Jan Alaska

I'm in the US and now hold a 10yr greencard, my son who is currently 15 has decided he would like to take some time out and come and live with me for a couple of years when hes finished school this summer. He has dyslexia and has found school more than challenging and doesnt want to go to college.

So far I've worked out that I or my USC husband need to file I-130 for him but apart from that I am totally lost! I cant find a timeline anywhere (where did Matt Udall's site go?) and would really appreciate some advice on what we need to do to get him over here.

thanks in advance
Jan

Noorah101

Hi Jan,

Here's a good place to start reading: http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/child.htm

Best Wishes,
Rene

Jan Alaska

Thanks Rene
next stupid question, is it better (quicker) if I petition for him as a LPR ? or my husband as a USC ?
AND .... am I reading correctly that we can file for him once he is in the country ? and if so does that mean he can come in on a visa waiver ??

questions questions

Jan

Noorah101

Hi Jan,

I'm sorry...I haven't gone through the process of bringing a child over. Hopefully someone who has been through it will chime in with some comments.

Best Wishes,
Rene

Ray

Here you are Jan this might help ..on the right it shown the method if you apply in the US or in GB
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...iv/immrel.html

Rete

Better for your husband as the USC to petition for him as a stepchild. No you need to file for him while he is residing in the UK. You can get the process started now and by the time he completes his studies this summer he should have his visa for entry as an LP. If you become a USC before his entrance, he might well become a US citizen upon entry as well. Check the age limits on that because I'm not sure on where the break off point is, i.e. 16 or 18.

Matthew Udall

If you are referring to my service center processing time charts, they are still locted at http://members.aol.com/MDUdall/sctimes.htm

Jan Alaska

Thanks Matt, I did have it bookmarked but due to pc mysteriously contracting a virus when my 19yr old was on it I had to rebuild.

Jan

meauxna

Hi again, Jan!
Here's the official Case Processing Dates from USCIS:
https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp