If I’m a US citizen by born aboard and am moving back to work but my husband and kids are not US citizens, how long does it take before I can move them to the states?
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If I’m a US citizen by born aboard and am moving back to work but my husband and kids are not US citizens, how long does it take before I can move them to the states?
How long will it take before I can move my kids to the states with me once the I 130 petition has been submitted?
Asked on February 25, 2015 under Immigration Law, North Carolina
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The process usually takes about 10-12 months if your husband and kids are abroad from start (filing the petitions) to visa issuance.� There is really not much you can do to expedite the process if they are overseas unless they can enter the US as visitors in the meantime.
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