After an IR2 child enters the United States

[honeykitten2008 0]

Hello all,

 

My son entered United States yesterday under IR2, my US citizen husband petitioned him but he wasn't adopted yet..simply a step parent. He is getting info on how to adopt him as soon as he can.

My question is what's the next step for him so we can get him the citizenship? do we have to wait for the adoption paper to be completed? His IR2 visa will be expiring on March 8, 2018.

 

[NikLR 13,232]

You should pay the immigrant fee here https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/log-online-filing so the child can have his hard copy green card.  His IR2 visa expired when he entered.  He now has a temporary green card (I-551) valid for 1 year so it's best to pay the immigrant fee and get the hard copy. 

 

Have you been married for 2 years?

 

Your son will obtain citizenship when you do as long as he is under 18. 

Looks like you've been married since 2011 so that's why your son received an IR2 and why he will get a 10 year green card. 

[honeykitten2008 0]

@NikLR I've been married for 6 years now but we applied late for removing conditions. I've got my 10 yrs green card and I'm eligible to apply for my citizenship this year.

so after paying the immigrant fee the green card he will be getting is good for 10 years? while I'm waiting for my citizenship to be completed.

[NikLR 13,232]

15 hours ago, honeykitten2008 said:

@NikLR I've been married for 6 years now but we applied late for removing conditions. I've got my 10 yrs green card and I'm eligible to apply for my citizenship this year.

so after paying the immigrant fee the green card he will be getting is good for 10 years? while I'm waiting for my citizenship to be completed.

Yes his green card will be valid for 10 years.  He will automatically acquire citizenship when you do.   Unless your husband WANTS to adopt him, it's not needed for citizenship.  

[honeykitten2008 0]

1 hour ago, NikLR said:

Yes his green card will be valid for 10 years.  He will automatically acquire citizenship when you do.   Unless your husband WANTS to adopt him, it's not needed for citizenship.  

oh cool beans! Thank you bunches for your help  I really appreciate it. 

[ronh 27]

Hi, how long did it take to get approved of  I-130? I filed for my stepson on Sept 30 2017, PD was Oct 3, 2017. His also from the Philippines. 

 

[honeykitten2008 0]

19 hours ago, ronh said:

Hi, how long did it take to get approved of  I-130? I filed for my stepson on Sept 30 2017, PD was Oct 3, 2017. His also from the Philippines. 

 

Hello, below was the timeline for the process that we went through, hope that helps. Goodluck to you and your son

 

Received of I-130---04/22/2016

Approval date---------07/01/2016

Case sent to NVC---07/07/2016