K1 Visa and then bringing a minor child.

[J&J2021 25]

Does any one know if it because more difficult to bring a child after the fiancee if we dont use the K2 for the child.

 

In this case my fiancee would like to come in on the K1 visa etc.. we marry and start the status adjustment process , job permit, residence and everything else the immigration process involves. If we dont use the K2 visa option how long will it be before my fiancee can file application to bring her child to the USA.

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 minutes ago, J&J2021 said:

Does any one know if it because more difficult to bring a child after the fiancee if we dont use the K2 for the child.

 

In this case my fiancee would like to come in on the K1 visa etc.. we marry and start the status adjustment process , job permit, residence and everything else the immigration process involves. If we dont use the K2 visa option how long will it be before my fiancee can file application to bring her child to the USA.

Not to pry into your personal business, but is there a specific reason for not having the child come with their mother or to follow within a year?

 

I had two K-2's come with their mother and it was the best decision I made. The mother was glad that they were here so she could have their company and that she can continue to raise them herself. One was out of school and the other was a 6th grader who transitioned into "american" schools with no problems. 

[Unlockable 7,315]

22 minutes ago, J&J2021 said:

Does any one know if it because more difficult to bring a child after the fiancee if we dont use the K2 for the child.

 

In this case my fiancee would like to come in on the K1 visa etc.. we marry and start the status adjustment process , job permit, residence and everything else the immigration process involves. If we dont use the K2 visa option how long will it be before my fiancee can file application to bring her child to the USA.

 

 

She would be able to file at anytime for her children. The problem is the long process that follows. It may take a up to a year or more before the child steps foot in the US. As opposed to the K2 which is a much faster process because the child's case was attached to the parent. 

[J&J2021 25]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

Not to pry into your personal business, but is there a specific reason for not having the child come with their mother or to follow within a year?

 

I had two K-2's come with their mother and it was the best decision I made. The mother was glad that they were here so she could have their company and that she can continue to raise them herself. One was out of school and the other was a 6th grader who transitioned into "american" schools with no problems. 

Valid question the child is 3 at the moment this was something that was suggested by her because she wanted to be able to get settled in the country first, learn english, learn how to drive, find employment etc.. I'm not oppssoed to either option she was just being mindful of the situation and that i have 2 children myself who split time at my house and their mother's house. Also you were not prying if i understand this forum is here to help other with the process and i asked for answers so i really appreciate your help and response.

[J&J2021 25]

57 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

She would be able to file at anytime for her children. The problem is the long process that follows. It may take a up to a year or more before the child steps foot in the US. As opposed to the K2 which is a much faster process because the child's case was attached to the parent. 

Yes that was my fear which i explained in our conversation but we will see as every case is different.

[JFH 12,191]

I think the child needs the mother more than the mother needs to learn English or to drive. But that’s just my take on it. 

[J&J2021 25]

8 hours ago, JFH said:

I think the child needs the mother more than the mother needs to learn English or to drive. But that’s just my take on it. 

I agree it was just a question based on a suggestion that was made by my fiancee. I will support her in either case I just explained to her the pros and cons of the scenarios. So I just posted the topic/question to see what others experiences have been with either option 

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[J&J2021 25]

On 3/10/2020 at 11:49 AM, Greenbaum said:

Not to pry into your personal business, but is there a specific reason for not having the child come with their mother or to follow within a year?

 

I had two K-2's come with their mother and it was the best decision I made. The mother was glad that they were here so she could have their company and that she can continue to raise them herself. One was out of school and the other was a 6th grader who transitioned into "american" schools with no problems. 

Hello,

I do have a question and maybe im not understanding how the K2 works.

My fiancé would go to the interview with her child and say they get approved if she decides to leave the child with her mother for a few months can the child come afterwards or does the child have to come into the USA at the same time as the mother?

In this scenario i would travel back to her country and bring the child to the USA.

I dont know if you understand what i am asking?

[geowrian 22,338]

K-2 would enter at the same time as or after the K-1 applicant.

As long as the visa does not expire, no issue coming afterwards.

 

If the visa may expire before they can enter (generally 6 months form the date of the medical, unless certain medical conditions exist), then Follow-To-Join (FTJ) can be utilized to obtain the K-2 visa for up to 1 year after the date the K-1 visa is issued.

 

3 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Note OP is the OP of both threads. Split should be undone.

Mod function only...I'm only an organizer.

Edited August 30, 2020 by geowrian

[J&J2021 25]

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

K-2 would enter at the same time as or after the K-1 applicant.

As long as the visa does not expire, no issue coming afterwards.

 

If the visa may expire before they can enter (generally 6 months form the date of the medical, unless certain medical conditions exist), then Follow-To-Join (FTJ) can be utilized to obtain the K-2 visa for up to 1 year after the date the K-1 visa is issued.

Thank you so much this answered many doubts.

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, J&J2021 said:

Thank you so much this answered many doubts.

 

 

I concur with @geowrian answer. I find it to be a solid answer to your question.

[Ontarkie 14,497]

Sorry for the mix up, Both posts put back.