IS RESIDENT GREEN CARD HOLDER ALLOWED TO MOVE UNDERAGE CHILDREN TO THE US

[lei1111 3]

Hello,

I am the US Citizen. My hubby is the resident GC Holder. We are married since 2012 and are now ready and wanting to bring his 16 year old daughter to the US to live with us. How do we accomplish this? I am looking and am having a hard time understanding ALL the info I am finding on the USCIS website. 

Questions?

Is this allowed?

How do we accomplish?

What is the time frame? ish

[Georgia16 2,858]

Yes. It would be fastest if you apply as the step-parent. You have to do form I-130.

[lei1111 3]

15 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

Yes. It would be fastest if you apply as the step-parent. You have to do form I-130.

The I130 is confusing me-

Part 1 says Petitioner.

Am I the petitioner? Even though the child is not my biological child?

Part 2 goes on to ask my A number so I am assuming the Petitioner is my husband the Resident GC holder. 

[Georgia16 2,858]

5 minutes ago, lei1111 said:

The I130 is confusing me-

Part 1 says Petitioner.

Am I the petitioner? Even though the child is not my biological child?

Part 2 goes on to ask my A number so I am assuming the Petitioner is my husband the Resident GC holder. 

Yes you option your step daughter and therefore you are the petitioner. 

Just write none. 

[Crazy Cat 41,876]

Be prepared to show that the other parent has given permission or a court has allowed the child to immigrate..

[B&C2017 123]

26 minutes ago, lei1111 said:

The I130 is confusing me-

Part 1 says Petitioner.

Am I the petitioner? Even though the child is not my biological child?

Part 2 goes on to ask my A number so I am assuming the Petitioner is my husband the Resident GC holder. 

Yes, you are the petitioner. The child is the beneficiary.

In the I-130 the step-children are called child (as if they were your own. You don’t have an A-number I assume as you’re a USC petitioner and neither has the child unless she’s been declared an alien at some point.

 

I suggest you read the instruction to the I-130 where it is explained more or less step-by-step on how to fill out the form.

Edited January 16, 2020 by B&C2017

[lei1111 3]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Be prepared to show that the other parent has given permission or a court has allowed the child to immigrate..

Should we submit a letter written by other parent with the I 130?

[Crazy Cat 41,876]

7 minutes ago, lei1111 said:

Should we submit a letter written by other parent with the I 130?

@JFH will probably know about any requirements......

[JFH 12,190]

3 hours ago, lei1111 said:

Should we submit a letter written by other parent with the I 130?

Not with the petition. The child will need that for the interview. Had the other parent already agreed to it?

[little immigrant 801]

Hi I'm going through the same process right now. I (USC) married the father when the boy was just 10 years old. I sent the I-130 for the child and will get the mother's permission for the interview, whenever that happens. 

[demis346 47]

Im following this topic, going through the same process. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

To those following

For the USC to petition for a step-child, the marriage to the biological parent had to be before the child turned 18.  If you marry somebody with an already 18 year old kid, that one does not qualify as the USC’s “child” for immigration purposes.  The Permanent resident biological parent can apply for them but it will take longer because only so many can get a visa per year. Once the child turns 21 or marries, they are “Son” or “daughter”, not “child” for immigration category. 

[lei1111 3]

On 1/17/2020 at 12:56 PM, little immigrant said:

Hi I'm going through the same process right now. I (USC) married the father when the boy was just 10 years old. I sent the I-130 for the child and will get the mother's permission for the interview, whenever that happens. 

How is your process going? We are just now filing the I 130 as child's mother was not ready. Can you share any highlights or advice? 

On 1/18/2020 at 4:37 AM, demis346 said:

Im following this topic, going through the same process. 

 

How is your process going? We are just now filing the I 130 as child's mother was not ready. Can you share any highlights or advice? 

[demis346 47]

6 hours ago, lei1111 said:

How is your process going? We are just now filing the I 130 as child's mother was not ready. Can you share any highlights or advice? 

 

How is your process going? We are just now filing the I 130 as child's mother was not ready. Can you share any highlights or advice? 

We filled the I-130 online on January 22, 2020.

Waiting game... 

 

[NikLR 13,227]

14 hours ago, lei1111 said:

How is your process going? We are just now filing the I 130 as child's mother was not ready. Can you share any highlights or advice? 

 

How is your process going? We are just now filing the I 130 as child's mother was not ready. Can you share any highlights or advice? 

Process will still take you about a year or so.