permission of non custodial parent K-1/K-2

[tom&tanya 48]

You have a whole 'nother problem than what you thought. The letter is moot, you do not need it for a 20 year old. You need to get her here ASAP and file for her AOS ASAP. You will also have to get married and file for your wife's (her daughter is not eligible without her AOS) You can file them together and request an expedite for the daughter on the basis of age out. Write "Possible Age Out" on the package when you send it.

In general if the AOS if filed before her 21st birthday you are OK, but if there are any errors on your part they can be denied and you would have no recourse as she is almost too old now and IS to old to file an I-130 (the marriage would have to be before her 18th birthday to be eligible for an I-130) so you have one shot...make it a good one. Get the latest vaccination list for AOS and make SURE she has all the needed vaccinations NOW and that she takes the vaccination records to the medical in Kiev so she will get a DS-3025 and be ready for that part of the AOS. Get her I-485 papers (both hers and your fiancee's) ready now, just add your marriage certificate and copies of their I-94s when they arrive. When you get married (ASAP after arrival) make sure the officiators know you need certified copies of the marriage cetificate quickly. If necessary you may need to drive to the issuing place and get copies. DO NOT get stuck in a beaurocratic quagmire waiting for snail mail to send you copies of your marriage certificate.

You pointed out this problem a few weeks ago, so I'm prepared with everything I need (I think) in order to move quickly once I get through VSC. I tried to get a expedite from VSC for this problem but they denied my request ( hence, the 3 touches ).

I can tell you I'm am looking forward to each broken plate, household appliance, and critter! I know both of you are enjoying every minute of it, and I can't wait!

Another topic Tanya and I have talked about is the chance that she might come across and Alligator. She can't believe these animals run loose here, Quote: "Why can't something be done about it!"

Thanks again for all your help Brad, Gary and all others who have commented!

[Brad and Vika 129]

I can tell you I'm am looking forward to each broken plate, household appliance, and critter! I know both of you are enjoying every minute of it, and I can't wait!

Thanks again for all your help Brad, Gary and all others who have commented!

You are welcome, and spot on with your sentiment. We joke quite a bit about the cultural issues we encounter every day, but we wouldn't trade the life for anything. We should talk sometime about language issues, as Vika and I STILL misunderstand each other regularly - and can laugh like crazy once we clear it up.

Also, prepare yourself for the fact that people who haven't taken the same path to happiness that you have will find it VERY hard to understand what you are doing. Even in Florida, where I assume cross-cultural relationships are pretty common, you will find that explaining how different and awesome it is being married to a Ukrainian is a total waste of time. Talk to us instead, we get it

[tom&tanya 48]

I like your avatar, funny. You know, of course, it falls under the category of "things you will never see in Ukraine"

My experience: Even when you say "HET" for some reason they think you mean "DA" ... you're drinking anyway!

[tom&tanya 48]

You are welcome, and spot on with your sentiment. We joke quite a bit about the cultural issues we encounter every day, but we wouldn't trade the life for anything. We should talk sometime about language issues, as Vika and I STILL misunderstand each other regularly - and can laugh like crazy once we clear it up.

Also, prepare yourself for the fact that people who haven't taken the same path to happiness that you have will find it VERY hard to understand what you are doing. Even in Florida, where I assume cross-cultural relationships are pretty common, you will find that explaining how different and awesome it is being married to a Ukrainian is a total waste of time. Talk to us instead, we get it

Waiting ... Waiting ... Waiting ... for this awesome woman!

[Brad and Vika 129]

Waiting ... Waiting ... Waiting ... for this awesome woman!

Stop checking your watch