Must the child also be the beneficiary of an immediate relative petition, form I-130?
If the child will apply for a K-4 visa, there is no requirement that a separate petition, form I-130, be filed on his or her behalf in the immediate relative category. While there is no requirement that a separate I-130 be filed on behalf of the child, such action would be prudent and beneficial to the child as the U.S. citizen will be required to file an I-130 at a later date in order for the child to adjust status to that of Lawful Permanent Resident.
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