K2 requirements

[MayaLar 0]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

[calico1 1]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

Hi MayaLar.

I will doing the same thing in a few months, but I am sure there will be a medical and interview and all the other stuff too..as well as an application and fee for each child..just replied to let ya know your not alone..here we go again...... more research...best of luck!

[MikeInWyoming 2]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

In your I-129F

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child. You submit birth certs for each child as you know. Two Passport photos of each child. Photocopy of passport for each child. There an no extra fees at this point.

Later once the I-129F has been approved there are additional such as a DS-156 and a DS-157 for each child. There are extra fees here. The K1 filing fee is $131 in peso's at Banco de Oro. Each K2 is an additional $131. When you go to St. Luke's there are fees for each K2 as well. (Remember four Passport photos for each for St. Luke's and two more each for the Interview!)

Good luck. We brought my wife's 11 yo daughter with us and that part of the process was without any problems.

[Dakine 26]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

In your I-129F

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child. You submit birth certs for each child as you know. Two Passport photos of each child. Photocopy of passport for each child. There an no extra fees at this point.

Later once the I-129F has been approved there are additional such as a DS-156 and a DS-157 for each child. There are extra fees here. The K1 filing fee is $131 in peso's at Banco de Oro. Each K2 is an additional $131. When you go to St. Luke's there are fees for each K2 as well. (Remember four Passport photos for each for St. Luke's and two more each for the Interview!)

Good luck. We brought my wife's 11 yo daughter with us and that part of the process was without any problems.

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child.

Where did you get that information?

[Scott and Mhay 57]

you need a separate G-325A for each individual petitioning for a visa. All the same as the mother.

[MikeInWyoming 2]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

In your I-129F

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child. You submit birth certs for each child as you know. Two Passport photos of each child. Photocopy of passport for each child. There an no extra fees at this point.

Later once the I-129F has been approved there are additional such as a DS-156 and a DS-157 for each child. There are extra fees here. The K1 filing fee is $131 in peso's at Banco de Oro. Each K2 is an additional $131. When you go to St. Luke's there are fees for each K2 as well. (Remember four Passport photos for each for St. Luke's and two more each for the Interview!)

Good luck. We brought my wife's 11 yo daughter with us and that part of the process was without any problems.

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child.

Where did you get that information?

Don't remember the original - but you have to do the same for the AOS later. Remember the G325A for the K2 provides information about the kids that USCIS does not get otherwise. AND later each child files a DS-156. General rule is a G325A for every DS-156.

There is a paucity of information about filing for K2 children on any site - including the USCIS site. However as guideline I found useful - when in doubt - add rather than leave out. We have spoken to people who were told that they did not need a police clearance - only an NBI - but they then later were sent a RFE for a police clearance. Nowhere is there any doc that says you must have an old married name listed as an AKA on the NBI even though there was an annulment - but it must be there. The USEM web site says St. Luke's requires one photo, (and this site said three) but in fact they required FOUR for each applicant.

[Dakine 26]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

In your I-129F

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child. You submit birth certs for each child as you know. Two Passport photos of each child. Photocopy of passport for each child. There an no extra fees at this point.

Later once the I-129F has been approved there are additional such as a DS-156 and a DS-157 for each child. There are extra fees here. The K1 filing fee is $131 in peso's at Banco de Oro. Each K2 is an additional $131. When you go to St. Luke's there are fees for each K2 as well. (Remember four Passport photos for each for St. Luke's and two more each for the Interview!)

Good luck. We brought my wife's 11 yo daughter with us and that part of the process was without any problems.

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child.

Where did you get that information?

Don't remember the original - but you have to do the same for the AOS later. Remember the G325A for the K2 provides information about the kids that USCIS does not get otherwise. AND later each child files a DS-156. General rule is a G325A for every DS-156.

There is a paucity of information about filing for K2 children on any site - including the USCIS site. However as guideline I found useful - when in doubt - add rather than leave out. We have spoken to people who were told that they did not need a police clearance - only an NBI - but they then later were sent a RFE for a police clearance. Nowhere is there any doc that says you must have an old married name listed as an AKA on the NBI even though there was an annulment - but it must be there. The USEM web site says St. Luke's requires one photo, (and this site said three) but in fact they required FOUR for each applicant.

Here you go!

Children under 14 No need a G325A . I never submit one for my 6 year old stepdaughter for the embassy interview or AOS>

Doesn't hurt tho especially if 13.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...ing_26aug08.pdf

Question: Please clarify whether a 13-year-old child who is filing an I-485 should file a G-325A. Although it is not required until he or she turns 14, we are wondering if USCIS would prefer the form to be completed when s/he is 13, to avoid having to send an RFE.

Response: According to 8 CFR 245.2(a)(3)(i), USCIS will only accept the G-325A from an applicant that has reached his or her 14th birthday at the time of filing the I-485 application. If the applicant reaches his or her 14th birthday after the I-485 application was filed, USCIS will then RFE for the Biometric Fee and the G-325A. A case will not be rejected if the G-325A is included for a child under 14. However, a new G-325A and biometrics fee will be requested once the child turns 14 years of age. Although we understand and appreciate the pro-active approach, USCIS cannot accept the biometrics fee for an applicant under 14 years of age and must obtain the child’s signature on the Form G-325A once the child becomes 14 years old. The RFE process is not extensive for these cases and should not significantly slow down the adjudication of the case.

Edited November 7, 2009 by Dakine

[sunandmoon 450]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

In your I-129F

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child. You submit birth certs for each child as you know. Two Passport photos of each child. Photocopy of passport for each child. There an no extra fees at this point.

Later once the I-129F has been approved there are additional such as a DS-156 and a DS-157 for each child. There are extra fees here. The K1 filing fee is $131 in peso's at Banco de Oro. Each K2 is an additional $131. When you go to St. Luke's there are fees for each K2 as well. (Remember four Passport photos for each for St. Luke's and two more each for the Interview!)

Good luck. We brought my wife's 11 yo daughter with us and that part of the process was without any problems.

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child.

Where did you get that information?

Don't remember the original - but you have to do the same for the AOS later. Remember the G325A for the K2 provides information about the kids that USCIS does not get otherwise. AND later each child files a DS-156. General rule is a G325A for every DS-156.

There is a paucity of information about filing for K2 children on any site - including the USCIS site. However as guideline I found useful - when in doubt - add rather than leave out. We have spoken to people who were told that they did not need a police clearance - only an NBI - but they then later were sent a RFE for a police clearance. Nowhere is there any doc that says you must have an old married name listed as an AKA on the NBI even though there was an annulment - but it must be there. The USEM web site says St. Luke's requires one photo, (and this site said three) but in fact they required FOUR for each applicant.

Here you go!

Children under 14 No need a G325A . I never submit one for my 6 year old stepdaughter for the embassy interview or AOS>

Doesn't hurt tho especially if 13.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...ing_26aug08.pdf

Question: Please clarify whether a 13-year-old child who is filing an I-485 should file a G-325A. Although it is not required until he or she turns 14, we are wondering if USCIS would prefer the form to be completed when s/he is 13, to avoid having to send an RFE.

Response: According to 8 CFR 245.2(a)(3)(i), USCIS will only accept the G-325A from an applicant that has reached his or her 14th birthday at the time of filing the I-485 application. If the applicant reaches his or her 14th birthday after the I-485 application was filed, USCIS will then RFE for the Biometric Fee and the G-325A. A case will not be rejected if the G-325A is included for a child under 14. However, a new G-325A and biometrics fee will be requested once the child turns 14 years of age. Although we understand and appreciate the pro-active approach, USCIS cannot accept the biometrics fee for an applicant under 14 years of age and must obtain the child’s signature on the Form G-325A once the child becomes 14 years old. The RFE process is not extensive for these cases and should not significantly slow down the adjudication of the case.

I've also been there, done it. just to repeat, the G-325a for a child is not needed with filing of I-129f. when applying for the K-2 Visa at the Embassy, G-325a is not needed for DS-156. once here in USA and applying for AOS, a G-325a could be needed.

[nydvo 0]

done 2 k1 /k2 petitions.. 2007 and 2 months ago.. and we didnt include a G325a for my son.

[Dakine 26]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

In your I-129F

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child. You submit birth certs for each child as you know. Two Passport photos of each child. Photocopy of passport for each child. There an no extra fees at this point.

Later once the I-129F has been approved there are additional such as a DS-156 and a DS-157 for each child. There are extra fees here. The K1 filing fee is $131 in peso's at Banco de Oro. Each K2 is an additional $131. When you go to St. Luke's there are fees for each K2 as well. (Remember four Passport photos for each for St. Luke's and two more each for the Interview!)

Good luck. We brought my wife's 11 yo daughter with us and that part of the process was without any problems.

You fill out a separate G-325A (set) for each child.

Where did you get that information?

Don't remember the original - but you have to do the same for the AOS later. Remember the G325A for the K2 provides information about the kids that USCIS does not get otherwise. AND later each child files a DS-156. General rule is a G325A for every DS-156.

There is a paucity of information about filing for K2 children on any site - including the USCIS site. However as guideline I found useful - when in doubt - add rather than leave out. We have spoken to people who were told that they did not need a police clearance - only an NBI - but they then later were sent a RFE for a police clearance. Nowhere is there any doc that says you must have an old married name listed as an AKA on the NBI even though there was an annulment - but it must be there. The USEM web site says St. Luke's requires one photo, (and this site said three) but in fact they required FOUR for each applicant.

Here you go!

Children under 14 No need a G325A . I never submit one for my 6 year old stepdaughter for the embassy interview or AOS>

Doesn't hurt tho especially if 13.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...ing_26aug08.pdf

Question: Please clarify whether a 13-year-old child who is filing an I-485 should file a G-325A. Although it is not required until he or she turns 14, we are wondering if USCIS would prefer the form to be completed when s/he is 13, to avoid having to send an RFE.

Response: According to 8 CFR 245.2(a)(3)(i), USCIS will only accept the G-325A from an applicant that has reached his or her 14th birthday at the time of filing the I-485 application. If the applicant reaches his or her 14th birthday after the I-485 application was filed, USCIS will then RFE for the Biometric Fee and the G-325A. A case will not be rejected if the G-325A is included for a child under 14. However, a new G-325A and biometrics fee will be requested once the child turns 14 years of age. Although we understand and appreciate the pro-active approach, USCIS cannot accept the biometrics fee for an applicant under 14 years of age and must obtain the child’s signature on the Form G-325A once the child becomes 14 years old. The RFE process is not extensive for these cases and should not significantly slow down the adjudication of the case.

I've also been there, done it. just to repeat, the G-325a for a child is not needed with filing of I-129f. when applying for the K-2 Visa at the Embassy, G-325a is not needed for DS-156. once here in USA and applying for AOS, a G-325a could be needed.

As I said! We did EVERYTHING without submitting G325As for my stepdaughter. NO NEED.

Heck look at the form. There's very little someone under 14 could fill out! Most would be N/A.

[Mr.&Mrs.A 0]

We are going thru K-1 & K-2 process right now. Our application is in route to USEM and no G-325 for my fiance's 10 year old son, just Passport & Birth Certificate.

[MayaLar 0]

Thanks Everyone for all your inputs....

[MayaLar 0]

Hi everyone!

What's the process of K2 follow to join the applicant?Are there any requirements needed aside from daughter's birth certificate?Please help....

Thanks in advance!

Hi MayaLar.

I will doing the same thing in a few months, but I am sure there will be a medical and interview and all the other stuff too..as well as an application and fee for each child..just replied to let ya know your not alone..here we go again...... more research...best of luck!

Hi thanks sis!

Please keep me posted once you start with it....

[Dakine 26]

MUCH MUCH easier to have anak come to the US with the K1. Fillow to join can be a problem.

[marklovetina 52]

We are going thru K-1 & K-2 process right now. Our application is in route to USEM and no G-325 for my fiance's 10 year old son, just Passport & Birth Certificate.

how about the permission of the biological father..? and the dswd part...? i cant understand about this hope those who had the k2 pls. share and give infos. about my Q?... child is only 7 yrs. old...