I-130 Adopted Child

[Boiler 45,555]

Well let us know how it goes, intrigued.

[David & Paulyn 22]

13 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Well let us know how it goes, intrigued.

Will do. And, I really do appreciate everyone's advice. We are a bona fide family. I hope they will see this and approve our petition.

 

If you read the full concurring decision of the BIA on July 8, 1985 it is clear that my family will be given consideration. If not, we appeal.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, David & Paulyn said:

The hard route confers citizenship immediately and automatically once she is admitted as a LPR. The easy route only gives her a green card. I would prefer the hard route if there is a reasonable chance I could be approved.

 

27 minutes ago, David & Paulyn said:

If you read the full concurring decision of the BIA on July 8, 1985 it is clear that my family will be given consideration. If not, we appeal.

Even without an appeal, given processing times plus visa queues the chances of her entering the US before she turns 18 in October are fairly low imo. An appeal makes that almost impossible. Even if you get her in as an adopted child, there is probably a reasonably high chance she may still have to end up naturalizing by herself.

[David & Paulyn 22]

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

 

Even without an appeal, given processing times plus visa queues the chances of her entering the US before she turns 18 in October are fairly low imo. An appeal makes that almost impossible. Even if you get her in as an adopted child, there is probably a reasonably high chance she may still have to end up naturalizing by herself.

They said they'll let me know within 5 business days if they agree to expedite her petition.

[SalishSea 17,842]

2 hours ago, David & Paulyn said:

We have not hired an attorney. With COVID etc our finances are already strained. But, before anyone asks, yes I qualify as sole sponsor.

When immigration involves international adoption, it really is not a DIY case.  You absolutely need legal advice.

[David & Paulyn 22]

12 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

When immigration involves international adoption, it really is not a DIY case.  You absolutely need legal advice.

Even when adopting the biological child of my (approved) spouse?

 

 

 

[SalishSea 17,842]

Just now, David & Paulyn said:

Even when adopting the biological child of my (approved) spouse?

 

 

 

Yes.  In the context of US immigration, there are many other laws that govern adoptions, as evidenced by much of the feedback you've received in this thread by aaron, SusieQQQ, and others.

[David & Paulyn 22]

14 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Yes.  In the context of US immigration, there are many other laws that govern adoptions, as evidenced by much of the feedback you've received in this thread by aaron, SusieQQQ, and others.

Interesting update. My NOA1 for my daughter says National Benefits Center, but the status originally said Nebraska Service Center. Any significance to this?

[Msbambootres 1]

On 12/24/2020 at 1:50 AM, David & Paulyn said:

Interesting update. My NOA1 for my daughter says National Benefits Center, but the status originally said Nebraska Service Center. Any significance to this 

 

[David & Paulyn 22]

So, just a quick update to this:

 

1. USCIS denied my expedite request.

2. No case updates yet, to date. All we have received is the NOA-1.

Edited February 24, 2021 by David & Paulyn

[David & Paulyn 22]

So, another update to this. After the USCIS denied my initial expedite request, I requested again and it was approved. I have just now received the Approval Notice for the I-130. Her file now goes to NVC. 

 

My wife's has her embassy interview on May 7. I'm plan to now file an expedite request with the NVC for my daughter's visa. Hopefully, it will also be approved and she can come with her mom in June or July. 

[David & Paulyn 22]

On 12/22/2020 at 6:25 PM, Boiler said:

Well let us know how it goes, intrigued.

Hi Boiler.

 

Well, my daughter's case was approved as of yesterday. Now on to the NVC where I will file another expedite request. My wife's interview is May 7.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

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[David & Paulyn 22]

1 minute ago, Penguin_ie said:

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I redacted her name.

[David & Paulyn 22]

2 minutes ago, David & Paulyn said:

I redacted her name.

I see what happened. I am fixing it now. Thank you so much.