Grouping together i-130's

[theanimaster 0]

Is it a good idea to group together i-130's? I am doing one each for my two sons and wife. I'll have an envelope for each packet. Could I then group all three envelopes into one envelope mailed to the lockbox? Or should I mail out all three separately?

Thanks!

[mtlguy 59]

yes you can. you can even send one money order for the total amount of all three applications.

make sure you send it with registered mail, or using a courier service (ups, fedex, etc...) to be able to track it.

I did that. works like a charm.

good luck.

[pape2re 0]

I sent mine together in the same envelope for my wife and my son. They were kept together at uscis, nvc and at the embassy. They just had their visas issued 2 weeks ago.

[T&T&T 31]

one envelope, one tracking number, one check for the fees = much easier and cheaper

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

Yes, that's what I did for both my parents - except that I issued two separate checks. I just separated their documents with big paper clips. Good luck!

[Karee 4,190]

Is it a good idea to group together i-130's? I am doing one each for my two sons and wife. I'll have an envelope for each packet. Could I then group all three envelopes into one envelope mailed to the lockbox? Or should I mail out all three separately?

Thanks!

Are they your actual sons or step-sons? The reason I ask is because if they are you're biological sons, they maybe eligible for outright citizenship.

[theanimaster 0]

Thank you, everyone, for your replies! I was really leaning on sending them separate, but thanks to your advice here I'll be sending it all together. Thanks!

Are they your actual sons or step-sons? The reason I ask is because if they are you're biological sons, they maybe eligible for outright citizenship.

They are my sons, but because I was raised overseas (I myself gained US citizenship through my mom) my sons didn't inherit my US citizenship as I was not 'domiciled' at the time of their birth. I needed to have resided in the US 5 years prior to their birth. This was further confirmed when I applied for the CRBA for my two sons -- status denied. Which brings up another question -- should I include the letter from the embassy stating that they did not qualify for US citizenship at birth? I was told I may need it "later on" to prove that they are _not_ already US citizens (apparently some sneaky people apply for US citizenship using the names of people who are already US citizens??)