Filing adjustment of status for wife *and* child

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Greetings VJ community! My wife and child entered United States on October 12, we married on November 8 and now I'm preparing to file for their adjustment of status application. I reviewed the helpful checklist here but it doesn't specifically mention details for children of K-1's. Based on what I can find, here's what I think I need to do - as well as some questions - for her child (in addition to the regular instructions):

1. Submit an additional I-485 and G-325A and I-693 for her child.

2. According to the instructions my wife's fee will be $1010 (including the biometric fee) but I'm not sure how much the fee will be for her 10-year-old child. The instructions say "The fee for a child under the age fourteen years will be $600.00 when submitted concurrently for adjudication with the application of a parent under sections 201(B)(A)(i), 203(a) (2)(A) and 203(d) of the INA." Does that include her 10-year-old son if I'm filing them at the same time?

3. Obviously, passport photos for her child.

Is there anything I missed? Any other advice for a new step-father eager to get his family through the immigration hoops?

Thanks!

Joshua

[dwiz123 0]

Greetings VJ community! My wife and child entered United States on October 12, we married on November 8 and now I'm preparing to file for their adjustment of status application. I reviewed the helpful checklist here but it doesn't specifically mention details for children of K-1's. Based on what I can find, here's what I think I need to do - as well as some questions - for her child (in addition to the regular instructions):

1. Submit an additional I-485 and G-325A and I-693 for her child.

2. According to the instructions my wife's fee will be $1010 (including the biometric fee) but I'm not sure how much the fee will be for her 10-year-old child. The instructions say "The fee for a child under the age fourteen years will be $600.00 when submitted concurrently for adjudication with the application of a parent under sections 201(B)(A)(i), 203(a) (2)(A) and 203(d) of the INA." Does that include her 10-year-old son if I'm filing them at the same time?

3. Obviously, passport photos for her child.

Is there anything I missed? Any other advice for a new step-father eager to get his family through the immigration hoops?

Thanks!

Joshua

For her child, you submit the required documents except when it doesn't apply to the child.

The fee is $600 for her child if when submitted concurrently with your wife's I-485. No fee for biometrics.

[Mrs. B 0]

Remember to keep the forms separated. What i did is placing every submission in an envelope and then all the envelopes in a bigger one. In my case each with its own money order.

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Thanks for the great advice! I was worried that it would be more confusing with a child but it seems to be relatively straightforward.

[Dakine 26]

Greetings VJ community! My wife and child entered United States on October 12, we married on November 8 and now I'm preparing to file for their adjustment of status application. I reviewed the helpful checklist here but it doesn't specifically mention details for children of K-1's. Based on what I can find, here's what I think I need to do - as well as some questions - for her child (in addition to the regular instructions):

1. Submit an additional I-485 and G-325A and I-693 for her child.

2. According to the instructions my wife's fee will be $1010 (including the biometric fee) but I'm not sure how much the fee will be for her 10-year-old child. The instructions say "The fee for a child under the age fourteen years will be $600.00 when submitted concurrently for adjudication with the application of a parent under sections 201(B)(A)(i), 203(a) (2)(A) and 203(d) of the INA." Does that include her 10-year-old son if I'm filing them at the same time?

3. Obviously, passport photos for her child.

Is there anything I missed? Any other advice for a new step-father eager to get his family through the immigration hoops?

Thanks!

Joshua

Is there anything I missed? Any other advice for a new step-father eager to get his family through the immigration hoops?

Have you considered adoption?

Makes things a lot easier in all respects of being a "pop".

Plus she will have automatic US Citizenship after 2 years in your physical and legal custody.

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Quick question: I need to send payment for my wife's AOS, her son's, I-765 and I-131, etc. Can I just make out one big check for all of these items or do they need to be separate checks?

@Haole: No, I hadn't considered adoption. I'm sure not it's the best thing right now, but I'll reconsider it down the road.

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Okay, here's my big AOS application checklist for wife and step-son. Am I missing anything?

Wife's application

• I-485 (with fee of $1010)
• G-325A
• I-693A
• I-864

• Copy of 2007 income tax return
• Proof of employment (letter from employer and pay stubs)

• I-765 (with fee of $340)

• Copy of Passport
• Two passport photos

• I-131 (with fee of $305)

• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Explanation of circumstances that warrant issuance of advance parole

• Copy of passport
• Copy of K-1 visa
• Copy of I-94 (front and back!)
• Copy of birth certificate with English translation
• Copy of NAO2 "Approval" for I-129F
• Certified copy of marraige license
• Two passport photos

Step-son's application

• I-485 (with fee of $600)
• G-325A
• I-693A
• I-131 (with fee of $305)
• Copy of passport
• Copy of K-2 Visa
• Copy of I-94 (front and back!)
• Copy of birth certificate
• Two passport photos

[Tsup2 0]

Separate fees are not required for I-131 and I-765. From USCIS website:

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for advance parole on Form I-131 and/or employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-131 and I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-131 and/or I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-131 and/or I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of the receipt for your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Separate fees are not required for I-131 and I-765. From USCIS website:

Oh sweet! Thanks, Tsup2!

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Okay, I'm stuck. Do I have to file an I-864 for both my wife and her child?

[pushbrk 12,898]

Okay, I'm stuck. Do I have to file an I-864 for both my wife and her child?

Yes.

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Thanks for the reply pushbrk!

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

So I eventually was able to get a letter from my step-son's natural father, which permitted my step-son to immigrate to the United States (originally posted about here).

Do I need to provide the same documentation in the AOS application package?

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

Another quick question: does my step-son need to have a social security number in order to file for adjustment of status?

Thanks!

[Joshua Kaufman 1]

And another: how many passport photos do I need to submit per applicant? I-485, I-765 and I-131 all ask for them, and the checklist on VJ says the G-325A needs them as well. So is that eight total? Or are the G-325A the same ones as the I-485?

(Surely there are more people on VJ who immigrated with children! If so, I would *really* appreciate your help! )