I filed an I-130 for my brother, his wife, and his son in 2002

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered January 15, 2011 11:50. When the I-130 is approved and sent to the NVC, inform the NVC about the new child. No need to start over.

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   David Murray

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   Answered January 15, 2011 14:46. Any number of subsequent dependants can be added. Your brother is the principle alien and all dependents qualify under him. No problem, just call it to the attention of the NVC when the time arises. You would be well advised to have an attorney assist you in the consular processing portion . . . it gets complex.

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   Shiva Pal Gill

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   Answered January 16, 2011 14:49. I agree with the other two responses. Inform the NVC of the new addition. Also, when his priority date becomes current, he will have to list all family members immigrating with him.

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   Lynne Feldman

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   Answered January 19, 2011 12:38. Yes NVC will require the birth certificate and then they will generate an additional fee bill and forms request at the Department of State stage only. No need to do anything until the I-130 is approved and routed to National Visa Center.
   
   
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