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Thank you so much. This is so helpfull. I am so glad I found this site. Now one more question. Since I am filling for my step child also, Should I treat his application the same, (As far as documents etc.) and should I send both applications together in one packet to the center? Can you please tell me how to do this? Thank's again 159356[/snapback] Just a couple of thoughts. As ty stated, if you are going to rely on the K-3/K-4 visa, you don't need to file the I-130 for the child, but I would recommend that you do so. If you want to use the "dual track" for the child (either K-4 or CR-2/IR-2, you should go ahead and file the I-130 for the child as well. Incidentally, how old is the child? I use the rule of thumb that visa applications (filed by the alien) for children should be treated in the same way as for the parent so that separate applications and supporting documentation would be supplied by them when they actually file, even though it may be redundant. For petitions (filed by the US citizen/resident), I would follow the same rule for petitioning for non derivative visas such as you would do with the I-130. For derivative visa petitions, it is usually sufficient to supply the information for the principal and make sure the derivative is listed. So, if you are going to file the I-130 for the child, I'd probably provide a complete set even if the information is redundant. In filing the I-129F for the K-3/K-4 I think you just have to list the child's name, etc. on the form. This is what I did when I filed the I-129F for Jingwen and the kids (K-1/K-2). Maybe others who have filed for K-3/K-4 can confirm this. As far as how to prepare the submissions, USCIS actually has some guidance on this. Take a look at http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scnational/index.htm and http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scn...nal/index.htm#H 159361[/snapback] Thanks so much again, and to answer your question, the child just turned 15 a couple of month ago.

Thank you so much. This is so helpfull. I am so glad I found this site. Now one more question. Since I am filling for my step child also, Should I treat his application the same, (As far as documents etc.) and should I send both applications together in one packet to the center? Can you please tell me how to do this? Thank's again

Thanks for the info. I will do just that. I have all the documents, and all I need to do now is file the forms. An attorney gave a quote of $1800.00 for doing this but I think I can do it myself. What do you think?

Hi everybody, I am new to this site and need some help. I recently got married in China, and I need info as to what is the best way to go in regards to a visa for my wife and step child. Are there any step by step guidlines anywhere? Sincerely Stacato