b1/b2 visa for children of divorced mother

[Leen123 0]

Hello everyone hoping for advice ,im a mother of 4 kids and divorced.im a b1/b2 visa holder for years even before i have kids .now i would like to apply for 2 of my kids for visa to visit the states but don know if i need help from my ex.ofcourse he will not show up for interview.will his absence affect the interview ? I have read at U.S. Embassy  website of some countries that a copy of both parents passport is required when a kid asks for visa .but if divorced will this apply ? My ex will never handle me any of his personal documents.he only may send a notarized consent letter of his approval .plz help what are the mandatory papers required by embassy to apply for kids 5,3 years old ?note i have custody by law till the child is 15 and i will leave my other tow kids with my sister till we return.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Having legal custody and being allowed to take a child outside a country are two separate things.  You can have custody but not be able to take a child outside of a country without the other parent's permission.  

You need to check on the laws in your country.  

 

Don't be surprised if the US Embassy wants written permission from the father allowing the children to travel outside the US.  

[Leen123 0]

Thank you for your reply Yes im aware of the approval letter the thing i ask about is the passport copy if they require it for both parents or just mine with visa on it will do ,and if CO asked i explain ? Or it is a must have document - father’s passport copy -to take along with other things at time of interview. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 minute ago, Leen123 said:

Thank you for your reply Yes im aware of the approval letter the thing i ask about is the passport copy if they require it for both parents or just mine with visa on it will do ,and if CO asked i explain ? Or it is a must have document - father’s passport copy -to take along with other things at time of interview. 

They do not need a copy of the father's passport.

 

They may need his written permission for his children to receive visas to travel to the US.