K1, Fiance Visa

[mikesiga 0]

I'm in the process of filing for a K1 visa. However, I do have a couple of questions and need a little assistance. In my situation, my fiance from the Philippines is divorced and have sole custody of her children, (ex husband is gone, working in another country). She is NOT planning on taking the kids with her. (Children will be staying with her mom and family) Now my question is.... Do i fill out the children's name on the I129 form and does she disclose that on the ds156k visa form? If we do, would the embassy ask for a signed permission from her ex spouse to allow her, my fiance, even with her having sole custody of the kids to leave the country? Should we even disclose the kids information if they are not coming? I know that I can go ahead and provide the kinds information on the I129 form as the DS156k will ask if the kids will follow, and we can just put no. Would there be any problems with her being divorced and leaving the kids behind? Would the embassy ask the ex spouse for permission? Or would they even know she has kids if we just leave it blank? Just don't want any kind of problems, any response will be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

[Sweet17L 3]

My take on this would be to not put the children's info on the I129F form since they're not coming with the mother,anyway. But provide proof of marriage termination with the ex-husband.

[Barbara J 115]

I'm in the process of filing for a K1 visa. However, I do have a couple of questions and need a little assistance. In my situation, my fiance from the Philippines is divorced and have sole custody of her children, (ex husband is gone, working in another country). She is NOT planning on taking the kids with her. (Children will be staying with her mom and family) Now my question is.... Do i fill out the children's name on the I129 form and does she disclose that on the ds156k visa form? If we do, would the embassy ask for a signed permission from her ex spouse to allow her, my fiance, even with her having sole custody of the kids to leave the country? Should we even disclose the kids information if they are not coming? I know that I can go ahead and provide the kinds information on the I129 form as the DS156k will ask if the kids will follow, and we can just put no. Would there be any problems with her being divorced and leaving the kids behind? Would the embassy ask the ex spouse for permission? Or would they even know she has kids if we just leave it blank? Just don't want any kind of problems, any response will be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

You need to list all her children whether they are coming over or not. depending on the country and laws is whether or not she would need a written approval from her ex but as she has sole custody I don't think so but not sure on that one.

156k if the children are under 21 yes she needs to write them and and then tick no not following with her.

[George & Gina 29]

My take on this would be to not put the children's info on the I129F form since they're not coming with the mother,anyway. But provide proof of marriage termination with the ex-husband.

This is so WRONG. The form asks you to list ALL OF HER CHILDREN no matter if they're coming with or following behind her. Stop overthinking it and just do what the form/directions ask.

[payxibka 10,044]

My take on this would be to not put the children's info on the I129F form since they're not coming with the mother,anyway. But provide proof of marriage termination with the ex-husband.

Your take is wrong... The question is not "List only the children who will apply for a visa."

I'm in the process of filing for a K1 visa. However, I do have a couple of questions and need a little assistance. In my situation, my fiance from the Philippines is divorced and have sole custody of her children, (ex husband is gone, working in another country). She is NOT planning on taking the kids with her. (Children will be staying with her mom and family) Now my question is.... Do i fill out the children's name on the I129 form and does she disclose that on the ds156k visa form? If we do, would the embassy ask for a signed permission from her ex spouse to allow her, my fiance, even with her having sole custody of the kids to leave the country? Should we even disclose the kids information if they are not coming? I know that I can go ahead and provide the kinds information on the I129 form as the DS156k will ask if the kids will follow, and we can just put no. Would there be any problems with her being divorced and leaving the kids behind? Would the embassy ask the ex spouse for permission? Or would they even know she has kids if we just leave it blank? Just don't want any kind of problems, any response will be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

Divorced in the PI? Are you sure?

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There is no such thing as divorce in the Philippines. I suggest you make sure what she means by "divorced".

[Tim/Mav 305]

There is no such thing as divorce in the Philippines. I suggest you make sure what she means by "divorced".

I agree with this quote as well as George & Gina's. Divorce "No" In the Philipphines, Annulment Yes. Will the children be listed on the Forms? Yes.

If you don't, you will be denied for Fraud. (does'nt matter if the children are Immigrating or not)

Just me but, she is going to leave her children.

[Mrs O. 29]

Dont even think of leaving the children's details out. Believe it or not it could lead to years of ban as it could be seen as misrepresentation or fraud.

She might not want to bring the children now but I can bet in a few years she will want her children with her,what will you do then? Claim you forgot that she had children during her application process? I dont think so...

[therese828 4]

I'm in the process of filing for a K1 visa. However, I do have a couple of questions and need a little assistance. In my situation, my fiance from the Philippines is divorced and have sole custody of her children, (ex husband is gone, working in another country). She is NOT planning on taking the kids with her. (Children will be staying with her mom and family) Now my question is.... Do i fill out the children's name on the I129 form and does she disclose that on the ds156k visa form? If we do, would the embassy ask for a signed permission from her ex spouse to allow her, my fiance, even with her having sole custody of the kids to leave the country? Should we even disclose the kids information if they are not coming? I know that I can go ahead and provide the kinds information on the I129 form as the DS156k will ask if the kids will follow, and we can just put no. Would there be any problems with her being divorced and leaving the kids behind? Would the embassy ask the ex spouse for permission? Or would they even know she has kids if we just leave it blank? Just don't want any kind of problems, any response will be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I agree with the others here. If her K1 visa is approved then the children have derivative status, and are eligible to apply for a visa. They don't need any petition or permission from you to do so. There have been many cases in the past where the beneficiary clearly understood this, and hid the fact that she had children from the petitioner. Needless to say, it was a surprise to the petitioner who thought he was meeting his fiancee at the airport, but found he was meeting an entire family.

The US Embassy in Manila is particularly ####### about this. If the children are not listed on the I-129F then they will insist on a notarized statement from you that you aware of the discrepancies between the information in the petition and the actual facts, and that you intend to proceed with the marriage anyway. This requirement is even stated in the K1 interview instructions. They may also grill your fiancee at the interview about why this information was withheld.

Save yourself a lot of headaches. List all of her children on the petition.

[happyblessedme 12]

I'm in the process of filing for a K1 visa. However, I do have a couple of questions and need a little assistance. In my situation, my fiance from the Philippines is divorced and have sole custody of her children, (ex husband is gone, working in another country). She is NOT planning on taking the kids with her. (Children will be staying with her mom and family) Now my question is.... Do i fill out the children's name on the I129 form and does she disclose that on the ds156k visa form? If we do, would the embassy ask for a signed permission from her ex spouse to allow her, my fiance, even with her having sole custody of the kids to leave the country? Should we even disclose the kids information if they are not coming? I know that I can go ahead and provide the kinds information on the I129 form as the DS156k will ask if the kids will follow, and we can just put no. Would there be any problems with her being divorced and leaving the kids behind? Would the embassy ask the ex spouse for permission? Or would they even know she has kids if we just leave it blank? Just don't want any kind of problems, any response will be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

I have 2 kids from ex and my kids came here 3 yrs.later but from the start of the K1 process i listed all my children.DON"T ever lie coz they will find it out later or sooner and will be a reason for denial even.

Is ur fiancee Divorced or Annulled??there is no Divorce in the Philippines...ANullment YES.

If she is annulled legally then there is no problem with her leaving the kids temporarily if that is her plan. List ALL her kids,,DON'T lie,,it won't help if u lie.

If she has sole custody of her kids then no problem. I had sole custody of my 2 kids and we were not married so mine was easy journey. Good Luck!