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I have a few questions about the procedure to follow when applying for a CR-1 visa for my soon to be wife and a CR-2 for her daughter.

1. When we marry, do I apply for my wife's visa using her maiden name or her new name (my last name). The reason I ask is, all her documents will be in her maiden name.

2. I assume a separate I-130 and G325a for wife and daughter?

3. Regarding the I-864 and copy of my tax returns that I must send later, do I need to send 2 sets (one for wife and one for daughter), or will one set suffice for both.

4. Any other considerations when applying for both visas at the same time in the same package?

Thanks.

Don

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I have a few questions about the procedure to follow when applying for a CR-1 visa for my soon to be wife and a CR-2 for her daughter.

1. When we marry, do I apply for my wife's visa using her maiden name or her new name (my last name). The reason I ask is, all her documents will be in her maiden name.

2. I assume a separate I-130 and G325a for wife and daughter?

3. Regarding the I-864 and copy of my tax returns that I must send later, do I need to send 2 sets (one for wife and one for daughter), or will one set suffice for both.

4. Any other considerations when applying for both visas at the same time in the same package?

Thanks.

Don

Good Morning Don,

When sending in the I130, use the maiden of your wife since, as you stated, all of her records will be in her maiden name. You will need to send an I130 for your wife and your daughter. You will need to send a G-325a for your wife, daughter, and yourself. (Suggestion: Also sign up for e-mail and text alerts. This service is free and the form is very simple and straight forward.) Regarding the Affidavit of Support, if you are just using your own income then you will only need to send one set of tax returns (W2's or IRS Transcripts.) These Documents will be sent to the NVC after your case with the USCIS is complete. I think that is everything. If any one else reads this and I have missed anything, please correct. Take care Don and I wish the best of luck to you!!!

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Also with the Stepchild's petition, include their birth certificate. In the 130 Instructions, page 3, point #8.Stepparent/Stepchild.....I don't think that is listed in the VJ guide for submitting the 130s.

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I have a few questions about the procedure to follow when applying for a CR-1 visa for my soon to be wife and a CR-2 for her daughter.

1. When we marry, do I apply for my wife's visa using her maiden name or her new name (my last name). The reason I ask is, all her documents will be in her maiden name.

2. I assume a separate I-130 and G325a for wife and daughter?

3. Regarding the I-864 and copy of my tax returns that I must send later, do I need to send 2 sets (one for wife and one for daughter), or will one set suffice for both.

4. Any other considerations when applying for both visas at the same time in the same package?

Thanks.

Don

1. If she intends to use a "married name" use the married name on the forms and then follow her local procedure for changing her name on her passport prior to the visa interview. It's helpful if we know the country she's coming from though.

2. Separate I-130 petitions for wife and daughter but no G325a for daughter. You are filing petitions, not applying for visas. When the petitions are approved, the foreign relatives will apply for visas. You'll help them do that.

3. One set for each is the best practice as they will each need their own affidavit of support.

4. You aren't applying for visas. You're filing petition. Carefully study the I-130 instructions and the filing guides here on VJ.

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I have a few questions about the procedure to follow when applying for a CR-1 visa for my soon to be wife and a CR-2 for her daughter.

1. When we marry, do I apply for my wife's visa using her maiden name or her new name (my last name). The reason I ask is, all her documents will be in her maiden name.

2. I assume a separate I-130 and G325a for wife and daughter?

3. Regarding the I-864 and copy of my tax returns that I must send later, do I need to send 2 sets (one for wife and one for daughter), or will one set suffice for both.

4. Any other considerations when applying for both visas at the same time in the same package?

Thanks.

Don

1. Any name will do - just make sure it's the same one you use when filling out all the forms.

2. Yes, separate I-130's, separate fees as well. No g-325a for the daughter.

3. We sent two sets of AOS papers - one complete set for me, another for our child. The AOS fee though, could be "merged" if you request NVC to join both cases up.

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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1. If she intends to use a "married name" use the married name on the forms and then follow her local procedure for changing her name on her passport prior to the visa interview. It's helpful if we know the country she's coming from though.

2. Separate I-130 petitions for wife and daughter but no G325a for daughter. You are filing petitions, not applying for visas. When the petitions are approved, the foreign relatives will apply for visas. You'll help them do that.

3. One set for each is the best practice as they will each need their own affidavit of support.

4. You aren't applying for visas. You're filing petition. Carefully study the I-130 instructions and the filing guides here on VJ.

Thanks guys. I can see where it might be less of a hassle in the long run to have her change her name in her country before coming to the U.S. So, the consensus is no G-325a for the step-daughter? Oh, BTW, the country is Ukraine.

Don

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Thanks guys. I can see where it might be less of a hassle in the long run to have her change her name in her country before coming to the U.S. So, the consensus is no G-325a for the step-daughter? Oh, BTW, the country is Ukraine.

Don

Here are the official USCIS instructions for filling out the I-130: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

No G-325A is required when filing a petition for a stepchild.

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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Thanks guys. I can see where it might be less of a hassle in the long run to have her change her name in her country before coming to the U.S. So, the consensus is no G-325a for the step-daughter? Oh, BTW, the country is Ukraine.

Don

You don't need a consensus. You need the correct answer. No G325a for children is the correct answer, consensus or not.

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