Should i go back to PH before my visa expire?

[dreadled]

Hi i need help. i live in PH and currently in US for almost 2 yrs now and i have J1 visa that will expire this december and i ask my girlfriend(UScitiezen) to get married this june, happily she agreed=) and i have a son left in PH. im a single dad and not married in PH.

my question is Should i go back to PH before my visa expire even were already married here in US. or go back to PH wait for my spouse visa then jump back here US?

if i dont have to, whats the next step to get my son as soon as possible?

how long should it take to get his(son) visa?

thanks for you time reading this hope to hear from you guys.

[sakura]

According to these links, you might be able to apply for an Adjustment of Status (AOS):

http://www.greencardlawyers.com/greenca ... citizen._ May_I_adjust_my_status_

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=416221

So, if your J1 visa requires you to return home, then you cannot apply within the USA and will have to return home....for how long I am not sure.

[dreadled]

According to these links, you might be able to apply for an Adjustment of Status (AOS):

http://www.greencardlawyers.com/greenca ... citizen._ May_I_adjust_my_status_

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=416221

So, if your J1 visa requires you to return home, then you cannot apply within the USA and will have to return home....for how long I am not sure.

thanks for the fast responce sakura i really appriciate your help!! thank you so much

[elisagwendolyn]

It will take around 3 or 4 months....

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[dreadled]

It will take around 3 or 4 months....

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tnxz elisa! appriciate it!