ir2 Need Help with Next Steps After Receiving IR2 Visas for My Kids

[HeenaMUA 3]

Hi everyone,

I always get great help from this forum, and I really appreciate it! Now, I need guidance on the next steps, so if you have any knowledge or personal experience, please share.

Here’s my situation:

I finally got IR2 immigrant visas for all three of my kids, valid until mid-August. However, I work as a makeup artist, and I already have clients booked until next year. Also, wrapping up everything and moving to the USA permanently in such a short time is difficult. It’s not a good time to sell property in Canada, as I’d likely lose around $100,000 if I sold now.

A bit of background about me: I was born in the USA, lived there until age 7, then moved to Pakistan until age 25. After getting married, I moved to Canada, where I’ve been living since. I don’t have close ties in the USA currently.

My kids are all under 13 years old. While I can’t move permanently right now, I want to secure their U.S. citizenship or passports so we can move more easily within the next 1-2 years.

Here’s my initial plan:

• Enter the USA with my kids for 2-3 weeks.
• Use a friend’s address as a temporary mailing address.
• Apply for their U.S. passports while there and then return to Canada.

My questions:

• Does this approach make sense?
• Are there any potential issues with this plan?
• Is there a better way to ensure they get their U.S. passports or citizenship status?
• Has anyone been through a similar situation who could share their experience?

I’d really appreciate any insights, especially on how to best navigate this process!

Thank you!

[Ontarkie 14,636]

Your plan will work. As soon as they enter with their visas they will be USC. Get the ball rolling with passports and the N600.