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Hello,

 

Quick question:

Is it possible to change the status of minor children (2 and 4) from B2 Visa to a (I-130) Petition of Alien Relative while they are already in America?  

 

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I'm a DOD civilian and while on vacation in the States from overseas I received orders back to America.  Being it happened much sooner than we anticipated the decision was made to leave my family there while I came back and moved our belongings.  Now I am looking for the easiest/legal method to get my step children (2 and 5) permanent residence and eventually citizenship in America.  I would like to do this with us all together while also ensuring I don't break any laws that will prevent them from getting residence and citizenship in the future.  

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Going through
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Just wanted to mention, along with the great advice already given above---you will need proof of the biological father's consent and/or court order to permanently move the children to the US...so you'

Cyberfx1024
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You will don't need to do this because it is considered fraud to do it like this. But you can petition for them and have that petition expedited due to being a DAC. All you have to have is a copy of y

Cyberfx1024
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You're a DOD Civilian right??? A DAC is a Department of the Army Civilian but either way if you are a DOD Civilian then you can file for a expedite once you petition your step children. 

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Dashinka   24,791

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Just wondering, what is the status of their other parent?  

Visa Received : 2014-04-04 (K1 - see timeline for details)

US Entry : 2014-09-12

POE: Detroit

Marriage : 2014-09-27

I-765 Approved: 2015-01-09

I-485 Interview: 2015-03-11

I-485 Approved: 2015-03-13

Green Card Received: 2015-03-24 Yeah!!!

I-751 ROC Submitted: 2016-12-20

I-751 NOA Received:  2016-12-29

I-751 Biometrics Appt.:  2017-01-26

I-751 Interview:  2018-04-10

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N400 Filed:  2018-01-13

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N400 Interview:  2018-04-10

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Dashinka Grand Master

Dashinka   24,791

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If the children are not already in the US, then it would be considered fraud to enter the US on a B2 visa with the intent to immigrate (adjust status).  You can file the I130 while they are abroad though.  

 

Good Luck!

Visa Received : 2014-04-04 (K1 - see timeline for details)

US Entry : 2014-09-12

POE: Detroit

Marriage : 2014-09-27

I-765 Approved: 2015-01-09

I-485 Interview: 2015-03-11

I-485 Approved: 2015-03-13

Green Card Received: 2015-03-24 Yeah!!!

I-751 ROC Submitted: 2016-12-20

I-751 NOA Received:  2016-12-29

I-751 Biometrics Appt.:  2017-01-26

I-751 Interview:  2018-04-10

I-751 Approved:  2018-05-04

N400 Filed:  2018-01-13

N400 Biometrics:  2018-02-22

N400 Interview:  2018-04-10

N400 Approved:  2018-04-10

Oath Ceremony:  2018-06-11 - DONE!!!!!!!

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Going through   5,671

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2 hours ago, Dub.Andrew said:

Now I am looking for the easiest/legal method to get my step children (2 and 5) permanent residence and eventually citizenship in America. 

Just wanted to mention, along with the great advice already given above---you will need proof of the biological father's consent and/or court order to permanently move the children to the US...so you'll want to keep that in mind as well and make any necessary arrangements.

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Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Cyberfx1024 Grand Master

Cyberfx1024   7,980

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2 hours ago, Dub.Andrew said:

Hello,

 

Quick question:

Is it possible to change the status of minor children (2 and 4) from B2 Visa to a (I-130) Petition of Alien Relative while they are already in America?  

 

Narrative:

I'm a DOD civilian and while on vacation in the States from overseas I received orders back to America.  Being it happened much sooner than we anticipated the decision was made to leave my family there while I came back and moved our belongings.  Now I am looking for the easiest/legal method to get my step children (2 and 5) permanent residence and eventually citizenship in America.  I would like to do this with us all together while also ensuring I don't break any laws that will prevent them from getting residence and citizenship in the future.  

You will don't need to do this because it is considered fraud to do it like this. But you can petition for them and have that petition expedited due to being a DAC. All you have to have is a copy of your orders back to the USA and use that evidence to expedite. 

Cyberfx1024 Grand Master

Cyberfx1024   7,980

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8 minutes ago, Dub.Andrew said:

What is a DAC

You're a DOD Civilian right??? A DAC is a Department of the Army Civilian but either way if you are a DOD Civilian then you can file for a expedite once you petition your step children. 

Cyberfx1024 Grand Master

Cyberfx1024   7,980

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16 minutes ago, Dub.Andrew said:

Copy. I'm with DON but probably should have figured that one out.  Thanks for the information.

Not a problem.... I am with the Department of the Army myself as a civilian. You basically as a DOD Civilian fall under the same pretenses as a service member. Can I PM you a question?

 

Check out the link below for the military subforum. 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/152-military-immigration-related-discussion/

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   42,288

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@Dub.Andrew Where are the children right now?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Going through Mentor

Going through   5,671

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1 hour ago, Dub.Andrew said:

They are currently in America.  I have a feeling they will need to leave to do this but we are looking for options to do it while staying together.  

Does the father consent to them moving to the US?

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

 
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