Fathers permission

[Happy Texan 0]

Hello to all from a new guy. My girl (Ukraine) and I have finally decided to take the big step and despite a years worth of research

find myself with more questions than answers. I know we must have permission from her ex for her daughter to move but is this

permission required with the original application or when she goes for the interview? And just out of curiosity what actually happens

during the 6-9 month K-1 process? Is someone at the service center diligently verifying information or is the package merely waiting

it's turn in line?

[natashenika 0]

you should doublecheck by calling to USCIS but as I know you'll need permission when you'll be taking the child out of country

but call USCIS to talk to them

[MissYoko 4]

Hello to all from a new guy. My girl (Ukraine) and I have finally decided to take the big step and despite a years worth of research

find myself with more questions than answers. I know we must have permission from her ex for her daughter to move but is this

permission required with the original application or when she goes for the interview? And just out of curiosity what actually happens

during the 6-9 month K-1 process? Is someone at the service center diligently verifying information or is the package merely waiting

it's turn in line?

You don't need it to send the petition, but yes you will need legal paperwork about the father agreement for the interview.

What i did in France :

My ex and I we hired a lawyer together. The lawyer wrote our agreement and send it to what we call in France the Family Judge. I wait for the court appointment now, it will be at may 5.

The judge will read the agreement in front of us, will asking if we both agreed and we will have to sign it.

So, it mean that i will go to the interview with a judge decision, which is the best.

[payxibka 10,047]

Hello to all from a new guy. My girl (Ukraine) and I have finally decided to take the big step and despite a years worth of research

find myself with more questions than answers. I know we must have permission from her ex for her daughter to move but is this

permission required with the original application or when she goes for the interview? And just out of curiosity what actually happens

during the 6-9 month K-1 process? Is someone at the service center diligently verifying information or is the package merely waiting

it's turn in line?

Interview....

During the USCIS process your petition is simply gathering dust

Edited March 5, 2008 by fwaguy

[HiTech 0]

Also from Texas -> Ukraine it appears you are now looking at a 3-4 month process for a k1

Where are you from in Texas, and what is your Ladies city?

[payxibka 10,047]

Also from Texas -> Ukraine it appears you are now looking at a 3-4 month process for a k1

Where are you from in Texas, and what is your Ladies city?

That is certainly optimistic and might only be to clear the USCIS... you then have NVC and the consulate process adding another 2-3 months if you are lucky....

[Happy Texan 0]

Thanks to all for the quick answers, I hope to have all documents in place and petition filed within the next 30 days, my insane job not withstanding! And to my fellow Texan I am originally from West Texas but have lived in the small burg of Crosby, just a bit east of Houston for the past 14 years. My lady is from Uzhgorod, an ancient beautiful city on the Hungarian border. I just returned yesterday from my 4th visit in 9 months. Again thanks to all.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I know we must have permission from her ex for her daughter to move but is this

permission required with the original application or when she goes for the interview?

If the court has provided her with a judgement of sole custody - removing all legal rights of the ex. then this might be acceptable as well. I think that's what the Kiev site says... permission of the non emigrating parent or court order of sole custody.

[cjindia 0]

I know we must have permission from her ex for her daughter to move but is this

permission required with the original application or when she goes for the interview?

If the court has provided her with a judgement of sole custody - removing all legal rights of the ex. then this might be acceptable as well. I think that's what the Kiev site says... permission of the non emigrating parent or court order of sole custody.

there is a difference between sole custody and removing all legal rights of the ex. Very very rarely do courts remove legal rights of a parent. The child has a right to see both his parents. And both parents have rights to see their child.

I think the first thing you need to do is ask the childs parent if he would allow it. If not, then you go to court and see if they can force it.

how old is the child?

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I know we must have permission from her ex for her daughter to move but is this

permission required with the original application or when she goes for the interview?

If the court has provided her with a judgement of sole custody - removing all legal rights of the ex. then this might be acceptable as well. I think that's what the Kiev site says... permission of the non emigrating parent or court order of sole custody.

there is a difference between sole custody and removing all legal rights of the ex. Very very rarely do courts remove legal rights of a parent. The child has a right to see both his parents. And both parents have rights to see their child.

I think the first thing you need to do is ask the childs parent if he would allow it. If not, then you go to court and see if they can force it.

how old is the child?

This is right off the US Embassy Website in Kiev:

Your fiancé(e) will be asked to present:

Valid passports or travel documents for the beneficiary and any dependent children

A notarized statement from an absent parent giving permission to a child to immigrate to the US along with a photocopy of the photo and signature pages of his/her passport OR court decree of sole legal custody OR death certificate

[BlakeandOlha 0]

there is a difference between sole custody and removing all legal rights of the ex. Very very rarely do courts remove legal rights of a parent. The child has a right to see both his parents. And both parents have rights to see their child.

Actually in countries like the Ukraine it is not as rare as you suppose - marital and child abandonment, lack of support, non-communication over a period of years can all result in the parent who takes care of the child sueing and receiving the decree of sole custody. Legal right and moral right being two seperate things.