I-130 for both spouse and spouse's child?

[USSR 1]

Can anyone tell me if I must file a I-130 for my spouse and a 2nd I-130 for her 14 y.o. daughter? Thanks.

Don

[kerran 4]

Can anyone tell me if I must file a I-130 for my spouse and a 2nd I-130 for her 14 y.o. daughter? Thanks.

Don

If you're filing for both of them at the same time then you need two I-130' one for each person.

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

Purpose of Form :

For citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.

Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident.

[USSR 1]

If you're filing for both of them at the same time then you need two I-130' one for each person.

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

Purpose of Form :

For citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.

Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident.

Thanks for your reply. Regarding

Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative.

, is my spouse's daughter considered a relative of mine upon the marriage of her mother to me? And, would I submit an additional $420 for the second I-130 document for the daughter?

Don

[kerran 4]

Thanks for your reply. Regarding , is my spouse's daughter considered a relative of mine upon the marriage of her mother to me? And, would I submit an additional $420 for the second I-130 document for the daughter?

Don

Yes the child is considered a relative and will therefore need a separate form and an additional $420 fee will apply.

Edited July 31, 2012 by kerran