Children (K2) required to interview?

[Rob and Sandy 14]

So... Our case is in Montreal and we're almost ready to send in packet 3 (waiting on children's passports)

I emailed the embassy in Montreal to ask if it's necessary that my fiance's daughters (7 and 8 years old) attend the interview as well. And they responded with this... 

 

Copied from email:

 

All applicants, regardless of age, must attend the visa interview appointment. In cases of minors, the applicants must be accompanied by at least one parent or the legal guardian.

 

I was hoping somebody knows a way to work around having to fly them round trip from Vancouver island across Canada. Maybe a guru like @Greenbaum has some input? 🙏

 

They also included a link in the email to P3 (the same exact thing I got from @Greenbaum) and said to send it in completed etc so they can schedule our interview. So if your waiting to receive packet 3 I would say it's probably wise to email them to verify your case is there and ready and then send it 😉 (sorry if this is common knowledge)

 

I emailed: 

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

(Case number in subject line)

[debbiedoo 2,339]

Pretty sure that email means they have to be there. It is pretty clear.

[Cryssiekins 976]

There is no workaround.  All applicants, regardless of age, must attend the visa interview appointment.  Crystal clear.

 

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

Yes, there is no workaround. Be ready to fly the whole fam to Montreal. Look at the bright side, maybe it’s a chance to pratice their French. 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

42 minutes ago, Rob and Sandy said:

So... Our case is in Montreal and we're almost ready to send in packet 3 (waiting on children's passports)

I emailed the embassy in Montreal to ask if it's necessary that my fiance's daughters (7 and 8 years old) attend the interview as well. And they responded with this... 

 

Copied from email:

 

All applicants, regardless of age, must attend the visa interview appointment. In cases of minors, the applicants must be accompanied by at least one parent or the legal guardian.

 

I was hoping somebody knows a way to work around having to fly them round trip from Vancouver island across Canada. Maybe a guru like @Greenbaum has some input? 🙏

 

They also included a link in the email to P3 (the same exact thing I got from @Greenbaum) and said to send it in completed etc so they can schedule our interview. So if your waiting to receive packet 3 I would say it's probably wise to email them to verify your case is there and ready and then send it 😉 (sorry if this is common knowledge)

 

I emailed: 

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

(Case number in subject line)

I have walked that same road with my 2 K2's. It wasn't easy but it was completed. Sorry but you have to get them to the interview or they won't be heading to USA. 

[Ontarkie 13,898]

I guess another thing has changed with Montreal. It used to be only kids 14 and up had to be there. That email says they need to go, sucks but another must in this process. 

[Rob and Sandy 14]

Haha that's some pretty decisive answers!!!!! 

 

I thought I saw something about it at some point, I'm obviously mistaken. (information overload)

 

Thank you so much for the input I truly appreciate you all!! 

[Rob and Sandy 14]

1 minute ago, Ontarkie said:

I guess another thing has changed with Montreal. It used to be only kids 14 and up had to be there. That email says they need to go, sucks but another must in this process. 

I thought I read the same thing somewhere... I suppose it doesn't much matter being that I did hear it directly from the horses mouth 

[Ontarkie 13,898]

1 minute ago, Rob and Sandy said:

I thought I read the same thing somewhere... I suppose it doesn't much matter being that I did hear it directly from the horses mouth 

Somewhere in the last 11 yrs it changed. I only had to bring my older two and not the younger two. Sucks they changed it though. 

[Rob and Sandy 14]

7 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

 

Well it's good to know that I probably got (very) outdated info someone along the line and that maybe I haven't fully lost my mind and started subconsciously fabricating memories yet haha! 

[Ontarkie 13,898]

Your still good, no crazy fabrications yet  

[Greenbaum 12,258]

5 hours ago, Rob and Sandy said:

Well it's good to know that I probably got (very) outdated info someone along the line and that maybe I haven't fully lost my mind and started subconsciously fabricating memories yet haha! 

The children are very innocent and the CO's knows this. A few questions to them and the CO knows if this is a legitimate relationship.  Hence this is one of the reasons to have them there at the interview. 

[NikLR 13,220]

They have to attend and answer questions if asked.  Generally like are you excited to move etc... they also need medicals. 

Edited June 7, 2019 by NikLR

[Rob and Sandy 14]

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

The children are very innocent and the CO's knows this. A few questions to them and the CO knows if this is a legitimate relationship.  Hence this is one of the reasons to have them there at the interview. 

Ohhhhh yeah that makes total sense!!!