smithphillipj

Hello all,

Our family is in the process of applying for IR1 visas and a question just came to mind.

My husband is the USC, I'm French and have 2 children from a previous relationship ( I never married the kids' dad).

I separated from the children's Dad nearly 7 years ago now. As we werent married we agreed consently that I would have 100% of the children's care.

To complicate it all, the children were born in the UK but the Dad refused to give them British nationality so they took my French nationality.

Since then, the children are not in contact with their Dad (though his name appears on their birth certificates).

Being 100 % responsible for the children, would I need a letter from their biological father even though he hasn t been in contact for years?

We don t even know where he lives exactly.

Thanks all for your help!

Same with my wife she has two daughters from previous relationship never married. I got notarized letters stating that she my wife has sole custody. I also have her notorized letter stating that they will come up here with her and be my stepchildren. Better safe than sorry. Someone on here may have better advice

Just sent my I-130 out today to Chicago