step parent petition to step child outside the US

[e_babe198027]

Hi to everyone,
My husband (US citizen) would like to bring my son here in the US, should he only file for i-130, G-325a and affidavit of support? or does he need to file i-485.
My son is 13 years old. Im wondering if it's easier to bring him here with i-130 or together with i-485. Please clarify.

THanks

Marie

[rayb]

The I-485 is only used when the Green Card applicant is already in the U.S. Your husband needs only file the I-130 for the child. The G-325A is not needed for a child petition. The sponsorship documents submttal comes after the petition is approved and is at the National Visa Center.

-_Ray B

Hi to everyone,
My husband (US citizen) would like to bring my son here in the US, should he only file for i-130, G-325a and affidavit of support? or does he need to file i-485.
My son is 13 years old. Im wondering if it's easier to bring him here with i-130 or together with i-485. Please clarify.

THanks

Marie

[e_babe198027]

The I-485 is only used when the Green Card applicant is already in the U.S. Your husband needs only file the I-130 for the child. The G-325A is not needed for a child petition. The sponsorship documents submttal comes after the petition is approved and is at the National Visa Center.

-_Ray B

Thank you sir