I wrote this on the IR-1/CR-1 board, but wanted to get input from this board as well. It relates to whether I should go ahead and submit an I-130 for my 9 year-old step-daughter...in addition to pursuing the K-3/4 through the I-129F (I have already submitted the I-130 for my wife).

"I was advised to go the K-3 route. I was told that by including my step-daughter's name on the I-129F, she would automatically be included in the K-3 visa application. I was advised that the I-129F's were being processed faster than the I-130s...so getting a K-3 was better than waiting for a CR-1.

I submitted the I-130 in mid-September. I submitted the I-129F last Friday (10-13). I could probably do an I-130 for my step-daughter, but I probably couldn't get it completed and mailed until early to mid-November. Does it make sense to still do it? If so, why? I just want to understand why I am doing certain things.

Further, if I file a I-130, I assume her mother actually fills out the paperwork (with me) and signs on behalf of the 9 year old child. Correct?

Thanks for any and all information and help.

Mike

Mike,

You are going to have to submit an I-130 petition for the child sooner or later. Why didn't you do it at the same time that you submitted the I-130 for your wife?

Having submitted 1 I-130 petition, for your wife, you should know who signs it.

Yodrak

Yes, I know I sign the actual I-130. But, if I recall correctly, she had to sign the biographical information forms. FOr a child, who signs? The parent...the child herself....or both?

Thanks,
Mike


Mike,

You are going to have to submit an I-130 petition for the child sooner or later. Why didn't you do it at the same time that you submitted the I-130 for your wife?

Having submitted 1 I-130 petition, for your wife, you should know who signs it.

Yodrak

[quote name='Mike and Adriana' post='510906' date='Oct 17 2006, 02:59 PM'] I wrote this on the IR-1/CR-1 board, but wanted to get input from this board as well. It relates to whether I should go ahead and submit an I-130 for my 9 year-old step-daughter...in addition to pursuing the K-3/4 through the I-129F (I have already submitted the I-130 for my wife).

"I was advised to go the K-3 route. I was told that by including my step-daughter's name on the I-129F, she would automatically be included in the K-3 visa application. I was advised that the I-129F's were being processed faster than the I-130s...so getting a K-3 was better than waiting for a CR-1.

I submitted the I-130 in mid-September. I submitted the I-129F last Friday (10-13). I could probably do an I-130 for my step-daughter, but I probably couldn't get it completed and mailed until early to mid-November. Does it make sense to still do it? If so, why? I just want to understand why I am doing certain things.

Further, if I file a I-130, I assume her mother actually fills out the paperwork (with me) and signs on behalf of the 9 year old child. Correct?

Thanks for any and all information and help.

Mike [/quote]
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Mike,

I guess it's time to read the instructions.

Yodrak

hi mike,
i'm in the same boat as you my husband filed the i130 for me then the i129f for me and my kids, this was of course before i found this site.
we are continuing with the k3 and will file for the kids once we are there. its kinda a money now or later kind of thing and with xmas coming we decided to wait.

i'm not sure if paperwork for kids would catch up and would we need 2 seperate interviews if i130 is pursued.

good luck in your journey

the child does not need the biographic data sheet. Just the I-130 sheet.