IV Fee Bill - Only my wife listed, step-son not...is that okay?

[maxim 0]

All, I called NVC and called USCIS today and here is what they are saying....

NVC says to file the I-130 immediately for my step-son and that I can wait to pay for my wife's visa as long as I stay in contact with them. Then they can create a bill with it together...Or I can complete the wife's visa.

USCIS says that I-130 is required or need to file 129f and can revert back to K3/K4 if it is approved. Problem is, I don't think that will be any faster than the I-130. USCIS also says that if I keep the visas separate and my wife enters, she can't return to take care of him unless she has a "welcome packet" and stamp in her passport specifically granting her ability to re-enter. They also said that this process may or may not happen at the port of entry. I asked for the standard process and the agent wouldn't be clear. I think this is so they don't guarantee this process. Can someone explain the standard process? I need to try and have my wife immigrate and return in order to move things along and take care of her son.

Also, with the new rules, it looks like I could file a 129f with CSC for free? (TSC sent my I-130 to CSC where it was approved)

Looks like the new I-130 will be $355 and not the $190 that I paid for my wife.

[dejima 1]

Thanks for the info. Do you have any idea how long will it takes to process I-130 for a stepchild?

KayArt

All, I called NVC and called USCIS today and here is what they are saying....

NVC says to file the I-130 immediately for my step-son and that I can wait to pay for my wife's visa as long as I stay in contact with them. Then they can create a bill with it together...Or I can complete the wife's visa.

USCIS says that I-130 is required or need to file 129f and can revert back to K3/K4 if it is approved. Problem is, I don't think that will be any faster than the I-130. USCIS also says that if I keep the visas separate and my wife enters, she can't return to take care of him unless she has a "welcome packet" and stamp in her passport specifically granting her ability to re-enter. They also said that this process may or may not happen at the port of entry. I asked for the standard process and the agent wouldn't be clear. I think this is so they don't guarantee this process. Can someone explain the standard process? I need to try and have my wife immigrate and return in order to move things along and take care of her son.

Also, with the new rules, it looks like I could file a 129f with CSC for free? (TSC sent my I-130 to CSC where it was approved)

Looks like the new I-130 will be $355 and not the $190 that I paid for my wife.