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My fiance has a 5 year-old son. Does he require vaccinations prior to coming to the USA, and if so, how do I find out which ones?

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Binders are useless. An understanding of government filing is beneficial. The government uses top binding of file folders. This means your file will be two-hole punched on the top with a metal binder inserted. Therefore, any three-ring binders and such will be discarded as everything ends up in a similar file folder to the next guys packet.

It was a 2-hole-punch slip cover type binder. Regardless, moving forward.

Indeed. Used a binder clip this time.

Receipt of NOA dated Feb 6, 2013.

I have seen a couple that were rejected for the same reason and YES, they had already discarded the binders, tabs, etc. They do that in the receiving area. An adjudicator will never see your handiwork, everything they get looks exactly identical to the next.

Make sure everything is there an put a big binder clip on it

Indeed. Used a binder clip this time.

As you move forward, I suggest you become an excellent student of the guide here. You won't find any suggestion to use a binder. USCIS will build it's own file. To do so, they must discard any folders or binders.

It's interesting. I read in other forums to separate sections with tabs, colored paper, etc. Indeed, entirely pointless. All is pitched. Perhaps the cover letter (as identified in the guidelines here) is enough. Considering how much documentation I supplied (multiple trips to visit, receipts, boarding passes for each trip, etc., etc.), one would think tabs identifying sections would be helpful. Sic vita est.

Took 10 days but got the materials back, resubmitted today.

Concerning updating the timeline, perhaps I am missing something. Is there some way to note the original date and the new date, or do I just delete the original submission date with new. Not that it's life changing, just thought I would try to keep it accurate.

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Are you seeking an employment visa? That's what the I-129 is for. Hopefully you filed an I-129F, if you're bringing a fiancee to the USA. If you want to help people here, it's best to have the patience to type the correct form name.

Sorry, yes, I129F.

Thanks to all.

I will wait (in the most impatient fashion imaginable) for the rejected application.

So, pitch the binder and use a paper clip? Thought it would be beneficial, but apparently not.

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I will have to wait, I guess.

I only have one more set of passport photos.

I cannot adequately express my concern.

What if it just gets pitched and I never see it back.

What a bonehead move. Amazing that I went through all of that step by step and still somehow left the check out.

I went page by page by page. Used tabs, color sheets to separate each section of the K-1, quadruple checked every bit, made two entire color copies of everything, provided extensive evidence of having met in person, 3 trips, etc., etc., etc. Two hole punched it, put it in a labeled binder, blah blah blah. Mailed it in a few days ago. Discovered today that I LEFT OUT THE $#@#@%@! CHECK for $340, as I discovered it still in my #$!@$#$@ check book. Son-of-a-beotch.

So do I wait until I receive notification?

I don't have a case number yet, so cannot send a check with a case number reference.

I have read all the documents I can find.

I have my fiance's divorce decree, G325A, passport photo, letter of intent to marry.

Do I need a copy of her birth certificate for the K-1?

I did not ask for it, and it will be yet another delay getting it from Ukraine.

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I may be taking a new position in another state.

Wondering what I do if I move.

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I assume, regardless of age, a child needs a passport.

My fiance somehow has the idea that her 4-year-old son (Ukrainian) does not need a passport.

How in the world would be allowed to travel without one, let alone enter the USA?

This is extremely helpful to me.

Thank you.

She was pursuing sole custody, but it seems highly unlikely.

It also seems sole custody is not enough anyway.

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Usually the threat of child support or the bribe of waiving child support plus some monetary consideration has been successful.

I would suggest you put off all visa plans UNTIL you have his notarized signature on a paper; without it, the child will not be allowed to leave. Period.

If they don't show up, find and contact Gary and Alla who posts in this forum; they have real life experience.

I haven't really used this site much. How can I locate and e-mail Gary and Alla that you mentioned.

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If the father is listed on the child's birth certificate, then yes Kiev wants to see a notarized letter from the father granting permission for the child to Permanently Immugrate to the US; you will need to show this letter every time the child leaves the country on any return visits. It's a big deal. I've asked the Mods to move this to the RUB forum where very knowledgeable folks will give you guidance.

Sorry, but which forum is "RUB?"

I am just beginning the process of applying for a K1 visa to bring my Ukrainian fiancee to the U.S. to marry. My fiancee has a child from a previous marriage, and of course I want to bring him to the U.S. also, on a K2 visa. However, my fiance fears that the biological father will refuse to give permission for the children to emigrate. The son lives with his mother, away from the father for 6 years now, the father has had NO contact at all with his son for over a year (the son is 8), he pays his child support (such a low amount, it's amazing!) sporadically, and is remarried with another child from his current wife. My fiancee reports that the legal system protects fathers, even if they have no contact with the child, and that she will not be able to get the court to grant her full custody. So my question is; are there other options available to me? Does anyone know how difficult it is in Ukraine for a mother to get full legal custody from the courts? And what exactly does the consular officer need to see at the interview in order to grant a K2 for a child? I would be soooo grateful for any advice or information!

I am having the identical problem.

My fiance knocked herself out with the court system, all kinds of paperwork. Thus far she has gotten nowhere, even though he has not paid support in several years, etc. The Ukrainian attorney I hired says she has near zero chance of getting sole custody, especially since the ex husband is remarried and has a pregnant wife, showing that he is a "family man." My fiance and her ex are not even on speaking terms, so things have ground to a complete halt. I think the ex would tear off his own arm just so he could throw it at her. I cannot imagine ever getting cooperation, and am now uncertain how or even if I can move forward.

I am engaged to a woman in Ukraine who has a child and is divorced.

What is the process for getting permission from an ex-spouse for a child to leave their home country (in this case Ukraine) and come to the USA?

Does my fiance only need sole custody?

Is there some special document her ex-husband must sign in order for her to legally take the child permanently out of Ukraine to the USA?

Thanks.

Thanks everyone.

Hmmm.

Sounding pretty pointless to attempt.

Thanks again.

She is:

early 30's

job

has car

apartment

daughter (daughter would be staying at home with her grandparents)

Can someone tell me:

1) chances of getting a tourist visa to USA

2) what the steps in the process are, or where I can find out what they are

3) what I can do to try to make it happen.

Thanks.

I didn't see a Ukraine forum here, so thought I would try the Russia forum.

I'm on my way to Kharkov in a week. I had an apartment lined up which recently fell through. Wondering if anyone has suggestions for tracking a clean, safe, comfortable place down.

Also, has anyone used the Mordinson agency?

Incredibly expensive, but full service. I'm so frustrated with the problems I have thus far that I'm ready to try a full service agency.

Thanks.