Bringing children later

[matt & wila 0]

I just proposed this week and am very anxious to get paperwork going so we can be together in the U.S. on full time basis. Now I am in the process of compiling documentation photos etc… to start filing for K-1 a.s.a.p. This is a great sight, I can’t figure out how I didn’t spot it sooner as I have been looking into visa services for a while.

After some discussion with my fiancée she thinks she might like her two children stay with her parents in Thailand and finish the next couple years of school before joining us (they would still be well under the age of 21 or even 18).

Does anyone have experience bringing children after a period of greater one year or know of a link that covers this in detail? I’m trying to see what complications this adds. I understand this would mean it could not be part of the initial filing. But does that just mean paperwork and timeline would start from scratch or would it potentially prevent them from being able to come.

Looking at the guide I believe once Wila and I are married this would establish a stepchildship and I should be able to file without issue and consequence is really only additional time and money. Is this correct, or to be on the safe side is it important to file all once to not jeopardize the children’s entry?

Thanks for reading

matt

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

As long as you are married and the kids under 18 when you intend to bring them, there won;t be any issues, you simply apply for them as their step dad: http://www.visajourney.com/content/child

[aaydrian 479]

Or the mother can file as a permanent resident (3 yrs wait for visa). However this route would be more a precaution in the event that the USC dies before the spouse gains citizenship. This way the kids aren't delayed in coming to the US.

[Ning 619]

I just proposed this week and am very anxious to get paperwork going so we can be together in the U.S. on full time basis. Now I am in the process of compiling documentation photos etc… to start filing for K-1 a.s.a.p. This is a great sight, I can’t figure out how I didn’t spot it sooner as I have been looking into visa services for a while.

After some discussion with my fiancée she thinks she might like her two children stay with her parents in Thailand and finish the next couple years of school before joining us (they would still be well under the age of 21 or even 18).

Does anyone have experience bringing children after a period of greater one year or know of a link that covers this in detail? I’m trying to see what complications this adds. I understand this would mean it could not be part of the initial filing. But does that just mean paperwork and timeline would start from scratch or would it potentially prevent them from being able to come.

Looking at the guide I believe once Wila and I are married this would establish a stepchildship and I should be able to file without issue and consequence is really only additional time and money. Is this correct, or to be on the safe side is it important to file all once to not jeopardize the children’s entry?

Thanks for reading

matt

You should begin with finding out about the requiremnents for taking them out of Thailand. The bio father will have to grant permission in writing to the embassy or she may be able to get a court order indicating she has legal custody that allows her to take them out.

The embassy will give her a sample letter showing whats required. The letter must be submitted in both languages with his signature on each. The embassy at times has also required the father to come into the embassy and be interviewed.

You can file for the children as you wish but I suggest you look into what I have said asap.

[matt & wila 0]

Thanks for such quick replies, I feel better now. Wila is a widow so it and this should not be difficult to prove as she still close with her in-laws and they are happy to see how I love and provide for their grandchildren.