QUESTION
How soon can I start filing for my twenty one year old daughter?
Asked on Nov 23rd, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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My husband has filed for me and his 10 year old daughter. I have a 21 year old daughter, his stepdaughter who he can't file for, because of her age. I am sad to leave my child behind. I want to start filing for her soon. Tell me how soon I can start filing for her.
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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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You can apply now but the wait is long, the time depending on the country.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2013 at 12:34 AM
You can petition for her as soon as you become a permanent resident but depending on her country of birth, it may be a long process. In the meantime, however, if your daughter is eligible she might be able to get a student visa or an employment-based visa to come to the US.
Answered on Nov 30th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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As a resident, you can file an I-130 petition immediately for your 21 year old daughter. She will have to wait until there is a visa available before she enters as a resident.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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Once you have a green card, you can file for her. It will take several years for her to use that petition to get a green card however it is a start. In the meantime she may be able to obtain her own school or work visa to be in the US. I encourage you to have a full consult with a competent immigration attorney to evaluate her options.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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As soon as you get your LPR card.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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As soon as you are a permanent resident you can file for your 21 year old daughter provided she is unmarried. She will be in the FB-2b queue until you become a citizen yourself. If she does get married before you become a citizen then she will lose her place in line.
Answered on Nov 23rd, 2011 at 10:05 PM
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As soon as you get your green card you can file for your daughter. The bad news is that it will take anywhere from 5 to 8 years to get her here.
Answered on Nov 23rd, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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Once you get your permanent residence, you can start the process for her as the FB-2B unmarried adult child of an LPR. After you naturalize, she upgrades to the FB-1. Check the DOS visa bulletin for priority date processing times.
Answered on Nov 23rd, 2011 at 7:48 PM