Need advise on Documents needed for K-2 visa

[dbears 1]

We just started the K1 application. We are still compiling the paperworks and doing a lot of research and we found these on an immigration lawyers' site:

Documents needed for K-2 visa:

* Valid passport (not needed if child is under 16);

* Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-156), in duplicate with two recent color photographs;

* Official birth certificate;

* Permission to travel from other parent;

* Complete medical examination report.

I have highlighted "permission to travel from other parent". I have 2 kids, ages 8 and 10, who will be coming with me, do we really need to get permission from their biological father who never supported them financially? I was never legally married to the biological father and the kids carries my father's family name (my maiden name) although the biological father did sign paternal acknowledgment in their birth certificate. We have been separated for 8 years now and for those 8 years he only showed his face to his kids less than 10 times and never gave financial support. I did file a financial support case against him years back but he never responded and i found the process not only physically exhausting but also emotionally draining so i did not pursue it any further. Basically, i have been a single mom in the true sense of the word, i raised and provided for my 2 kids on my own and only had help when my fiance came into my life.

For 6years i was on my own, and this biological father never even extended 1 centavo when my previous business went bankrupt and i was struggling to pay a huge bank loan (that was the time i filed for financial support). It is just so infuriating to think that the kids would need permission from him to travel. I strongly feel that he has given any right over them years ago.

Do I really have to sought him out and get a permission for the kids to travel? I do not know where he lives now or where he works although i know where his parents live. Pls advise me on this.

[Lance27 19]

Yes.

[sunandmoon 450]

If you were not married to the biological father of the children, then the children would be illegitamite, thus under the Philippine Family Code you have full and sole cusody the children. I would suggest posting this in the Philippines Forum. there might be someone who has had a similar situation.

[sunandmoon 450]

Yes.

not necessarily.

[sj5 4]

We just started the K1 application. We are still compiling the paperworks and doing a lot of research and we found these on an immigration lawyers' site:

Documents needed for K-2 visa:

* Valid passport (not needed if child is under 16);

* Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-156), in duplicate with two recent color photographs;

* Official birth certificate;

* Permission to travel from other parent;

* Complete medical examination report.

I have highlighted "permission to travel from other parent". I have 2 kids, ages 8 and 10, who will be coming with me, do we really need to get permission from their biological father who never supported them financially? I was never legally married to the biological father and the kids carries my father's family name (my maiden name) although the biological father did sign paternal acknowledgment in their birth certificate. We have been separated for 8 years now and for those 8 years he only showed his face to his kids less than 10 times and never gave financial support. I did file a financial support case against him years back but he never responded and i found the process not only physically exhausting but also emotionally draining so i did not pursue it any further. Basically, i have been a single mom in the true sense of the word, i raised and provided for my 2 kids on my own and only had help when my fiance came into my life.

For 6years i was on my own, and this biological father never even extended 1 centavo when my previous business went bankrupt and i was struggling to pay a huge bank loan (that was the time i filed for financial support). It is just so infuriating to think that the kids would need permission from him to travel. I strongly feel that he has given any right over them years ago.

Do I really have to sought him out and get a permission for the kids to travel? I do not know where he lives now or where he works although i know where his parents live. Pls advise me on this.

you don't need permission from him nor DSWD

They needed to have separate passport, form DS-156 and pictures.

Edited January 13, 2008 by SJ

[MissYoko 4]

We just started the K1 application. We are still compiling the paperworks and doing a lot of research and we found these on an immigration lawyers' site:

Documents needed for K-2 visa:

* Valid passport (not needed if child is under 16);

* Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-156), in duplicate with two recent color photographs;

* Official birth certificate;

* Permission to travel from other parent;

* Complete medical examination report.

I have highlighted "permission to travel from other parent". I have 2 kids, ages 8 and 10, who will be coming with me, do we really need to get permission from their biological father who never supported them financially? I was never legally married to the biological father and the kids carries my father's family name (my maiden name) although the biological father did sign paternal acknowledgment in their birth certificate. We have been separated for 8 years now and for those 8 years he only showed his face to his kids less than 10 times and never gave financial support. I did file a financial support case against him years back but he never responded and i found the process not only physically exhausting but also emotionally draining so i did not pursue it any further. Basically, i have been a single mom in the true sense of the word, i raised and provided for my 2 kids on my own and only had help when my fiance came into my life.

For 6years i was on my own, and this biological father never even extended 1 centavo when my

previous business went bankrupt and i was struggling to pay a huge bank loan (that was the time i filed for financial support). It is just so infuriating to think that the kids would need permission from him to travel. I strongly feel that he has given any right over them years ago.

Do I really have to sought him out and get a permission for the kids to travel? I do not know where he lives now or where he works although i know where his parents live. Pls advise me on this.

I'm preparing either my paper for a K1 + K2.

In my case my daughter has the same name than her father and he take care of her, he is a really good father beside we're separate.

He is really sad that i want to go so far but he agree.

So i have already called the dedicated court in France to have an appointment for officialise his agreement. Is it to much? A simple letter from him will be efficient?

kisses

Yoko

[dbears 1]

thank you very much everyone for all the advise. you've all been very helpful

[payxibka 10,044]

I'm preparing either my paper for a K1 + K2.

In my case my daughter has the same name than her father and he take care of her, he is a really good father beside we're separate.

He is really sad that i want to go so far but he agree.

So i have already called the dedicated court in France to have an appointment for officialise his agreement. Is it to much? A simple letter from him will be efficient?

kisses

Yoko

Nothing is ever too much... at a minimum make sure your letter/statement has been notarized... Also, get a copy of the ID page of his passport so they can compare the vital information, if the need arises

[MissYoko 4]

I'm preparing either my paper for a K1 + K2.

In my case my daughter has the same name than her father and he take care of her, he is a really good father beside we're separate.

He is really sad that i want to go so far but he agree.

So i have already called the dedicated court in France to have an appointment for officialise his agreement. Is it to much? A simple letter from him will be efficient?

kisses

Yoko

Nothing is ever too much... at a minimum make sure your letter/statement has been notarized... Also, get a copy of the ID page of his passport so they can compare the vital information, if the need arises

Notarized? Even if its from a court and signed by a judge?

[payxibka 10,044]

I'm preparing either my paper for a K1 + K2.

In my case my daughter has the same name than her father and he take care of her, he is a really good father beside we're separate.

He is really sad that i want to go so far but he agree.

So i have already called the dedicated court in France to have an appointment for officialise his agreement. Is it to much? A simple letter from him will be efficient?

kisses

Yoko

Nothing is ever too much... at a minimum make sure your letter/statement has been notarized... Also, get a copy of the ID page of his passport so they can compare the vital information, if the need arises

Notarized? Even if its from a court and signed by a judge?

You may not need to do anything but make sure it has something to indicate validity... Without some sort of "certification" or "notarization", how will the consulate know it is real?

[MissYoko 4]

I'm preparing either my paper for a K1 + K2.

In my case my daughter has the same name than her father and he take care of her, he is a really good father beside we're separate.

He is really sad that i want to go so far but he agree.

So i have already called the dedicated court in France to have an appointment for officialise his agreement. Is it to much? A simple letter from him will be efficient?

kisses

Yoko

Nothing is ever too much... at a minimum make sure your letter/statement has been notarized... Also, get a copy of the ID page of his passport so they can compare the vital information, if the need arises

Notarized? Even if its from a court and signed by a judge?

You may not need to do anything but make sure it has something to indicate validity... Without some sort of "certification" or "notarization", how will the consulate know it is real?

it will be a judgement with the stamp court something really official, you know like a divorce decree

Edited January 14, 2008 by MissYoko

[cwaf 1]

Hello! I am also new to this forum, and am beginning the process to bring my fiance from Ukraine, along with her 17 year old daughter. I was confused by the information here, indicating new forms to be submitted for the K2 visa. I copied the following information from this site in another area--under the Guides.

If you are a US CItizen filing for a K1 or K3 Visa for your non-US fiance/spouse, and they have children, then they may bring them here under a K2/K3 Visa. The children automatically qualify for the K2/K3 visa as derivitive status of their mom's K1/K3 status (you need only petition for your fiance/wife and list the children on that petition in the relavent blanks).

If I understand the above correctly, I do not have to file any other applications for her daughter. I assume I will need a copy of her birth certificate, as well as translated to English, and a passport for her. I know they will both require medical forms later, but are there any other forms needed for the daughter when I first submit my I29F application?

thank you!!

Chris

[payxibka 10,044]

Hello! I am also new to this forum, and am beginning the process to bring my fiance from Ukraine, along with her 17 year old daughter. I was confused by the information here, indicating new forms to be submitted for the K2 visa. I copied the following information from this site in another area--under the Guides.

If you are a US CItizen filing for a K1 or K3 Visa for your non-US fiance/spouse, and they have children, then they may bring them here under a K2/K3 Visa. The children automatically qualify for the K2/K3 visa as derivitive status of their mom's K1/K3 status (you need only petition for your fiance/wife and list the children on that petition in the relavent blanks).

If I understand the above correctly, I do not have to file any other applications for her daughter. I assume I will need a copy of her birth certificate, as well as translated to English, and a passport for her. I know they will both require medical forms later, but are there any other forms needed for the daughter when I first submit my I29F application?

thank you!!

Chris

Nothing additional needed at petition filing other than naming the child on the form.... At the consulate interview then separate visa applications (including the ID documents), medical exam results, police reports and possibly a consent for the minor child.... not sure what age that requirement ceases...

[cwaf 1]

Hello! I am also new to this forum, and am beginning the process to bring my fiance from Ukraine, along with her 17 year old daughter. I was confused by the information here, indicating new forms to be submitted for the K2 visa. I copied the following information from this site in another area--under the Guides.

If you are a US CItizen filing for a K1 or K3 Visa for your non-US fiance/spouse, and they have children, then they may bring them here under a K2/K3 Visa. The children automatically qualify for the K2/K3 visa as derivitive status of their mom's K1/K3 status (you need only petition for your fiance/wife and list the children on that petition in the relavent blanks).

If I understand the above correctly, I do not have to file any other applications for her daughter. I assume I will need a copy of her birth certificate, as well as translated to English, and a passport for her. I know they will both require medical forms later, but are there any other forms needed for the daughter when I first submit my I29F application?

thank you!!

Chris

Nothing additional needed at petition filing other than naming the child on the form.... At the consulate interview then separate visa applications (including the ID documents), medical exam results, police reports and possibly a consent for the minor child.... not sure what age that requirement ceases...

thanks for the information. What "separate visa application" are you referring to? The checklist for the I29F/K1 does not mention a separate application form beyond the I29F, the G325a, and the I134. We are proceeding to have the daughter's father submit a letter and some sort of official Ukrainian form that gives his permission for her to obtain an international passport and to leave for the USA. My fiance` is using a local agency to provide certified translations of all the Ukrainian documents, and they are also advising her on other things she will need. They have performed these duties for a lot of others like her, so I appreciate their advice, too! Thanks for all the guidance!

[cwaf 1]

Hello! I am also new to this forum, and am beginning the process to bring my fiance from Ukraine, along with her 17 year old daughter. I was confused by the information here, indicating new forms to be submitted for the K2 visa. I copied the following information from this site in another area--under the Guides.

If you are a US CItizen filing for a K1 or K3 Visa for your non-US fiance/spouse, and they have children, then they may bring them here under a K2/K3 Visa. The children automatically qualify for the K2/K3 visa as derivitive status of their mom's K1/K3 status (you need only petition for your fiance/wife and list the children on that petition in the relavent blanks).

If I understand the above correctly, I do not have to file any other applications for her daughter. I assume I will need a copy of her birth certificate, as well as translated to English, and a passport for her. I know they will both require medical forms later, but are there any other forms needed for the daughter when I first submit my I29F application?

thank you!!

Chris

Nothing additional needed at petition filing other than naming the child on the form.... At the consulate interview then separate visa applications (including the ID documents), medical exam results, police reports and possibly a consent for the minor child.... not sure what age that requirement ceases...

thanks for the information. What "separate visa application" are you referring to? The checklist for the I29F/K1 does not mention a separate application form beyond the I29F, the G325a, and the I134. We are proceeding to have the daughter's father submit a letter and some sort of official Ukrainian form that gives his permission for her to obtain an international passport and to leave for the USA. My fiance` is using a local agency to provide certified translations of all the Ukrainian documents, and they are also advising her on other things she will need. They have performed these duties for a lot of others like her, so I appreciate their advice, too! Thanks for all the guidance!

ok..I looked in the download section and I see the DS-156, but it says it should be supplied by the US Embassy at the time of interview. Is this something that can, and should be, prepared ahead of time?