I-130 for wife but not for child. 'The petition you have filed does not allow derivative status for family members. This means that any spouse, unmarried child under age 21, or parent will require their own petition to immigrate."

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36 minutes ago, RnJ2021 said:

Your response on submitting a new I-130 is useful. I guess it cannot hurt.

My buddy is a great guy but not the type to participate in this give and take. And apparently not the type to complete complex forms.

This is complex enough that I think he should talk to an immigration attorney. The last one he used was ####### but maybe he can find a good one.

 

There have been a few discussions recently about cases which can be DIY, and which need a Lawyer.

 

This one I think I can say without contradiction needs a Lawyer. Could I work my way through this, possibly, but I have seen all sorts of interesting cases. Coud me back when I had not, no chance, well I suppose I might get lucky?

 

The nice thing about US Immigration Law is that it is Federal and we have Zoom etc so there is no need to visit, obviously there are ####### lawyers but there are good ones as well.

 

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5 hours ago, RnJ2021 said:

The child does not need an interview.

Of course the child has an interview.  There may not be questions asked, but an interview is scheduled.

5 hours ago, appleblossom said:

Why can’t the Mom delay her interview and visa until the daughter catches up, as suggested above? She needs to wait to move with her daughter. 
 

And it’s the same process for the child as it was for Mom - submit docs, pay fees, wait for interview at the consulate etc.

Delaying mom's interview is the first thing to do.  It's something they still have control over.

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OMG. My buddy tells me he knows an immigration attorney who knows and really likes his wife and the child. 

She has the case now.

She said the double check happens a lot.

She is across the country - maybe that is why he did not go to her first.

Or maybe it was financial.

If he were not such a good friend..........

They are both crazy

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