Adopted Children

[JohnETuft 0]

My fiance has a 4 year old son who is a US citizen.  I am a US Citizen.  My fiance is in the US, but is awaiting her green card.  If I adopt her son, am I able to request our son's maternal grandmother?   I know he is able to request for his grandmother when he is 18.  But I was wondering  if I adopted  him, could she in turn be considered MY family member?  If the answer is yes, how long does the process usually take to bring a family member to the US?

[p-ana 933]

Seems like it will be easier for your wife to gain citizenship first and petition her mother

[JohnETuft 0]

1 minute ago, p-ana said:

Seems like it will be easier for your wife to gain citizenship first and petition her mother

We are not married yet...how long does it usually take to get citizenship for her once we are married?

 

[p-ana 933]

Just now, JohnETuft said:

We are not married yet...how long does it usually take to get citizenship for her once we are married?

 

How's she getting her green card?

[JohnETuft 0]

7 minutes ago, p-ana said:

How's she getting her green card?

She was on a visa when she first entered  the country and got married to someone with a green card.  He was abusive and refused to let her leave to maintain her visa, and there was domestic violence when they separated...so she is in a program that allows her to stay here with her son while her paperwork is being processed due to being a victim of domestic violence. 

[JohnETuft 0]

Just now, JohnETuft said:

She was on a visa when she first entered  the country and got married to someone with a green card.  He was abusive and refused to let her leave to maintain her visa, and there was domestic violence when they separated...so she is in a program that allows her to stay here with her son while her paperwork is being processed due to being a victim of domestic violence. 

We have been together for three years now, and I was wondering if  we were to get married would that accelerate the process for her?  I do not know how long things like this take.  Is it faster to process citizenship when you are married, or does it take the same amount of time?

 

[databit 328]

Don't forget, the child's father would have to give permission.

[p-ana 933]

11 minutes ago, JohnETuft said:

We have been together for three years now, and I was wondering if  we were to get married would that accelerate the process for her?  I do not know how long things like this take.  Is it faster to process citizenship when you are married, or does it take the same amount of time?

 

What visa did she enter with? If it was a k1, it's best she continues on the path she is now. It will be 5 years from when she gets her green card that she will be eligible to apply for citizenship. Then another year or so (if everything stays the same) to bring the mother

[JohnETuft 0]

9 minutes ago, databit said:

Don't forget, the child's father would have to give permission.

He is totally out of the picture and wouldn't care...be more than willing probably so he has not financial ties...

[JohnETuft 0]

7 minutes ago, p-ana said:

What visa did she enter with? If it was a k1, it's best she continues on the path she is now. It will be 5 years from when she gets her green card that she will be eligible to apply for citizenship. Then another year or so (if everything stays the same) to bring the mother

So it still takes 5 years for citizenship even if you get married?

[p-ana 933]

Just now, JohnETuft said:

So it still takes 5 years for citizenship even if you get married?

If she got her adjustment through a marriage that was still ongoing by the time she was a resident for 3 years, she would be eligible for applying early but since that's not the case she will need to wait for the 5 years

[jan22 3,064]

Nobody has pointed out a big error in your first post -- the child can never petition his grandmother, at any age.   A US citizen can petition his/her parent(s) when the citizen is at least 21, not 18.   Can't ever do so for a grandparent.  His mother (your girlfriend/fiancee/possible wife) can petition her mother if/after she herself becomes a US citizen (3 to 5 years after becoming a legal resident).

[monica7777 40]

7 hours ago, databit said:

Don't forget, the child's father would have to give permission.

Permission for what? Did you mean for him to adopt the child?

 

36 minutes ago, jan22 said:

Nobody has pointed out a big error in your first post -- the child can never petition his grandmother, at any age.   A US citizen can petition his/her parent(s) when the citizen is at least 21, not 18.   Can't ever do so for a grandparent.  His mother (your girlfriend/fiancee/possible wife) can petition her mother if/after she herself becomes a US citizen (3 to 5 years after becoming a legal resident).

 

I agree, once the fiancee gains U.S. citizenship, this would be the easiest way for her to petition her mother. The U.S. child would not be able to petition his grandmother. The question would be, can she gain citizenship faster if they get married?

[aleful 1,905]

7 hours ago, JohnETuft said:

My fiance has a 4 year old son who is a US citizen.  I am a US Citizen.  My fiance is in the US, but is awaiting her green card.  If I adopt her son, am I able to request our son's maternal grandmother?   I know he is able to request for his grandmother when he is 18.  But I was wondering  if I adopted  him, could she in turn be considered MY family member?  If the answer is yes, how long does the process usually take to bring a family member to the US?

hi

 

no he can't. he can only petition immediate relatives once he is 21. the only way his grandmother can come is when your future wife becomes a USC and files for her mom.

[databit 328]

7 hours ago, JohnETuft said:

He is totally out of the picture and wouldn't care...be more than willing probably so he has not financial ties...

But if you adopt, then YOU will have the child to support...no matter if your marriage lasts or not. Maybe you shouldn't rush into adoption.

Also, on these forums I've read how some deadbeat fathers suddenly get interested in their child when a "rich" American enters the picture who they can negotiate with.

 

Just saying.