Child of Alien fiance' not coming to america, then what?

[LocketShark 0]

Sorry if this topic has been brought up before, if so, please send a link if you know of it!

Here's the question, in an I-129f fiance visa application, it asks about the alien fiance's children, does this have to be filled out? My fiance' does have a 8 year old child, but has no connection or anything with my fiance'. The child is cared for and in the care of the other parent. I don't think this was legally decided, I just know the child was willingly given to the other parent at the age of 1 or 2. My fiance' was never asked for child care, visitations, nothing. No connection or visitations in years. My question is, do I still need to fill out the section about a child? Or is that only for a child that my fiance' would be bringing with them? Just for petitioning for the child to come too? I'm a little confused and I really don't want to make a mistake. If anyone has dealt with this or has any advice, I would love some! Please and thank you!

[NikLR 13,220]

Yes, if your fiance has a child, that needs to be noted on the forms whether the child is immigrating or not.

[baron555 934]

On the 129f form you list all the children, regardless of age or immigration intent.

On the DS-156K you list any children you wish to receive, if eligible, a K-2.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Agree. When it says list all children, do exactly that. If they want to know who is immigrating, they will specify.

And file this away in your memory--

When your fiancé gets an interview letter from London assigning a date and time, both children's names will appear at the bottom of the letter, even though you only listed one as immigrating. Ignore it. It means nothing. You don't have to call and fix anything. It happened to us with two who weren't immigrating. It has happen to others with none or only one immigrating. They won't issue a K2 except for the one you say is immigrating.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[Pitaya 2,577]

Agree with baron555.

[LocketShark 0]

Thank you all so much! That was really helpful. I wish there was a step by step instruction explaining each question, good thing this website exists, don't know what I'd do without you guys! Thanks again, you're all really helpful.