Can I file I-130 for wife's adopted daughter living outside the US?

[cadel]

I'm a US citizen petionning wife for GC.My wife is currently living with me here in US and has an adopted daughter back home.Let me know if is that possible for me to file I-130 for that kid.If yes what kind of documents shoud I submit along with I-130.

 

[namecheckvictim]

For your wife's adopted daughter with I-130 you will need.

Proof of USC.
Copy of your BC.
Copy of her BC.
Copy of your marriage certificate with your wife creating the relationship to you.

Now this is what is needed if she would have been your step daughter, since she is adopted by your wife you will have to include adoption papers showing adopted child relation to your wife. IMO it will be better if you file for your wife and her under 16 year old for CP so they can have a interview together provided your wife has no overstay issues in US.

Once case is approved and is sent to NVC for CP depending upon which country she is living now you will have to send the originals/certified documents for all of the above and other required original/certified at that point according to country specific requirements of DOS.

I will also recommend you consult a attorney in this case before you proceed with either adjustments of status or CP for your wife to address the adopted child issue that occurred prior to your marriage.

 

[BigJoe5]

name,

ALL relatives of a USC require an individual I-130. Nobody can ride on an IR (Immediate Relative) petition. The real question here is the validity of the adoption. Does the adoption meet the requirements under INA 101(b)(1)(E)(F)or(G)? Or is it a bulls**t adoption that is not even legal in the home country?