I-130 vs. IR2

[naqz_mrn 0]

hello fellow vjers,

just a quick question. my friend is married to USC, enter through K1. she had a daughter which was not listed on the original K1 petition, she decided to get her daughter after adjusting her status. what do you think is the best way route to go through. I-130 or CR2/IR2? what papers and what requirements do she need.

any input and help will very much appreciated. thanks

[canadian_wife 1,791]

You are confused.

I130 is the petition.

Cr1/Ir1 is the visa

They aren't really comparable

good luck

[jkelly07 120]

how old is the daughter,on the 1-129f it ask if you have children what did you put down,since you said she was not listed,thats a no no.the 1-130 cr-1 is for married couples, you could petition for the daughter if she is under 18,an if she is left behind you can file for her join to follow relative 1-824 form.

[naqz_mrn 0]

my friend daughter is 1 year and 1 month old. she enter her as K1, now she is married to USC. her daughter was not listed in the original K1 petition. I want to ask what kind of category she will go through if she wanted to get her daughter to join her here in the US.

thanks

[let-it-be 36]

my friend daughter is 1 year and 1 month old. she enter her as K1, now she is married to USC. her daughter was not listed in the original K1 petition. I want to ask what kind of category she will go through if she wanted to get her daughter to join her here in the US.

thanks

Was she still pregnant when the I-129F petition was filed? That will explain why the daughter wasn't listed in the petition? Did your friend list her daughter in the DS forms? Your friend's spouse (husband) can file I-130 petition for the step -child.

Refer to this links: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf & http://www.visajourney.com/content/childpet

[naqz_mrn 0]

my friends daughter already a year old when her K1 petition approved. her daughter was not listed in the DS form. She and her husband decided not to put her daughter's name in the petition but they change their mind when my friend arrived the US. So are you saying that the (her husband) can file for I-130 for her daugher?

thanks for all the response.