AMK&MYF Kam
Jun 18, 2022
I-130 Approved But Confused.
I applied for both my wife and step-daughter on the same form. On the approved letter, for the beneficiary, only my wife name is on it. Does it mean that only my wife will go through all the process and join me in the state very soon? My step-daughter is only 4 years old. What should I do in a matter like this?
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waiting waitingJun 18, 2022
you should’ve filled two different applications
AMK&MYF KamJun 18, 2022
@ep pe and waiting waiting, should I fill out a new application for my step-daughter? But on the application, I wrote her name and even provided her birth certificate with the application I filled out for both.
waiting waitingJun 18, 2022
i bet you a us citizen
AMK&MYF KamJun 18, 2022
@ waiting waiting, yes I am.
God’s ChildJun 18, 2022
you have to do a separate i130 for your stepchild.
AMK&MYF KamJun 18, 2022
@annela annela, I will do it ASAP. But when I do, and attached her mom approved letter, will USCIS approved her fast because of her age? Will both of them have interviews the same day and migrate to the state, same day? she can’t migrate to the state alone.
@ God’s Child
God’s ChildJun 18, 2022
I think it’s best to ask an immigration lawyer or call USCIS.. because from my understanding the process for step children is usually 1 1/2 years or 2 years.. but like I said try to get advice from a good immigration lawyer.
Ma StJun 18, 2022
if you’re a citizen you have to fill it separate. two application. I can explain you if you want . I did the same all by myself. without a lawyer
jo joJun 18, 2022
@A&M KAM so you would have to fill out and pay for 2 separate applications. From my experience I had to wait the time allotted for her application and then you can expedite it. Let me look for the info NVC gave me but you can call and ask for yourself
jo joJun 18, 2022
A&M KAM I filed mine in April 2020 and got a response feb 2021
jo joJun 18, 2022
@Ma St same made a few typos but I did it lol, the same info you put on your wife’s you put on your daughter just reverse it
Ma StJun 18, 2022
mine is an AOS . I don’t have to deal with the NVC, so is different
jo joJun 18, 2022
oh ok I see @Ma St
jo joJun 18, 2022
@A&M KAM I cannot find the email but you can call them and they will give it to you, either try early morning or late evening since they are open until 11 or 12pm
jo joJun 18, 2022
oh also @A&M KAM they will say your wife does not have to leave right away( that’s what I was told lol) so they will not or I should say may not expedite it as soon as you put it in
AMK&MYF KamJun 18, 2022
@Ma St, please go ahead and tell me more, I truly appreciate it.
AMK&MYF KamJun 18, 2022
@ Jo jo, thanks, I will call them on week days.
k bJun 19, 2022
this happened to me as well, if you are a citizen you have to file 2 separate I 130 forms, however If u are a resident the child can be on the one i130 as a derivative of the mother. I learned that when I went on my green card interview when I asked the agent about my daughter. she also told me to let my husband file for her it will be faster. we submitted her paperwork in june 21 now waiting on her interview date.
AMK&MYF KamJun 19, 2022
@k b, thanks for the great information, on Tuesday or Wednesday, I will try calling both USCIS and Visa center, ask them about this matter. If required to fill out another application, I will. I pray and hope that it get approved fast.
