petitioning spouse and stepchildren

[ChadW 2]

If I understand correctly I need to fill out an I-130 for each beneficiary, 1 spouse and 2 stepchildren. Do I just include all 3 applications in the same packet and pay a single filing fee of $535? 

 

Also on the I-130 for my spouse do I include the childrens names on page 6 number 25a and 29a?

     it reads: Provide information about the beneficiary's spouse and children.

I assume its for her children not mine, just want to be sure.

 

I appreciate the help

[milimelo 4,481]

No - each I-130 requires a separate fee. So $535 X3.

Make sure you've read the instructions to the forms before completing the forms. We have a guide for all types of petitions - Guides tab. 

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

3 hours ago, ChadW said:

If I understand correctly I need to fill out an I-130 for each beneficiary, 1 spouse and 2 stepchildren. Do I just include all 3 applications in the same packet and pay a single filing fee of $535? 

 

Also on the I-130 for my spouse do I include the childrens names on page 6 number 25a and 29a?

     it reads: Provide information about the beneficiary's spouse and children.

I assume its for her children not mine, just want to be sure.

 

I appreciate the help

Each case is a separate entity which will require separate payments and separate supporting documents.

[pushbrk 12,898]

17 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Each case is a separate entity which will require separate payments and separate supporting documents.

Correct.  Make it so each stack could stand alone, but send all three stacks together in the same envelope.  Supporting documents are different for stepchildren than for spouse.  You'll see this in the instructions.  Answer all questions that are applicable to you and/or each beneficiary.  Your wife has a spouse, you, and children.  Your stepchildren presumably have neither.

 

[ChadW 2]

Thank you all for the clarification. More questions to come.