Question about CR-1 and children

[xebec 195]

I haven't had any luck finding the answer to this question using the search function here... How does one submit the seperate applications for children's visas, during this process? To be clear, my fiance and I plan to marry in Belarus in November. After I return, I will submit her I-130 to begin our process. She has two children that will come with her....

So, Do I send this in all together- Wife and step-children's I-130, filing fees, passport photos, etc? Or am I supposed to send each petition seperately?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Edited October 13, 2011 by xebec

[dan_leb 2]

I haven't had any luck finding the answer to this question using the search function here... How does one submit the seperate applications for children's visas, during this process? To be clear, my fiance and I plan to marry in Belarus in November. After I return, I will submit her I-130 to begin our process. She has two children that will come with her....

So, Do I send this in all together- Wife and step-children's I-130, filing fees, passport photos, etc? Or am I supposed to send each petition seperately?

Thanks in advance for any help!

how old are the children?

[Oksana & Max 94]

I haven't had any luck finding the answer to this question using the search function here... How does one submit the seperate applications for children's visas, during this process? To be clear, my fiance and I plan to marry in Belarus in November. After I return, I will submit her I-130 to begin our process. She has two children that will come with her....

So, Do I send this in all together- Wife and step-children's I-130, filing fees, passport photos, etc? Or am I supposed to send each petition seperately?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Assuming the children are under 21, you file all together.

[xebec 195]

Yes..both children are under 21. Thanks for the quick replies!

[dan_leb 2]

Yes..both children are under 21. Thanks for the quick replies!

good luck

[xebec 195]

good luck

Thanks...Good luck to you also.

[pushbrk 12,569]

Assuming the children are under 21, you file all together.

This is not correct. Unless the children are under 18 when the marriage takes place, they are simply out of luck. If both children are under 18 when the marriage takes place (not necessarily when you file the petition) then file all three petitions together. Treat each "stack" as if it would stand alone but include all three in the same envelope. Three separate checks, and each stack has its own copy of everything it needs including the petitioner's birth certificate and the marriage certificate. The I-130 instructions will tell you what supporting documents are needed for each beneficiary category.

[xebec 195]

This is not correct. Unless the children are under 18 when the marriage takes place, they are simply out of luck. If both children are under 18 when the marriage takes place (not necessarily when you file the petition) then file all three petitions together. Treat each "stack" as if it would stand alone but include all three in the same envelope. Three separate checks, and each stack has its own copy of everything it needs including the petitioner's birth certificate and the marriage certificate. The I-130 instructions will tell you what supporting documents are needed for each beneficiary category.

Thanks for the info pushbrk... Fortunately the children are 10 and 13, so it would seem that all is well, so far.

[lightning 0]

My husband and I want everything to start all over. We are very grateful if you dare to care of the paperwork for my son.