Adjustment of Status for my son

[DrewM 2]

3 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

You can be sarcastic about detective work, but details like this matter for getting correct answers to immigration questions. 

I asked very specific question and received helpful responses. 

Let's not get carried away.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

7 hours ago, DrewM said:

I asked very specific question and received helpful responses. 

Let's not get carried away.

Answers that were based on the understanding that it was your son and that it mattered when you got citizenship. If it’s not your biological son, it doesn’t.  Other answers might change too.  Annoying to have wasted time here. Good luck with everything though.  

Edited October 31, 2022 by SusieQQQ

[DrewM 2]

51 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Answers that were based on the understanding that it was your son and that it mattered when you got citizenship. If it’s not your biological son, it doesn’t.  Other answers might change too.  Annoying to have wasted time here. Good luck with everything though.  

Thanks for your help anyway! 

[DrewM 2]

On 10/29/2022 at 5:39 PM, Mike E said:

Cool.  It is critical you file I-130 + I-485  + I-864 as soon as possible.  
 

Are you married to his mother? 

Do we need to also file Form I-693?

[DrewM 2]

@Mike Eany chance you could answer my question?

[Lil bear 4,181]

On 10/31/2022 at 3:03 PM, DrewM said:

Do we need to also file Form I-693?

You will need it before the interview yes … 

[DrewM 2]

1 hour ago, Lil bear said:

You will need it before the interview yes … 

Got it thanks! In other words, not right away.

[DrewM 2]

1 hour ago, Lil bear said:

You will need it before the interview yes … 

Another question, since his biological father lives abroad, do we need a written agreement of some sort from him, stating he doesn't object to his son living with his mother in the US?

[OldUser 6,602]

4 minutes ago, DrewM said:

Another question, since his biological father lives abroad, do we need a written agreement of some sort from him, stating he doesn't object to his son living with his mother in the US?

Absolutely. A lot of countries won't even let the kid to leave the country without other parent's written permission. 

[DrewM 2]

3 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Absolutely. A lot of countries won't even let the kid to leave the country without other parent's written permission. 

But my step son is already in the US. Is such a letter needed for the purpose of his AOS application?

Also, should it be notarized (by whatever the appropriate authority is in the country his biological father resides now)?

[DrewM 2]

On 11/2/2022 at 9:55 PM, Lil bear said:

You will need it before the interview yes … 

I have a question about joint sponsorship. My wife doesn't have qualifying income, so my income would be used. Should she file and just list my income as well, or should we provide two I-864 forms?

[Lil bear 4,181]

6 minutes ago, DrewM said:

I have a question about joint sponsorship. My wife doesn't have qualifying income, so my income would be used. Should she file and just list my income as well, or should we provide two I-864 forms?

She files the I864,  listing you as household member who is combining income to meet the requirement.. and you complete the I 864a. 

[DrewM 2]

4 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

She files the I864,  listing you as household member who is combining income to meet the requirement.. and you complete the I 864a. 

Thank you...

I am beginning to rethink my approach. What if I file I-130 for my step son instead of my wife?

[OldUser 6,602]

54 minutes ago, DrewM said:

Thank you...

I am beginning to rethink my approach. What if I file I-130 for my step son instead of my wife?

You need to prove your relationship. Proving mother <--> son relationship may be easier than stepfather <--> step son relationship.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

On 11/8/2022 at 8:22 PM, OldUser said:

You need to prove your relationship. Proving mother <--> son relationship may be easier than stepfather <--> step son relationship.

You need one more certificate, the marriage certificate between the parent and stepparent. It’s hardly onerous.

Edited November 12, 2022 by SusieQQQ