Can I petition for my son who is on a student visa?

[Redro 4,611]

21 hours ago, Claire B said:

Hi,

my son is currently studying for 4 years in the US on a F1 student visa. I have just received my green card. Can I petition for a green card for him? I know the wait times are long. He’s 21 years old. Just wanted to know what the procedure would be. 

Looking at your timeline and previous posts:

You were still at the USCIS stage waiting for NOA2 (for the K1) in June.

Have you interviewed for your K1 visa and entered the US, married and adjusted status successfully or are you still waiting for your K1 interview?

If it is the former and you are inside the US with the physical green card then apply for your son ASAP. 

If you are still in the UK and only have your NOA2 you will have to wait until you enter the US, marry, and receive the green card after adjustment before you can apply. 

Good luck! I am sorry this road as been so difficult for you.

ETA: If you have your physical GC already CONGRATULATIONS! Seems like adjustment is speeding up. When is positive for all the K1 filers. 

Edited August 10, 2023 by Redro

[Claire B 8]

4 minutes ago, Redro said:

Looking at your timeline and previous posts:

You were still at the USCIS stage waiting for NOA2 (for the K1) in June.

Have you interviewed for your K1 visa and entered the US, married and adjusted status successfully or are you still waiting for your K1 interview?

If it is the former and you are inside the US with the physical green card then apply for your son ASAP. 

If you are still in the UK and only have your NOA2 you will have to wait until you enter the US, marry, and receive the green card after adjustment before you can apply. 

Good luck! I am sorry this road as been so difficult for you.

ETA: If you have your physical GC already CONGRATULATIONS! Seems like adjustment is speeding up. When is positive for all the K1 filers. 

Yes I’m in the US now. Thanks to numerous emails to the White House back and forth I got re-approved and case number/interview all within weeks of each other. Sadly my son aged out but he was granted a 5 year F1 visa and starts college next week so at least gets to experience life in the US if only for 5 years. 

[Redro 4,611]

7 minutes ago, Claire B said:

Yes I’m in the US now. Thanks to numerous emails to the White House back and forth I got re-approved and case number/interview all within weeks of each other. Sadly my son aged out but he was granted a 5 year F1 visa and starts college next week so at least gets to experience life in the US if only for 5 years. 

I am so sorry your son aged out. But, it is great you were able to adjust so quickly. That is some justice for all the RFEs and the missing documents. 

 

ETA: As you've had such a hard time with USCIS you can see why it is better to file sooner rather than later. As processing times are sometimes not accurate due to unforeseen circumstances. Thankfully your son can remain in the US on his F1 visa. Hopefully he can look for an alternative path to green card through work visa or maybe he will find someone special- just like you did. 

Edited August 10, 2023 by Redro