I am in the process of submitting an I-130 for my wife’s children with her as the petitioner. 12 year old boy & 10 year old girl! Their mother arrived December 7th, 2018 on a CR-1 VISA. So I have been through the process with her! I will sponsor them with a I-864. When I fill out the I-130 it states under the Instructions for the I-130 under “Who May File Form I-130?“ ,
2. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file Form I-130 for:
A. Your spouse;
B. Your unmarried child under 21 years of age; and
C. Your unmarried son or daughter 21 years of age or older.
NOTE:
5. If you are the lawful permanent resident petitioner and the beneficiary qualifies under Items 2.A., 2.B., or 2.C. above, you are not required to file separate petitions for the beneficiary’s unmarried children under 21 years of age. They are considered derivative beneficiaries and you should list them in Part 4. of this petition.
So my understanding is I can put my stepson down as a beneficiary under Part 4, then copy the Part 4 and add in my step daughter so I will have two Part 4’s within my I-130. I work for the Federal Government and understand the importance of crossing your “t’s” & dotting your “i’s. Am I correct in my assessment? The cost would be $535 total for both children.
Also, I have read that it is quicker if I were to be the Petitioner. Is this true? I’m helping my wife with this process to learn to be independent!
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I am in the process of submitting an I-130 for my wife’s children with her as the petitioner. 12 year old boy & 10 year old girl! Their mother arrived December 7th, 2018 on a CR-1 VISA. So I have been through the process with her! I will sponsor them with a I-864. When I fill out the I-130 it states under the Instructions for the I-130 under “Who May File Form I-130?“ ,
2. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file Form I-130 for:
A. Your spouse;
B. Your unmarried child under 21 years of age; and
C. Your unmarried son or daughter 21 years of age or older.
NOTE:
5. If you are the lawful permanent resident petitioner and the beneficiary qualifies under Items 2.A., 2.B., or 2.C. above, you are not required to file separate petitions for the beneficiary’s unmarried children under 21 years of age. They are considered derivative beneficiaries and you should list them in Part 4. of this petition.
So my understanding is I can put my stepson down as a beneficiary under Part 4, then copy the Part 4 and add in my step daughter so I will have two Part 4’s within my I-130. I work for the Federal Government and understand the importance of crossing your “t’s” & dotting your “i’s. Am I correct in my assessment? The cost would be $535 total for both children.
Also, I have read that it is quicker if I were to be the Petitioner. Is this true? I’m helping my wife with this process to learn to be independent!