Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

Hi there, I was born in England but moved to the States in 1994. I became an American Citizen in 2008. My son lived with me for a few years when I first came here but has been back in the UK for a number of years now. He's 28 now, unmarried, and is now ready to come live with his mum! My health has been pretty bad over the past 6 years and my doctor has very kindly written a note detailing my problems, and the fact that a big stressor that brings on some attacks is stress. I am very stressed and worried about my son and how long it might take before we're reunited. I have put the initial I130 petition in and now play the waiting game. I can't imagine having to wait years and years for everything to be finalized. I'm guessing the next step, if we're approved, is to wait for a Visa to be available but not sure how long that takes, and if there is anything we can do in the meantime. Also, have a great support letter from a friend who is a former Georgia Senator. Anyone whose been through this, please give me advice or tell me what we can do to improve the waiting time. Thanks for your time. Sue.

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

Hi Sue.

I don't know but hello.

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

From one Sue to another ... welcome to BE!

I know it can be very stressful being parted from our loved ones, but you've come to the right place, we have many members in the same position of you as they wait for loved ones to join them in the US. So pop onto our USA forum and say hi and get to know everyone. I'm sure you will get lots of support from everyone.

Where abouts in the UK are you? I've recently moved from North Carolina to Florida.

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

Did you mean where am I from? I'm from Harrogate, Yorkshire. I now live in Augusta, GA... although lived in California when I first came here. Life is good here, apart from my health, as I mentioned. Six years of suffering, recently had my large intestine removed and was better for a short while, but now all the symptoms are coming back. My son is very worried about me and wants to be here to support me. My husband is great, and very loving and supportive, but if only my son was here too. The stress of worrying about him is not a good thing. Love your bouncing sheep btw ;O)

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

Sorry I meant in the US ... I'm all sixes and sevens :) I've never been to Augusta but I hear it's a nice place.

The bouncing sheep actually belonged to another of our members named fatbrit who recently died. He's been a member here for over 9 years and it's our way of remembering him, many of us are donning his avatar in his honour so you may see a few of them around. A bit depressing to start telling you about a member that has died when you've only just joined, but hopefully it will give you an idea of how much we help and appreciate each other here. We enjoy the banter, and the jokes and pick holes in each other, and moan at each other, and moan about each other, but we are also one big virtual family and we are here for each other and we support each other so I hope that you too will find in time that BE is your little home away from home.

You can read more about fatbrit here

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

Hi there....I'm sorry your going through such a tough time right now. I know how it feels to be apart from the ones you love, I have been doing it for quite some time. Regarding doing things to improve the waiting time, well is there a possibility your son could come over and visit whilst the I-130 is being processed, I know this helped me cope with being away from my husband, even if it was once.
Hubby & I filed our I-130 petition July 2012 and I have my interview at the embassy in June, so it's taken nearly a year from start to finish. Although every case is different....

I wish I could give you some encouraging words to help you through this challenging time, all I can say is that time does move and fingers crossed your son will be with you soon.

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

Welcome to BE and good luck!

The immigration forum here really is the best place to ask for advice.

Might help others if you said how old your son was when you got the greencard and US citizenship, but guessing he was over 18 when you got citizenship, so probably won't make much difference.

If he's able to get a visa in his own right, via work or study, he could pursue that too.

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

According to the latest Visa bulletin unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens (F1) are being processed from April 06.

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bul...etin_5927.html

Looks like you obtained citizenship when he was 23.

I don't believe that a doctor's letter is going to expedite your cause.

Re: Ex Pat, now a US Citizen need my son with me!
 

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