Questions about the I-129F

[byoung 0]

I have a few questions about the I-129F. My fiancé is Russian and her divorce decree is in Russian. Can I just include a copy of the divorce decree in Russian or does it need to be translated into English?

My fiancé has a 14 year old son. Part B; question # 13 has a place to list all children. Are there any other documents or paperwork required for a woman with a child that needs to be filled out? The reason I ask I once read some place that the biological father has to sign a document stating that he was in agreement for the child to leave for another county.

Thank you in advance for any help.

[canadian_wife 1,808]

I generally advise to keep your petition easy to approve. Why complicate things because they cannot read the divorce decree. Translate it and send it in

Yes, there does need to be a letter from the father permitting the child to leave Russia permenantly for the US

Good luck

[ffp 2]

All papers need to be translated if they not in English.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I have a few questions about the I-129F. My fiancé is Russian and her divorce decree is in Russian. Can I just include a copy of the divorce decree in Russian or does it need to be translated into English?

My fiancé has a 14 year old son. Part B; question # 13 has a place to list all children. Are there any other documents or paperwork required for a woman with a child that needs to be filled out? The reason I ask I once read some place that the biological father has to sign a document stating that he was in agreement for the child to leave for another county.

Thank you in advance for any help.

You must submit a translation along with a copy of the original. All foreign language documents submitted to USCIS must include a translation.

You have to list all of the beneficiary's children on the I-129F, but you don't have to submit any additional paperwork for them with the petition. You don't petition for her children - you petition only for her. Her minor unmarried children become eligible to apply for a visa as a derivative of her approved petition. She can submit a visa application for her child at the same time she submits a visa application for herself.

You won't need the "quit claim" from the child's biological father until the visa interview.

[byoung 0]

Thank You all for the great information; could someone PLEASE explain more about the “quit claim” document or letter. Is there a form to be filled out; then signed by the father or is it just a written letter signed by the father? Does anyone have any examples or can tell me any more information about the “quit claim”? Does this letter or form have to be notarized or signed in the presents of an official?

“She can submit a visa application for her child at the same time she submits a visa application for herself. “

Which visa is submitted for the child? Is this visa submitted at the consulate interview?

Thank You in advance for any help. Bob

[baron555 934]

I have a few questions about the I-129F. My fiancé is Russian and her divorce decree is in Russian. Can I just include a copy of the divorce decree in Russian or does it need to be translated into English?

No when she presents that for her interview but Yes when you include that as part of the 129f filing.

My fiancé has a 14 year old son. Part B; question # 13 has a place to list all children.

Yes list them as requested.

Are there any other documents or paperwork required for a woman with a child that needs to be filled out?

Not right now.

The reason I ask I once read some place that the biological father has to sign a document stating that he was in agreement for the child to leave for another county.

If that father is listed as the child's father on their birth cert....then yes a notarized letter from the father specifically stating that he allows the child to PERMANENTLY immigrate and live in the United States and the travel back and forth between Russia and the US IS REQUIRED.

It is suggested you obtain this letter BEFORE you file any K-1 petition because it can be a showstopper.

Come on over to the RUB regional forum where you'll receive country-specific help and answers and make new friends!

Thank you in advance for any help.

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I have a few questions about the I-129F. My fiancé is Russian and her divorce decree is in Russian. Can I just include a copy of the divorce decree in Russian or does it need to be translated into English?

No when she presents that for her interview but Yes when you include that as part of the 129f filing.

My fiancé has a 14 year old son. Part B; question # 13 has a place to list all children.

Yes list them as requested.

Are there any other documents or paperwork required for a woman with a child that needs to be filled out?

Not right now.

The reason I ask I once read some place that the biological father has to sign a document stating that he was in agreement for the child to leave for another county.

If that father is listed as the child's father on their birth cert....then yes a notarized letter from the father specifically stating that he allows the child to PERMANENTLY immigrate and live in the United States and the travel back and forth between Russia and the US IS REQUIRED.

It is suggested you obtain this letter BEFORE you file any K-1 petition because it can be a showstopper.

Come on over to the RUB regional forum where you'll receive country-specific help and answers and make new friends!

Thank you in advance for any help.

A quit claim document is something you sign to officially give up claim to something......but the letter you want must include the statements I listed above. Come over to the RUB forum as there are folks there that have done this and know exactly what is required.

[skiptex 225]

make sure you send in the DIVORCE Decree WITH the Translation..

i have seen a few people send one or the other.. but not both..

you, fiance or a friend could translate the document into english... whoever does just needs to fill out this Statement..

or you could get it translated by a professional service which will cost.. my fiance did this.. i dont' know why.. but she did..