Hi
I am new to this forum and really need some advice please
This is our situation:
I am a dual citizen (Australia/US). I was born in Australia and received US citizenship through my Dad. I have never lived in the US.
My husband is British with permanant residency in Australia however he has just applied for Australian citizenship.
My son (17months) was born in Australia. He is a dual citizen (Australian/British).
We are wanting to move to the US and I am just trying to sort out which visa application I need to complete for my husband and son.
I found out that since I have never lived in America that I can not automatically pass on US citizenship to my son.
It is my understanding that I need to file a I-130 petition for both my husband and son to apply for a Green Card (Permanent Residence) in Sydney (I live in QLD).
Then once the petition is approved, fill in the forms, attend an interview and if approved my husband and son will be given visas.
Is that about right?
Also, does anyone know how long the process takes roughly? For example, from the time I file the petition in Sydney to the time the visas are issued - how long?
Thank you
I am new to this forum and really need some advice please
This is our situation:
I am a dual citizen (Australia/US). I was born in Australia and received US citizenship through my Dad. I have never lived in the US.
My husband is British with permanant residency in Australia however he has just applied for Australian citizenship.
My son (17months) was born in Australia. He is a dual citizen (Australian/British).
We are wanting to move to the US and I am just trying to sort out which visa application I need to complete for my husband and son.
I found out that since I have never lived in America that I can not automatically pass on US citizenship to my son.
It is my understanding that I need to file a I-130 petition for both my husband and son to apply for a Green Card (Permanent Residence) in Sydney (I live in QLD).
Then once the petition is approved, fill in the forms, attend an interview and if approved my husband and son will be given visas.
Is that about right?
Also, does anyone know how long the process takes roughly? For example, from the time I file the petition in Sydney to the time the visas are issued - how long?
Thank you