cr-2

[canadiandgal 0]

I seem to be confused on this subject.

Could someone lay out what I am suppose to send in for a cr-2

Do i fill out the same I-130 or is there a different i-130 for children?

what else do i need to send in with the i-130?

[Babs0324 0]

I seem to be confused on this subject.

Could someone lay out what I am suppose to send in for a cr-2

Do i fill out the same I-130 or is there a different i-130 for children?

what else do i need to send in with the i-130?

You use the same I-130 for each child. You also need to send in evidence of the qualifying relationship. The instructions for the actual I-130 lay out exactly what is required. Is this a step-parent relationship?

[canadiandgal 0]

Yes It is a step parent relationship,

The cr-2 will be sent with the cr-1

[Babs0324 0]

Yes It is a step parent relationship,

The cr-2 will be sent with the cr-1

If this is a step-parent relationship, you should at least send in the following: (1) proof of your status (US citizen birth certificate/passport, LPR greencard), (2) copy of marriage certificate to the beneficiary's father, (3) the childrens' birth certificates with his name on it. Also, it is important to obtain a notarized letter from the other parent allowing them to immigrate to the US.

If the children were born out of wedlock, then additional evidence of an actual relationship between the father and the children are required. This can be in the forms of pictures, letters to each other, letters from family members that were around when the children were born, medical records, school enrollment documents, etc.

Regardless, it doesn't hurt to include any additional evidence of a relationship between the beneficiaries, their father, and you. If you provide enough evidence it is less likely that they would require a DNA test, which saves time and money. But double check with the I-130 instructions. They provide a great checklist to go by.

[mlybrand 0]

Yes It is a step parent relationship,

The cr-2 will be sent with the cr-1

If this is a step-parent relationship, you should at least send in the following: (1) proof of your status (US citizen birth certificate/passport, LPR greencard), (2) copy of marriage certificate to the beneficiary's father, (3) the childrens' birth certificates with his name on it. Also, it is important to obtain a notarized letter from the other parent allowing them to immigrate to the US.

If the children were born out of wedlock, then additional evidence of an actual relationship between the father and the children are required. This can be in the forms of pictures, letters to each other, letters from family members that were around when the children were born, medical records, school enrollment documents, etc.

Regardless, it doesn't hurt to include any additional evidence of a relationship between the beneficiaries, their father, and you. If you provide enough evidence it is less likely that they would require a DNA test, which saves time and money. But double check with the I-130 instructions. They provide a great checklist to go by.

The instructions do not mention the "notarized letter" from the other parent. Why do you mention this is important? The other stuff you mention isn't necessary in my case, since my step-son is my wife's child, but canadiangirl's sitch may be different.

Thanks.

Mark

[canadiandgal 0]

No its not a switch. I am asking all the questions for my husband, It is my son and his step son. He is the petitioner not me.

The letter from her son's biologic father is needed unless she has a court order to move him to the states and the court order or letter from father is not needed till you get to the Nvc but You will need to provide a court order stating she has full custody

[Babs0324 0]

Yes It is a step parent relationship,

The cr-2 will be sent with the cr-1

If this is a step-parent relationship, you should at least send in the following: (1) proof of your status (US citizen birth certificate/passport, LPR greencard), (2) copy of marriage certificate to the beneficiary's father, (3) the childrens' birth certificates with his name on it. Also, it is important to obtain a notarized letter from the other parent allowing them to immigrate to the US.

If the children were born out of wedlock, then additional evidence of an actual relationship between the father and the children are required. This can be in the forms of pictures, letters to each other, letters from family members that were around when the children were born, medical records, school enrollment documents, etc.

Regardless, it doesn't hurt to include any additional evidence of a relationship between the beneficiaries, their father, and you. If you provide enough evidence it is less likely that they would require a DNA test, which saves time and money. But double check with the I-130 instructions. They provide a great checklist to go by.

The instructions do not mention the "notarized letter" from the other parent. Why do you mention this is important? The other stuff you mention isn't necessary in my case, since my step-son is my wife's child, but canadiangirl's sitch may be different.

Thanks.

Mark

The letter is not needed until you get to the NVC, but it speeds things up if you can submit everything together and prevents and RFE. The NVC will not issue an immigrant visa to a child without it--I am assuming--to prevent international abductions. I am not positive, and others may be able to confirm, but as canadiangal mentioned, proof that your wife has sole custody may be sufficient to issue the visa. However, you may want to check with Peruvian law to see if there are any additional requirements for your step-child to leave the country. When we petitioned my step-children, Colombian law required us to obtain the letter from their mother to leave the country, and would not let us on the plane without it. We need this letter each time they leave the country.