2 children for F2A

[Anggrek Bulan 3]

Hello,

 

I will file F2A for 2 of my children. Do I have to file 2 separates petitions for them amd pay 2 USCIS fee?

 

Thank you!

[aaron2020 11,651]

Yes, you must file separate I-130 for each child and pay separate fees.  There will be two cases.  Everything is separate even if you send them in together to USCIS.  One may get approved before the other.  At the NVC, you can request the cases be linked so they can have their visa interviews at the same time.  

[Anggrek Bulan 3]

1 hour ago, aaron2020 said:

Yes, you must file separate I-130 for each child and pay separate fees.  There will be two cases.  Everything is separate even if you send them in together to USCIS.  One may get approved before the other.  At the NVC, you can request the cases be linked so they can have their visa interviews at the same time.  

great info. thank you!

[delish 29]

I would assume that you are LPR since your case is F2a.You dont need to file 2 separate I-130 for your children. They are automatic derivatives to the principal beneficiary. Not unless you are an American citizen, then you need to file separate for your children.

[Chancy 6,233]

On 4/19/2021 at 8:26 AM, delish said:

You dont need to file 2 separate I-130 for your children. They are automatic derivatives to the principal beneficiary.

 

Based on the first post, it seems that the children are the principal beneficiaries, not derivatives.  So, 2 separate petitions are required.