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brazikid25   2

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Recently married and looking to sponsor wife and step daughter.

 

step daughter is 9 years old.

 

Will I need to file two I-130’s or is there a way for derivative on 1 form. 
 

both have legal entry with visa.

 

forms needed to file for wife:

i-130

i-485

i-765

 

forms needed for step daughter:

 

i-130

i-485

 

am I missing anything? 
 

thank you!

 

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No derivatives for Immediate relatives of US citizens.

6 minutes ago, brazikid25 said:

Recently married and looking to sponsor wife and step daughter.

 

step daughter is 9 years old.

 

Will I need to file two I-130’s or is there a way for derivative on 1 form. 
 

both have legal entry with visa.

 

forms needed to file for wife:

i-130

i-485

i-765

 

forms needed for step daughter:

 

i-130

i-485

 

am I missing anything? 
 

thank you!

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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**Moved to Adjustment of Status From Work, Student, and Tourist Visas***

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 hour ago, brazikid25 said:

Recently married and looking to sponsor wife and step daughter.

 

step daughter is 9 years old.

 

Will I need to file two I-130’s or is there a way for derivative on 1 form. 
 

both have legal entry with visa.

 

forms needed to file for wife:

i-130

i-485

i-765

 

forms needed for step daughter:

 

i-130

i-485

 

am I missing anything? 
 

thank you!

 

You will need I-864 for each of them and sealed I-693 Medical Exam

 

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1 hour ago, brazikid25 said:

Can I mail everything in one packet or two separate packets for mother/daughter. 

Put each case in a separate envelope then place both envelopes in one priority medium flat rate USPS box…most efficient way to ship
On box write w a sharpie Family of Two Do Not Separate. 
‘Keep a complete copy of filing

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On 4/24/2024 at 1:35 AM, Family said:

Put each case in a separate envelope then place both envelopes in one priority medium flat rate USPS box…most efficient way to ship
On box write w a sharpie Family of Two Do Not Separate. 
‘Keep a complete copy of filing

Thanks for that! 
 

one final question then regarding fees:

 

the mother has to pay I-130 ($675), I-485 ($1440), and I-765 fees ($260) for a total of $2375.

 

The daughter needs to pay for I-130($675) and I-485 ($950) for a total of  $1625.

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