Adoption after I-130 Approval

[Timona 4,208]

Just to add on above:

 

I know our countrymen and how they think we're world geniuses. I was around Archives this past May 2022 and  I couldn't help listen to how they were planning someone's getaway to US. 

 

When I did my interview back then, one of them was caught by CO with fake financial documents. They had got them at a cyber cafe down there next to KCB Kencom Stage. I know this is unrelated to you, but just trying to help a fellow and make sure you don't end up in more mess than you can deal with. But as you know, our countrymen know it all. 

 

Anyway, carry on.

[Mundo254 50]

6 minutes ago, Timona said:

Just to add on above:

 

I know our countrymen and how they think we're world geniuses. I was around Archives this past May 2022 and  I couldn't help listen to how they were planning someone's getaway to US. 

 

When I did my interview back then, one of them was caught by CO with fake financial documents. They had got them at a cyber cafe down there next to KCB Kencom Stage. I know this is unrelated to you, but just trying to help a fellow and make sure you don't end up in more mess than you can deal with. But as you know, our countrymen know it all. 

 

Anyway, carry on.

'' I KNOW our countrymen and how they think we're world geniuses ''

 

'' But as you know, our countrymen know it all ''

[Timona 4,208]

Just now, Mundo254 said:

'' I KNOW our countrymen and how they think we're world geniuses ''

 

'' But as you know, our countrymen know it all ''

 

You do understand I wasn't taking a swipe at you but merely conversing or telling you a story I know. You may have missed that. 

[Family 4,152]

5 hours ago, Mundo254 said:

I KNOW our countrymen and how they think we're world geniuses ''

 

'' But as you know, our countrymen know it all ''

I hope you take this in good spirit, as @Timona pointed out in one of earlier posts , the Consulate is probably a bit rougher than others because of the High Fraud Designation. I was shocked to read that they denied the already completed adoption because CO deemed grandparents better suited …

 

So think of this as a practice run to all sorts of possible challenges at consulate. Also , given the priority date moving so slow, fulfill the 2 year physical/legal requirements BEFORE submitting to NVC , if possible to avoid issues with exceptions RFEs and be ready for Consular scrutiny.

[jan22 3,056]

10 hours ago, Mundo254 said:

Her case is still far of from the NVC stage (PD June 2019, Visa bulletin currently @ Aug 2016 for filing) so i think that will probably be fulfilled.My sister has already began the adoption process and we are well aware of the timelines.

 

AOS wouldn't be a problem. My parents in the US and I hopefully at the time should be able to take care of that.

 

I totally understand that it may not be a straight forward case and one that may bring about questions from the CO at the embassy but my family/sister are more than ready to honestly and sincerely lay the facts on the table. 

Just to clarify, the current PD is actually 01 Dec 2014 -- you need to look at Table A, not Table B.  I don't know how long the domestic adoption process takes in Kenya, but I would think there will be plenty of time for your sister to meet the two year legal and physical custody requirement.  One thing to be aware of, since your niece is already 14,  the adoption itself must be final before she turns 16.  Any (or all) of the two year custody requirement can be met after she is 16, as long as the final adoption decree is done before her 16th birthday.  

 

You should then have no trouble adding her as a derivative on your sister's petition -- I wish you the best in doing so and am sorry for your family's loss.

Edited July 14, 2022 by jan22

[SteveInBostonI130 3,482]

11 hours ago, Mundo254 said:

Her case is still far of from the NVC stage (PD June 2019, Visa bulletin currently @ Aug 2016 for filing) so i think that will probably be fulfilled.My sister has already began the adoption process and we are well aware of the timelines.

 

AOS wouldn't be a problem. My parents in the US and I hopefully at the time should be able to take care of that.

 

I totally understand that it may not be a straight forward case and one that may bring about questions from the CO at the embassy but my family/sister are more than ready to honestly and sincerely lay the facts on the table. 

 

It seems you are aware of all the steps and the timeline.

 

When your sister is able to pay and submit documents at the NVC stage, she can update her family size on the DS-260.  The adopted child or any other new children do not need to have been listed in the I-130 petition.