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pattob   0

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I am marrying my wife who has a son from a previous marriage, my understanding is that I will need a I 130 for both and I 485 for both, is this correct is there any additional documents I may need such as the divorce decree ? Can translations be done with a friend or must they be done professionally, thanks in advance

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Is the Father OK with this, will he give his permission?

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I am marrying my wife who has a son from a previous marriage, my understanding is that I will need a I 130 for both and I 485 for both, is this correct is there any additional documents I may need such as the divorce decree ? Can translations be done with a friend or must they be done professionally, thanks in advance

Translation for a birth certificate, for example, can definitely be done by a friend that knows both languages. I think it should be the same for any other document (though I'm not completely sure if there are not specific rules for "more important" documents, such as divorce decrees, my guess is not).

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Darnell   8,479

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so, you are filing an Adjustment of status for NOT a K-1 visa holder -

so the AOS for the child is exactly like the mother's. I-130, I-485, etc etc plus the medical exam.

If you'd like the child to have a SSN prior to getting a greencard, apply for the EAD on him as well - filing fee is waived when sent in with the I-130.

I THINK the filing fee for the I-485 on the child is less, when filing together with the mother (compared to the mother's fee on the I-485)..

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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OP: Don't rely only on the VJ Guide. Read the form instructions on uscis.gov.

EXACTLY!!!

I made the oops of following the VJ guide, and "skimming" the actual instructions printed off USCIS...oops8rh.gif

2008 Met on FB through mutual friends (platonic)
05/2012 Decided to "give it a try" after some mutual flirtations
07/2012 Met in person
08/06/2013 Proposed
21/06/2013 Married
10/09/2013 Sent I-130/I-485
19/09/2013 Cheques Cashed
23/09/2013 Hard copy NOA1
21/10/2013 Biometrics Appt Lawrence MA

21/10/2013 RFE for I-864 only, send tax transcripts and a bunch of other redundant info due to missing tax forms..ugh...

29/10/2013 Send in all required RFE Documents (hold up waiting for IRS transcripts)

31/10/2013 Online status changed to RFE response review

12/12/2013 Status changed to Testing and Interview and EAD sent out 10th, AP approved the 5th FINALLY!!!!!

14/12/2013 EAD/AP Combo received in mail smile.png

18/12/2013 Online Interview date of January 23/2014, instructions sent in mail.

23/01/2014 APPROVED...Green Card being sent in mail, no stamp in passport

29/01/2014 Received Welcome Letter

30/01/2014 Green Card Received babayyyyy!!

01/02/2014 Returned Green Card...Mistake on dates

 
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