Quick question....

[Dreamfyre 2]

I'm filling out the I-130 paperwork and I'm stumped on part 4, questions about the Beneficiary's Family.  I know I list myself first, but does my minor (age 12) son from my first marriage also get listed?  The instructions from USCIS are less than stellar.

 

Thanks!

D

[Chancy 6,241]

19 hours ago, Dreamfyre said:

I'm filling out the I-130 paperwork and I'm stumped on part 4, questions about the Beneficiary's Family.  I know I list myself first, but does my minor (age 12) son from my first marriage also get listed?

 

For the I-130, no need to list petitioner's child(ren) from previous marriage, under the section for beneficiary's family.  That said, you may want to list your son on the I-130 anyway, to be consistent with the I-485, which does require the applicant's stepchildren to be listed.

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by Chancy
added recommendation be consistent with I-485

[Dreamfyre 2]

That's what I'm asking......do I list my son as his stepson?

[Chancy 6,241]

15 minutes ago, Dreamfyre said:

do I list my son as his stepson?

 

Not required, but I recommend that you list your son as his stepson on the I-130, just to be consistent with the I-485.  Check part 6 on page 8 of the I-485.