Help with IR-1 / CR-1 Filing

[torrent29 0]

Just a few questions about the ir-1 / cr-1

For my wife's daughter who is only 5, we would, it seems file another i-130 for her as well? Is that correct?

Would we list for her the same as an IR-1? Since I have no direct relationship to her, how can I be her petitioner? What would I list?

Is it an Ir-1 for her as well? what is an ir-1 / cr-1? on the g325a it asks which its being filed for, so i'm not sure how I would list that.

In a related question -

What about vaccinations ?

Whats the cost of the medical exam? and is it more extensive then the k-1 visa one?

Is the Ir-1 / cr-1 visa granted there at the consulate or will they need to return home to Mexico City to wait?

Thanks for any help, I'm trying to be prepared for all contingencies that might come up with the visa process.

[StevenCarmen 0]

Just a few questions about the ir-1 / cr-1

For my wife's daughter who is only 5, we would, it seems file another i-130 for her as well? Is that correct?

Would we list for her the same as an IR-1? Since I have no direct relationship to her, how can I be her petitioner? What would I list?

Is it an Ir-1 for her as well? what is an ir-1 / cr-1? on the g325a it asks which its being filed for, so i'm not sure how I would list that.

In a related question -

What about vaccinations ?

Whats the cost of the medical exam? and is it more extensive then the k-1 visa one?

Is the Ir-1 / cr-1 visa granted there at the consulate or will they need to return home to Mexico City to wait?

Thanks for any help, I'm trying to be prepared for all contingencies that might come up with the visa process.

Yes, file an I-130 for your daughter also.

You have a direct relationship as an immediate relative. She is your daughter by marriage (stepdaughter) in the eyes of immigration law.

I believe it's also an IR-1 as long as you have been married for 2 years.

Bring all documentation of her vaccinations and see if you can get them caught up before going to Cd Juarez. They will fill in the rest and it will cost $$.

I believe that you need to go a week in advance for her age, but check on the CdJ consulate site.

The medical exam will cost $100 to $400 probably with vaccinations, not sure for her age. Download info from CDJ site. Don't know how it compares to K-1.

They typically grant the Visa the same day or soon after, but you pick it up at DHL, not the consulate. You can cross as soon as you have it.

Cheers,

Steve

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Just a few questions about the ir-1 / cr-1

For my wife's daughter who is only 5, we would, it seems file another i-130 for her as well? Is that correct?

Would we list for her the same as an IR-1? Since I have no direct relationship to her, how can I be her petitioner? What would I list?

Is it an Ir-1 for her as well? what is an ir-1 / cr-1? on the g325a it asks which its being filed for, so i'm not sure how I would list that.

In a related question -

What about vaccinations ?

Whats the cost of the medical exam? and is it more extensive then the k-1 visa one?

Is the Ir-1 / cr-1 visa granted there at the consulate or will they need to return home to Mexico City to wait?

Thanks for any help, I'm trying to be prepared for all contingencies that might come up with the visa process.

Yes, file an I-130 for your daughter also.

You have a direct relationship as an immediate relative. She is your daughter by marriage (stepdaughter) in the eyes of immigration law.

I believe it's also an IR-1 as long as you have been married for 2 years.

Bring all documentation of her vaccinations and see if you can get them caught up before going to Cd Juarez. They will fill in the rest and it will cost $$.

I believe that you need to go a week in advance for her age, but check on the CdJ consulate site.

The medical exam will cost $100 to $400 probably with vaccinations, not sure for her age. Download info from CDJ site. Don't know how it compares to K-1.

They typically grant the Visa the same day or soon after, but you pick it up at DHL, not the consulate. You can cross as soon as you have it.

Cheers,

Steve

Right, she's a "step-daughter". A spouse gets a CR1 or IR1 and daughter a CR2 or IR2. File an I-130 for each of them and file them together. Note that no G325a is used for a step-child, just a spouse. The I-130 instructions will tell you which documents are needed for the daughter but one thing will be a birth certificate to show the relationship to her mother. Combined with your marriage certificate, the relationship between petitioner and beneficiary becomes clear.