Separate form needed for step child? (split topic)

[sharda 8]

when submitting I 130 application, do u need to submit a separate application for a step child ( under 10 yrs)?

[Ryan H 3,810]

***Post split into separate thread as poster is asking their own question and not replying to the OP of the other thread.***

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For starters, an I-130 is a petition form, not an application form. If you are petitioning a step child in addition to a spouse, then two petitions (along with the fee) will need to be submitted.

[sharda 8]

Thanks

[pushbrk 12,569]

Two petitions, two fees, two processes in parallel. Your question indicates you have not yet effectively studied the I-130 instructions. Doing so, will be critical to your ultimate success.

[sharda 8]

Thanks for your advice. Didn't know that however before submitting the petition I spoke with a lawyer and was told one petition and the child since the child under 18 will be included. This is why I ask the question here because I did not use the lawyer, too much money .

[pushbrk 12,569]

The lawyer was evidently talking about the K3/K4 visa process that is actually obsolete. For the CR1/CR2 or IR1/IR2 process, for the spouse and step child of a US Citizen, you'll find the requirements shown on the I-130 instructions match the information you've been given here. Study those instructions carefully.

[sharda 8]

Thanks for the advice

[sharda 8]

I don't know if the process is different for Canadians , because as Canadians we don't need a visa to travel to the US . ( I am the beneficiary )

[apple21 953]

Is your petitioner a US citizen?

As Canadians, you can travel to the US visa-free for tourism/temporary purposes only. If you enter the US with intent to immigrate/adjust status using VWP, that's considered fraud.

Edited April 29, 2014 by apple21

[pushbrk 12,569]

I don't know if the process is different for Canadians , because as Canadians we don't need a visa to travel to the US . ( I am the beneficiary )

You have a visitor privilege that is unique to Canadians but the immigration process is the same as from any other country, at least regarding the forms required. One petition per immigrant with immigrating as a spouse or step child of US Citizen using the CR1/2 or IR1/2 processes. Take it to the bank.

[sharda 8]

Yes my petitioner is a US citizen

I don't have any intention to enter the US with the intend to stay I only visit and return back to canada .

My only concern is that my petitioner submit i130 petition for me and he only list my daughter under the section C " information about your relative .

He also enclosed 420 which is one fee.

Is this correct , or should submit one for me and a one for my daughter and fees for both ????

[apple21 953]

Yes my petitioner is a US citizen

I don't have any intention to enter the US with the intend to stay I only visit and return back to canada .

My only concern is that my petitioner submit i130 petition for me and he only list my daughter under the section C " information about your relative .

He also enclosed 420 which is one fee.

Is this correct , or should submit one for me and a one for my daughter and fees for both ????

He should submit a separate i130 for your child (his step daughter) and a separate $420 cheque for it.

It should be:

i130 and $420 cheque for you

i130 and $420 cheque for daughter

[sharda 8]

Ok , thanks !!!

That's what I was wondering.

The form says I am filling this petition for , the option will be " child " cause I don't see petition for step child ??

[apple21 953]

Ok , thanks !!!

That's what I was wondering.

The form says I am filling this petition for , the option will be " child " cause I don't see petition for step child ??

Yes. Choose "child".

[sharda 8]

And he also need to submit " G 325 A " too ???