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A step relationship is only created through marriage, and so while you will be able to petition for your biological father, you will not be able to do so for your stepmother. I also note that you would only be considered a child of your stepmother if the marriage of your father and stepmother occurred before you were the age of 18. I assume that after your father immigrates, he can file for your stepmother under the F-2A category for spouses of permanent residents. When you sponsor your father, you will also have to file an I-864 affidavit of support to show you will be able to financially support him. If you are not able to do so, you or he can  perhaps enlist the assistance of a good friend or relative who is willing to take up the financial burden. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  

Although it is confusing, a dependent spouse holding an E1 visa has no authorization to work through the status alone. As you know by now, an I-765 application must be submitted and approved for your wife to have employment permission. If your wife was working for a year last year, the earnings have undoubtedly already been reported on your tax returns, and there is nothing to be done at this time. To show compliance now, your wife should stop working until the EAD is approved.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.