Beneficiaries Children and also Family Name

[Paul&Anna 26]

Ok I searched. I read the directions. On page 1 and 2 of the I 130 instructions it appears I have to file a second petition for each of my beneficiary’s 2 children, they are 6 and 9. I thought I did not and I could do them on this one form but it specifically says I can include them if I am a “lawful permanent resident “. And I am not classified as that as I am a born US citizen. So is that correct? Also so I have to pay the fee 3 times? Then where it says who i can file for it does not have step children listed for an individual form. Only says children. I could have sworn that I could list her children but was told today no by someone who has done this immigration process themselves. And after carefully reading it appears they are right. 
 

next question is “family name” is that current name and not maiden names? Later in the form it uses the terminology Maiden name. So that is confusing also. 

Edited January 23, 2020 by Paul&Anna
Correct spelling

[pushbrk 12,083]

14 minutes ago, Paul&Anna said:

Ok I searched. I read the directions. On page 1 and 2 of the I 130 instructions it appears I have to file a second petition for each of my beneficiary’s 2 children, they are 6 and 9. I thought I did not and I could do them on this one form but it specifically says I can include them if I am a “lawful permanent resident “. And I am not classified as that as I am a born US citizen. So is that correct? Also so I have to pay the fee 3 times? Then where it says who i can file for it does not have step children listed for an individual form. Only says children. I could have sworn that I could list her children but was told today no by someone who has done this immigration process themselves. And after carefully reading it appears they are right. 
 

next question is “family name” is that current name and not maiden names? Later in the form it uses the terminology Maiden name. So that is confusing also. 

Yes, you file three separate petitions and pay three separate fees.  Do not write just one check.  Write 3.

 

First questions about family name are "present tense" meaning the name intended to be used from this day forward.  There are other sections for previous names.

[Paul&Anna 26]

15 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Yes, you file three separate petitions and pay three separate fees.  Do not write just one check.  Write 3.

 

First questions about family name are "present tense" meaning the name intended to be used from this day forward.  There are other sections for previous names.

Thank you. And it’s also the I130 form? So 3 checks for $535? And for instance include the other two packets all together with hers and write it all in the cover letter?

[Liam2021 547]

30 minutes ago, Paul&Anna said:

Thank you. And it’s also the I130 form? So 3 checks for $535? And for instance include the other two packets all together with hers and write it all in the cover letter?

I'm still prefer 3 separate I-130's package with 3 checks of $535, so the USCIS will not getting confusing when open the package.

[Lil bear 3,831]

1 hour ago, Paul&Anna said:

Ok I searched. I read the directions. On page 1 and 2 of the I 130 instructions it appears I have to file a second petition for each of my beneficiary’s 2 children, they are 6 and 9. I thought I did not and I could do them on this one form but it specifically says I can include them if I am a “lawful permanent resident “. And I am not classified as that as I am a born US citizen. So is that correct? Also so I have to pay the fee 3 times? Then where it says who i can file for it does not have step children listed for an individual form. Only says children. I could have sworn that I could list her children but was told today no by someone who has done this immigration process themselves. And after carefully reading it appears they are right. 
 

next question is “family name” is that current name and not maiden names? Later in the form it uses the terminology Maiden name. So that is confusing also. 

Yes. You must have a separate application... i130 .. for your spouse and each child. Yes , 3 fees all the way thorough. They are separate , stand alone petitions.  

Edited January 23, 2020 by Lil bear

[Paul&Anna 26]

2 minutes ago, H&T said:

I'm still prefer 3 separate I-130's package with 3 checks of $535, so the USCIS will not getting confusing when open the package.

I see. But how will they connect them all as family so that everyone comes over together?

[Paul&Anna 26]

I want you all to know this is excellent help! I appreciate help bringing happiness together. 

[Liam2021 547]

14 minutes ago, Paul&Anna said:

I see. But how will they connect them all as family so that everyone comes over together?

You can connect them at NVC.

[Lil bear 3,831]

31 minutes ago, H&T said:

You can connect them at NVC.

But no guarantee that all the interviews etc are in the same day. Once NVC has them , you call and ensure that they have them “linked”. 

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

They can have the “linked” and 99% of the time they will be interviewed together. There is the 1% that they may not. Their official position is each of them is a separate petition and will be treated as such. They will do their best to keep family together but no guarantee.

[pushbrk 12,083]

2 hours ago, Paul&Anna said:

Thank you. And it’s also the I130 form? So 3 checks for $535? And for instance include the other two packets all together with hers and write it all in the cover letter?

One envelope containing three stacks each topped by its own check and cover letter.  Separate the stacks with a binder clip and nobody will get confused when opening.  Works every time it is tried.

[Paul&Anna 26]

Thanks everyone this is great info

[Amadia 711]

Take it from someone who has gone thru this with my two kids.

You have to file 3 separate petitions for the spouse and the two kids, write 3 separate checks for the amount of the spouse visa and the beneficiaries, when they are processing it, it will be processed/reviewed together so that all of them can travel together with their approved visa foil in their passports.

If you are still uncertain, you can review the wiki here: