Filing for step-daughter after K-3 already filed

[birch- phuk_beer 0]

Hey folks-

My wife has a 13 year old daughter. We were planning on her following my wife at a later date but she has since

asked that I move quicker on the filing.

I just returned from visiting her in Thailand, so I have all forms signed and ready to go.

The K-3 had been filed 2 months ago and is sitting in Vermont.

My understanding is they will attach this to the current K-3 visa for my wife.

Is that correct?

Also, after vising the forms page for bringing a child, the only form stated is that I need to fill out the I-130.

It says nothing about the G-325A. I have one filled out for the step-daugher. It doesn ask for any photos of the daughter.

Am I missing something here?

You think I should send them anyway?

I dont think I need another G-325A for myself, or do I?

thoughts????

From the forms page:

If you are a U.S. citizen and the father or stepparent of the child or son or daughter, you must file the following with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

A copy of your birth certificate or U.S. passport

If you were not born in the U.S., a copy of either:

your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or

your U.S. passport

A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing the child’s name and the names of both parents

A copy of civil marriage certificate showing the names of both parents, or proof that a parent/child relationship exists or existed (if you are petitioning for a stepchild, your marriage to the child’s parent must take place before the stepchild’s 18th birthday)

A copy of any divorce decrees, death certificates, or annulment decrees that establish the termination of any previous marriages entered into by you or your spouse

Fathers petitioning for a child born out of wedlock must provide evidence that a parent/child relationship exists or existed. For example, the child’s birth certificate displaying the father’s name, evidence showing that the father and child at some point lived together, or that the father held out the child as his own, or that he has made financial contributions in support of the child, or that in general his behavior evidenced genuine concern for and interest in the child. A blood test proving paternity may also be necessary.

If anyone’s name has been legally changed (if it differs from the name on his or her birth certificate), evidence of the name change must be submitted.

Edited June 26, 2008 by Birch-Beer

[rin and john 71]

Hey folks-

My wife has a 13 year old daughter. We were planning on her following my wife at a later date but she has since

asked that I move quicker on the filing.

I just returned from visiting her in Thailand, so I have all forms signed and ready to go.

The K-3 had been filed 2 months ago and is sitting in Vermont.

My understanding is they will attach this to the current K-3 visa for my wife.

Is that correct?

Also, after vising the forms page for bringing a child, the only form stated is that I need to fill out the I-130.

It says nothing about the G-325A. I have one filled out for the step-daugher. It doesn ask for any photos of the daughter.

Am I missing something here?

You think I should send them anyway?

I dont think I need another G-325A for myself, or do I?

thoughts????

From the forms page:

If you are a U.S. citizen and the father or stepparent of the child or son or daughter, you must file the following with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

A copy of your birth certificate or U.S. passport

If you were not born in the U.S., a copy of either:

your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or

your U.S. passport

A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing the child’s name and the names of both parents

A copy of civil marriage certificate showing the names of both parents, or proof that a parent/child relationship exists or existed (if you are petitioning for a stepchild, your marriage to the child’s parent must take place before the stepchild’s 18th birthday)

A copy of any divorce decrees, death certificates, or annulment decrees that establish the termination of any previous marriages entered into by you or your spouse

Fathers petitioning for a child born out of wedlock must provide evidence that a parent/child relationship exists or existed. For example, the child’s birth certificate displaying the father’s name, evidence showing that the father and child at some point lived together, or that the father held out the child as his own, or that he has made financial contributions in support of the child, or that in general his behavior evidenced genuine concern for and interest in the child. A blood test proving paternity may also be necessary.

If anyone’s name has been legally changed (if it differs from the name on his or her birth certificate), evidence of the name change must be submitted.

Did you list the child on the I-130 and I-129f? If so, there is nothing more you need to do until the petition reaches the embassy. We had planned on Rin's children to "follow to join" (which they did) but the embassy had them scheduled at the same time as Rin last April (even though we had not returned a packet 3 for them). We just advised them at that time the children would apply later (in October 2007). In hindsight, it would have been easier to just get their visas at the same time as Rin's and just wait until October to use them (since they are good for two years). It would have saved a trip to the embassy.

When your petition reaches the embassy, they will send a Packet 3 to your wife. Just complete a packet 3 for both your wife and stepchild and return it to the embassy. I would also confirm via e-mail with the embassy (after returning the packet 3's) that they have interviews scheduled for both of them.

I did not file I-130 for the children prior to them receiving their K4 visas. I filed I-130's concurrently with I-485's (AOS) for the children last week along with the I-485's (AOS) for Rin.

Best of luck!

John

[birch- phuk_beer 0]

Hmmm, thanks John-

Yes, I did add her on the I-130 and I-129f with the mother and as following later.

I'll be going back in September and getting my wife's police report. I'll make a pit stop to the Embassy again and ask them directly.

<<When your petition reaches the embassy, they will send a Packet 3 to your wife. Just complete a packet 3 for both your wife and stepchild and return it to the embassy. I would also confirm via e-mail with the embassy (after returning the packet 3's) that they have interviews scheduled for both of them.>>

yes, I am aware of the P-3 as I had married a CHinese national several years ago but that involved no kids and a K-1.

So, I guess I will have to go through the whole check list as well for the step daughter. Still, much easier.....

thanks for the info....

Edited June 26, 2008 by Birch-Beer