I want my son to go in the US

[Ruby Jade 0]

My visa just got approved immigrant IR-2. Im planning to get my son (1month and 12 days old) as soon as I get there and earn enough money. How can I get him and how long will it take? Should I travel back here in the Philippines and process his documents? I've also read about the re-entry to the US.

Edited September 12, 2017 by Ruby Jade

[f f 725]

how old are you? and is a biological parent of yours a usc?

 

without knowing the answer to the above, worst case is about 3 years and best case is about a year.

[Ruby Jade 0]

Im 21 years old. My mom is an immigrant and my step dad is a us citizen. My dad is the one who petitioned me

[f f 725]

you will need to file a i130 for your son as soon as you enter the us. it is then about 2 years until his visa number will be current since he will be f2a category. you can then apply for a reentry permit and once you receive it you can stay outside the us for two years which will be most of the waiting but if money is tight I would do the i130 first and work hard to get the money for the reentry permit so you can return to your home country sooner. also try to get a visitor visa for him so while you are waiting for the reentry permithe can be with you. just be sure to tell them your plan and be aware that he has to be in status to gain legal residency so overstaying isn't going to work for you.

 

I doubt it but at your visa interview ask if your son can be a derivative of your visa which would let him enter with you.

[Ruby Jade 0]

How am i going to apply for a re entry and do i need to pay for that? And if I'll get a visitor visa for him how is the process? Thank you for replying!