K2 timeline for children of future spouse

[IndiaAnnie 163]

My fiance will be coming to the U.S. on K1 soon (Aug 11th NOA1). We are not bringing his twins due to their age and our desire to have them raised with their mother and extended family until they are in high school. Can we use the K2 in the future (5yrs+) or must we petition as unmarried/minor children under family immigration if we want them to join us?

 

Thanks,

Andrea

 

 

Edited February 4, 2018 by IndiaAnnie
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[DARUMA07 25]

13 minutes ago, IndiaAnnie said:

My fiance will be coming to the U.S. on K1 soon (Aug 11th NOA1). We are not bringing his twins due to their age and our desire to have them raised with their mother and extended family until they are in high school. Can we use the K2 in the future (5yrs+) or must we petition as unmarried/minor children under family immigration if we want them to join us?

 

Thanks,

Andrea

 

 

Andrea, I always thought that the k2 recipients had one year to follow and join their parent in the US! Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[IndiaAnnie 163]

3 minutes ago, DARUMA07 said:

Andrea, I always thought that the k2 recipients had one year to follow and join their parent in the US! Someone correct me if I am wrong.

That rings a bell now...such a hard situation but it's best for the kids until they are a bit older. I'll just have to start the process ahead of their 18th birthday...to account for the time it will take for family immigration status (2-7yrs?). 😭 

[aleful 1,905]

a year, it will take a year for stepchildren under 21 as they are considered immediate relatives