Q: my wife I-30 is approved and I paid the visa and affidavit fees. but I dont see any button to add my 2 year old daughter
I had listed my daughter on my wife's I-30 when I filed. but now NVS website is not allowing me file my daughter visa application.
A:
You'll need to file a separate Form I-130 for your daughter since she requires her own petition, even though she was listed on your wife's form. This is standard procedure for children, regardless of their age.
Once you submit the I-130 for your daughter, you'll be able to process her visa application through the NVC system. The good news is that since she's under 21 and unmarried, she'll be considered an "immediate relative" and can be processed alongside your wife's application without additional waiting periods beyond normal processing times.
To start this process, file the I-130 for your daughter as soon as possible. While waiting for approval, continue with your wife's visa process. Keep in mind that both applications can move forward simultaneously, and you can submit any required documents for both cases to NVC once the second I-130 is approved. If you need guidance with the forms, consider reaching out to an immigration attorney who can help ensure everything is filed correctly.
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