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Separate I-130 Forms? (Wife & Stepchild)

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chrisnjill   13

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Hello Everyone,

I filed the I-130 Form for my Alien Spouse, and listed her daughter as additional relative. Before filing, I scheduled an interview at the USCIS NYC Office to make sure I had everything in order. I was told the child (under 21) can be put on and NOT need a separate form filed. Our case has been accepted and when talking with USCIS I'm told I may need to file a separate I-130 for the child, but depending who interviews, they may accept as is. Will I need to file for my step child? Thanks for any helpful info!

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arken   4,197

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It does not depend on who interviews but it depends on who is the petitioner. If you are a US citizen, you have to file separate i130 for your spouse and her daughter. If you are a permanent resident, you can list her kid in her i130.

Since you are posting on IR1/CR1 forum, i guess you are a USC. So file i130 for her kid ASAP.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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NikLR   13,220

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Agreed. The IR1/CR1 visa class does not allow derivatives. File an I-130 for the child asap. Include a copy of the mom's NOA1 and ask for them to be joined.

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