IR-1/CR-1 Visa Forms and process

[ayomide1 5]

Hello Everyone,

Here is my situation.

I am originally african but now a naturalized american....

I usually travel back to Nigeria every year to see my then Fiancée who was still living in Nigeria..

Last year January , we finally got married and now have a baby girl, who is the joy of my life..

Now that i am an american citizen, i have read somewhere that the best option is to file for IR-1/CR-1 Visa for both my wife and child.Can someone tell me if i am right and if YES, what are the forms and the proccess that i need to go through .My other question is Do i need to file a seperate form i130 for both my wife and daughter..

I NEED UR OPINIONS.

Thanks

[bdawn 66]

Hello Everyone,

Here is my situation.

I am originally african but now a naturalized american....

I usually travel back to Nigeria every year to see my then Fiancée who was still living in Nigeria..

Last year January , we finally got married and now have a baby girl, who is the joy of my life..

Now that i am an american citizen, i have read somewhere that the best option is to file for IR-1/CR-1 Visa for both my wife and child.Can someone tell me if i am right and if YES, what are the forms and the proccess that i need to go through .My other question is Do i need to file a seperate form i130 for both my wife and daughter..

I NEED UR OPINIONS.

Thanks

Was your daughter born before or after you became a U.S Citizen? If she was born after you became a U.S Citizen, she's entitled to U.S citizenship and can obtain a U.S Passport. You can contact the embassy on this. If she was born before you became a U.S Citizen, you have to file separate I-130 for both your wife and the girl. Information about the forms and process can be obtained from www.uscis.gov

I hope this helps.

[YuAndDan 153]

You file separate I-130 for wife and child. Did you naturalize before or after child's birth? If before, you may be able to get child's birth registered at US Consulate, and get child a US Passport, then no visa needed for child. If after, then should be able to claim citizenship for child after entry to the USA by filing an N-600.

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Resources/A4en.pdf (Actually, it looks like you could claim citizenship for child, if born after you naturalized)

[ayomide1 5]

She was born before I became a US citizen...she came three months early

[SisJ 13]

Here's the guide for filing I-130 http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 ....Good Luck with the process.

[ayomide1 5]

Just to be clear and on the right track.. I want to file the petition that will not make them have to do adjustment of status thing when they get here again

[YuAndDan 153]

She was born before I became a US citizen...she came three months early

Then you will be filing an I-130 also for her, and then later can claim citizenship after she enters the USA.

[ayomide1 5]

Can you tell me what and what I will need to include in the applications for each of them and how long it will take

[bdawn 66]

Then you will be filing an I-130 also for her, and then later can claim citizenship after she enters the USA.

Found this on the uscis.gov

• Your child may qualify for naturalization if you are a U.S. citizen, the child was born outside the U.S., the child is currently residing outside the U.S., and all other eligibility requirements are met.

Note: You may already be a U.S. citizen and not need to apply for naturalization if your biological or adoptive parent(s) became a U.S. citizen before you reached the age of 18. See the “Citizenship through Parents” link to the left.

[patient2010 93]

Just to be clear and on the right track.. I want to file the petition that will not make them have to do adjustment of status thing when they get here again

Yes u r on the right track with CR1 u dont have to adjust status once they arrive good luck and welcome to VJ

[ayomide1 5]

Thanks everyone. All the information looks so confusing

[YuAndDan 153]

Can you tell me what and what I will need to include in the applications for each of them and how long it will take

Spouse: http://www.visajourn...page=i130guide1

Child: http://www.visajourn...m&page=childpet

Timeline: 5-6 months at USCIS, another 2-3 months at NVC, then a month or so at consulate. (8 - 12 months)

Edited January 15, 2011 by YuAndDan

[ayomide1 5]

Wow....this is crazy..I tot it was going to be a breeze

[jkelly07 120]

they both need 1-130 filed,time just about 8 to 12 months wait,if sooner i hope, good luck

[ayomide1 5]

I am going to need a personal tour guide..any volunteers