Stepparent travelling with Filipino minor children abroad

[Vytra 9]

Hello,

 

I had a question. My wife and I were married in the United States. She applied for an IR2 visa for her two minor children in the Philippines. We have not received an IL yet, however, the plan is for me to travel to the Philippines and back with them to the United States after they receive the visas. My wife cannot travel because she must attend to our newborn.

What kind of paperwork or clearance would they need to travel with me since I am not the biological father?

[hunny&me 268]

I think you will have to secure Travel Clearance for Minors >> https://www.dswd.gov.ph/eservices-3/
Sorry, I do not know detailed process.

[Hank_ 9,173]

^^^ THAT^^^   And a letter from their mother granting you permission.    Will you attend their interview (medical) also?  Need permission letter to act as guardian.

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15 hours ago, Vytra said:

Hello,

 

I had a question. My wife and I were married in the United States. She applied for an IR2 visa for her two minor children in the Philippines. We have not received an IL yet, however, the plan is for me to travel to the Philippines and back with them to the United States after they receive the visas. My wife cannot travel because she must attend to our newborn.

What kind of paperwork or clearance would they need to travel with me since I am not the biological father?

If its at all possible, it would be best for your wife to go get her kids and you attend to the newborn.  If possible.

 

The DSWD process is very strict.  You will need to follow all of those requirements listed in the link provided.  Even if you were the biological father (traveling without the mother) and even if they were dual US/Philippine citizens, DSWD clearance is required and its even more scrutinized if its the father taking the children.  Without being the biological father listed on the birth certificate, expect there to be more questioning, especially at the airport before the flight.  Get there very early.  You can follow the DSWD process completely, get initial approval and then run into a roadblock at the airport.  Also, is the biological father listed on the birth certificate, essentially are the children deemed legitimate or illegitimate? (PI govt terminology, not mine).

 

 

[TXMan322 9]

On 5/25/2022 at 8:43 PM, Vytra said:

Hello,

 

I had a question. My wife and I were married in the United States. She applied for an IR2 visa for her two minor children in the Philippines. We have not received an IL yet, however, the plan is for me to travel to the Philippines and back with them to the United States after they receive the visas. My wife cannot travel because she must attend to our newborn.

What kind of paperwork or clearance would they need to travel with me since I am not the biological father?

Hello,

 

I will be in a very similar situation soon.  My Filipina fiancé is coming in November to the USA and we shall be married soon thereafter.  Her two kids (ages 16 and 12) plan to immigrate next July 2024 but my then wife may not have her green card and therefore may not be able to travel to accompany the kids to the USA.  In that case I'd need to travel with them as their stepfather.

 

How did your situation work out?  Did you end up traveling back with her children?  Any information or advice would be appreciated.

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