I-130 for her son or just her

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OK maybe I missed it somewhere (not unusual for me) But when I file for my soon to be wifes I-130 do I also file one for her seven year old son as well or is he covered under hers? I guess the same question follows with the I-129F.

Next on the list since she is pregnant and due the last week in October what paperwork do I file to bring our son here. I know he will be an American citizen because I am and that to assure this all I have to do is contact the Embassy with the proper information. So any thoughts?

[pushbrk 13,114]

OK maybe I missed it somewhere (not unusual for me) But when I file for my soon to be wifes I-130 do I also file one for her seven year old son as well or is he covered under hers? I guess the same question follows with the I-129F.

Next on the list since she is pregnant and due the last week in October what paperwork do I file to bring our son here. I know he will be an American citizen because I am and that to assure this all I have to do is contact the Embassy with the proper information. So any thoughts?

The best practice is to file an I-130 for each person and do it together. Only one I-129F is needed for spouse and all children.

You can get by without filing the I-130 at the same time but it must be approved before the child can complete a status adjustment. That's why the best practice is to file them together to begin with.

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OK so this means two application fees correct?

[pushbrk 13,114]

OK so this means two application fees correct?

It means two I-130 petition fees. They are not applications. Applications come later.

Approved petitions allow your relatives to apply for a visa.

Edited July 16, 2007 by pushbrk