Hello,
I have a question about filing for a spouse and kids.
When married to a US citizen, the US citizen can file for PR for the alien spouse and for the alien spouses kids. Now, assume that all people are present in the US.
1 – For the spouse, we file:
I-130 Petition ($355.00)
G-325a BIO for US citizen (no Fee)
G-325a BIO for Alien Spouse (no Fee)
I-485 AOS ($930.00 + $80.00)
I-765 – EAD (no Fee, if filed with I-485)
I-131 – AP (no Fee, if filed with I-485)
I-864 – Affidavit of Support (no Fee)
I-693 – Medical (no Fee)
How about for the kids? Does the US spouse have to file a separate I-130 and I-485 for each stepchild (I understand that separate G-325a and I-693 will be required)? If there are two children under 14, I read that the I-485 can be $600 if filed with the main one for his/her parent. But, as soon as a child turns 14, it’s a $930+$80 fee. Is that correct?
What is the best way to file for the alien spouse and alien stepchildren in order to minimize the costs?
Thanks
I have a question about filing for a spouse and kids.
When married to a US citizen, the US citizen can file for PR for the alien spouse and for the alien spouses kids. Now, assume that all people are present in the US.
1 – For the spouse, we file:
I-130 Petition ($355.00)
G-325a BIO for US citizen (no Fee)
G-325a BIO for Alien Spouse (no Fee)
I-485 AOS ($930.00 + $80.00)
I-765 – EAD (no Fee, if filed with I-485)
I-131 – AP (no Fee, if filed with I-485)
I-864 – Affidavit of Support (no Fee)
I-693 – Medical (no Fee)
How about for the kids? Does the US spouse have to file a separate I-130 and I-485 for each stepchild (I understand that separate G-325a and I-693 will be required)? If there are two children under 14, I read that the I-485 can be $600 if filed with the main one for his/her parent. But, as soon as a child turns 14, it’s a $930+$80 fee. Is that correct?
What is the best way to file for the alien spouse and alien stepchildren in order to minimize the costs?
Thanks