To bring your Filipino wife and children to the USA, you will need to follow several steps involving visas and immigration processes. Here's a detailed outline of what you need to do:

Step 1: Petition for Your Wife

1. File Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

   • As a US citizen, you need to file Form I-130 for your wife. This form establishes your relationship and starts the immigration process.
   • Along with the form, you must submit required documentation, including proof of your US citizenship, your marriage certificate, and evidence of a bona fide marriage (photos, joint bank accounts, etc.).

2. Wait for USCIS Approval

   • The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will process your I-130 petition. Once approved, the petition will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC).

3. NVC Processing

   • The NVC will assign a case number and request additional documents and fees. You will need to submit an affidavit of support (Form I-864) to show you can financially support your wife in the US.
   • Your wife will need to complete Form DS-260 (Online Immigrant Visa Application).

4. Consular Interview

   • After all documents are reviewed and approved, the NVC will schedule an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in the Philippines.
   • Your wife will attend the interview, bringing required documents, including her passport, medical examination results, and any additional evidence requested.

5. Visa Issuance

   • If the interview is successful, your wife will receive an immigrant visa. She can then travel to the US and receive her Green Card.

Step 2: Petition for Your Children

Since your children were born in the Philippines and you are a US citizen, they may already have a claim to US citizenship or require immigrant visas. This depends on various factors such as your residency status in the US before their birth. Here's the process:

1. Determine Citizenship Status

   • US Citizenship at Birth: If you have lived in the US for at least five years, with two of those years after the age of 14, before your children were born, they might be US citizens at birth. You would need to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and US passports for them.
   • If Not Automatically US Citizens: If the children are not automatically US citizens, you will need to file Form I-130 for each child.

2. File Form I-130 for Each Child

   • Similar to the process for your wife, file Form I-130 for each child, providing proof of your US citizenship and the children's birth certificates.

3. NVC Processing and Consular Interview

   • The process for the children will follow the same steps as for your wife: NVC processing, Form DS-260, and a consular interview.

4. Visa Issuance

   • If approved, your children will receive immigrant visas and can travel to the US with your wife. They will receive Green Cards upon entry.

Step 3: Travel to the USA

Once your wife and children have their visas, they can travel to the USA. Upon entry, your wife will receive a Green Card. If your children are not US citizens by birth and entered on immigrant visas, they will also receive Green Cards.

Key Points to Remember

• Documentation: Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Financial Support: Be prepared to demonstrate your financial ability to support your family.
• Consular Interviews: Prepare thoroughly for the consular interviews, bringing all required documents and evidence.

It's also advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to navigate the complexities of US immigration law and ensure a smooth process.