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So about 6 months after I filed my wife I-130, I filed another I-130 for my stepdaughter who is 5 years old. I am totally clueless as to what the process is like for children. Can her daughter travel with her when she comes to the United States with just her native country passport, or must I also do an affadavit of support and all other paperwork with the NVC in order for her to travel, anybody with experience in this please let me know what you did, because it looks like wifey is about to get her visa and while I dont mind waiting for USCIS to do their thing, I dont want to wait for NVC again. Thanks

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So about 6 months after I filed my wife I-130, I filed another I-130 for my stepdaughter who is 5 years old. I am totally clueless as to what the process is like for children. Can her daughter travel with her when she comes to the United States with just her native country passport, or must I also do an affadavit of support and all other paperwork with the NVC in order for her to travel, anybody with experience in this please let me know what you did, because it looks like wifey is about to get her visa and while I dont mind waiting for USCIS to do their thing, I dont want to wait for NVC again. Thanks

I am currently in the process of petitioning my stepdaughter. We already have an approved I-130, and her case is now being processed at NVC.

The process is almost the same for spouses. I suggest you read this guide, as it has helped me tremendously. Yes, you would need to do an AOS for your stepdaughter.

There is a "following-to-join" program, which allows children to attain their visa quicker, IIRC. I did not take this route, though. Perhaps others will share their expertise regarding this.

Good luck with your stepdaughter's journey! :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)

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