Jump to content
Popo's Lady

Bringing both stepdaughters at one time

By Popo's Lady in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

 Share

6 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Popo's Lady Contributor

Popo's Lady   2

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

I (a U.S. Citizen)am filing for my stepdaughters to come to live in the U.S. with their dad and I. When filing the I130 for them how do I send the paperwork in to the service center? I want to make sure they get processed at the same time. Do I send them in the same envelope? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Popo's Lady

May Everyday Be Blessed

Sherri L. Adeladan

Link to comment
Share on other sites
RICARDO4EVA2 Mentor

RICARDO4EVA2   194

Posted
Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

you can send them in using the ONE envelope... not a gurantee that they will be on the same processing schedule... often times they (uscis) so try to keep them together

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
marriedtomrg Proficient

marriedtomrg   141

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

I assume both girls were under 18 when you married their father? Prepare 2 separate I-130 packages, with cover letter and supporting documents (collated and secured with clips). The cover letters should mention they are filed in concurrence with each other. Use 1 check for their payments, put the total amount for both. Yes, mail them in the same envelope.

I (a U.S. Citizen)am filing for my stepdaughters to come to live in the U.S. with their dad and I. When filing the I130 for them how do I send the paperwork in to the service center? I want to make sure they get processed at the same time. Do I send them in the same envelope? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Popo's Lady

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

K3-K4 Journey.txt

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Popo's Lady Contributor

Popo's Lady   2

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

you can send them in using the ONE envelope... not a gurantee that they will be on the same processing schedule... often times they (uscis) so try to keep them together

Do I have to complete a G325A to send with this I130, and as far as the girls go do they need G325A's completed? I am the U.S. citizen filing for them, they are only 4 and 6.

May Everyday Be Blessed

Sherri L. Adeladan

Link to comment
Share on other sites
RICARDO4EVA2 Mentor

RICARDO4EVA2   194

Posted
Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Do I have to complete a G325A to send with this I130, and as far as the girls go do they need G325A's completed? I am the U.S. citizen filing for them, they are only 4 and 6.

Yes submit the biographic forms (3). So yourself and the other 2. The form (i130) references the bio form with spousal submission but would work out quicker for you. I submitted the G325a when I filed for my mom/dad 8 months ago and will do the same for my 15 y/o brother come december.

When do you plan to file?

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

Do I have to complete a G325A to send with this I130, and as far as the girls go do they need G325A's completed? I am the U.S. citizen filing for them, they are only 4 and 6.

No, you do not need to submit a G-325A for your stepchildren. You must submit a G-325A if you are filing for a husband or wife.

As per USCIS I-130 instructions:

Stepparent/Stepchild: If your petition is based on a stepparent-stepchild relationship, you must file your petition with a copy of the marriage certificate of the stepparent to the child's natural parent showing that the marriage occurred before the child's 18th birthday, copies of documents showing that any prior marriages were legally terminated and a copy of the stepchild's birth certificate.

I hope this helps. :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...