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Do I need to file a separate form to include my son in the immigration petition?
Asked on Sep 17th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I am getting ready to petition for my wife who lives in the Dominican Republic. My wife has a son from a previous relationship. He is 3 years old. Do I need to file a separate form to include him in the petition and pay a separate fee?
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If you are a US citizen yes.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 1:36 AM
A separate consular processing application and separate fee will be necessary for the child. Consular processing can be deceptively more complicated than the forms appear, and if you are unfamiliar with the steps to be taken it would be wise to engage an immigration attorney to assure proper steps are taken and long delays (or even worse consequences) avoided.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2011 at 5:57 PM
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You will need to file a separate petition for your step son.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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If you are a USC, then you file two petitions. If you are a green card holder, then you can include the minor child on your wife's petition.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2011 at 1:37 PM