to 1 year...hoping to be able to expedite that

[sasha8384 7]

16 minutes ago, DeesGirl said:

Yes...I heard 6 months too

 

Also heard up to 1 year...hoping to be able to expedite that

To me it's not worth the expedite. The embassy are gonna take their own time to do things. So even if I expedite the embassy is not gonna move any faster. Plus it give me time to get school enrollment done. Activities and such...and plus I don't want to pull her out of the middle of the school. I planned it so she will be here by the end of summer. If there are no major delays 

Edited September 26, 2017 by sasha8384

[DeesGirl 13]

15 minutes ago, sasha8384 said:

To me it's not worth the expedite. The embassy are gonna take their own time to do things. So even if I expedite the embassy is not gonna move any faster. Plus it give me time to get school enrollment done. Activities and such...and plus I don't want to pull her out of the middle of the school. I planned it so she will be here by the end of summer. If there are no major delays 

Good point.

 

But that also depends on where the child is coming from and what their home life is like. Some kids need expediting due to illnesses,  financial reasons, or humanitarian reasons...Especially with these hurricanes and earthquakes going  on and severe loss

 

Anyways...lets keep in touch. I'll write in if I hear back anything. 

[DeesGirl 13]

Hey guys!

 

We got our letter yesterday...Petition approved 9/28 for my step-son in Jamaica!

 

We should expect instructions from the NVC within 30days.

[Sherlock23 17]

Just now, DeesGirl said:

Hey guys!

 

We got our letter yesterday...Petition approved 9/28 for my step-son in Jamaica!

 

We should expect instructions from the NVC within 30days.

Congrats! That's an awesome news! When did you file for your stepson? We are still waiting for NOA2

[DeesGirl 13]

3 minutes ago, Sherlock23 said:

Congrats! That's an awesome news! When did you file for your stepson? We are still waiting for NOA2

Mailed it out in March...our PD is 3/27/17

[Sherlock23 17]

1 minute ago, DeesGirl said:

Mailed it out in March...our PD is 3/27/17

Thanks a lot for the reply, our NOA1 is April 18

[DeesGirl 13]

1 minute ago, Sherlock23 said:

Thanks a lot for the reply, our NOA1 is April 18

Youre very welcome....keep holding on...Im guessing you should hear something back early november

[Blessingz 5]

4 hours ago, DeesGirl said:

Hey guys!

 

We got our letter yesterday...Petition approved 9/28 for my step-son in Jamaica!

 

We should expect instructions from the NVC within 30days.

Congrats! I am so happy for you! Ours was filed in April 2017!