Bring Children

[Ebun12 2]

In looking at everything is it not possible to bring your children to the US at the same time you file for the spouse.

Or is the wait so long that most do this in 2 steps? First bring the spouse next bring the children. They are his biological children

and my step-children.

[Darnell 8,478]

must to file an I-130 on each child. then do visa intake processing at NVC.

[aleful 1,905]

In looking at everything is it not possible to bring your children to the US at the same time you file for the spouse.

Or is the wait so long that most do this in 2 steps? First bring the spouse next bring the children. They are his biological children

and my step-children.

petitions are filed separatly and can be filed at the same time. you don't say how old are the children

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

How old were the children when you married ? If they were still chidren you can file , if not then he must wait to file for them .

[Ebun12 2]

Thanks for the input. They're ages are 11 and 8. So I'll file a separate form for each child. Is there an additional fee for each form?

[Darnell 8,478]

yup, absolutely !

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

You will fie and pay for each one. To leave the country you will need proof that the other parent agrees ( notorized statement allowing them to immigrate ) or that the parent is dead , or a court order granting him soul parental rights.

[ndu26 114]

yes separate filings and fees. answered in another forum. all the best

[Ebun12 2]

Thanks all for your guidance.

The rules are cloudy at times and without the experience of others many would be lost.

Edited January 3, 2012 by Ebun11