Clarification on Family visa

[Ay_zero 2]

Hello. I recently applied for the I-130 form for my spouse, and the case has been approved and forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing. Meanwhile, I included my daughter on my spouse's application; however, my daughter's name is not listed for immigrant visa processing on the NVC website.

I would like to understand the reason for this omission. Additionally, I need clarification on whether I am required to file a separate I-130 petition for my daughter. If so, I would like to know the typical processing time for such an application, given that my spouse's case has already been approved. Furthermore, if a separate I-130 is necessary for my daughter, I would like to inquire about the possibility of expediting her application so that her visa can be processed concurrently with my spouse's.

I appreciate your assistance and look forward to your guidance on how to proceed.

Thank you.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

Are you a US citizen?

[Ay_zero 2]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

Are you a US citizen?

Yes, I am.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

6 minutes ago, Ay_zero said:

Yes, I am.

If so, there are no derivatives for immediate relatives of US citizens.  Each immediate relative will require a separate I-130.  If you are a US citizen, I suggest you:

 

1.  Immediately file an I-130 for Daughter

2.  Request an expedite for Daughter's case at USCIS.

3.  Do not pay fees or submit documents for wife's case until the daughter's case reaches NVC.

4.  Once BOTH cases are at NVC, pay fees and submit documents for both cases.

5.  Then, ask NVC to schedule their interviews together.

Edited August 5 by Crazy Cat

[Ay_zero 2]

4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Thank you so much for your response. I would like to know the timeline for the approval and if the already transferred case do get expired.

 

[Ay_zero 2]

Thank you so much for your response. I would like to know the timeline for the approval and if the already transferred case do get expired.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

1 minute ago, Ay_zero said:

Thank you so much for your response. I would like to know the timeline for the approval and if the already transferred case do get expired.

A case can remain at NVC indefinitely by contacting them once a year. 

[Ay_zero 2]

You've been so helpful. Thanks

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

14 minutes ago, Ay_zero said:

You've been so helpful. Thanks

This situation comes up fairly often.  The key is to halt the first case until the second one catches up.  Then, NVC can sync them together.

[Ay_zero 2]

Your feedback is very helpful and I will definitely follow the process. I will be putting in the application today, and hopefully, it get approved on time. Thanks so much

[Dashinka 24,480]

Does CRBA apply for the child?

[Ay_zero 2]

Please what's CRBA?

[Dashinka 24,480]

4 minutes ago, Ay_zero said:

Please what's CRBA?

Consular Report of Birth Abroad.  You refer to her as your daughter, are you a biological parent?  If yes, you may be able to pass on US citizenship to her through the CRBA process.  If not, then you need to file the I130.

[nastra30 2,284]

Op, when did you became a citizen?

When was daughter born?

As @Dashinkastated, it could be possible daughter (if biological) is already a USC.

[Ay_zero 2]

I and my spouse are the biological parents, but I had her before I became a citizen. Can I still do that, regardless?