petitoning child of lpr

[raphael7546 0]

I came here on a K-1 . My daughter was supposed to come with me, but her Bio donor decided at the last minute that she couldn't come. I had to leave her behind until she turned 12 ( Legal age in Canada for her to decide herself where she wants to live)

She has now turned 12 .

I had written to USICS to remove her from my K1 at that time. When I went to my K-1 interview I gave the lady a copy of the letter I wrote to remove her from the K1-k2 . The lady said she wouldn't do it because she found in most cases the father has a change of heart and lets the child follow a few months later. My ex doesn't have a heart, hence he didn't change it.

I am in the process of having the conditions removed off my greencard.

I understand it will be faster for her to come if my hubby ( stepfather) applies for her, rather then me. I have a few questions though..

Can the child still visit while the I130 is processing? My daughter wants to move here ( she is 12) I am the LPR. I understand my husband can file for the I130. But I heard it's taking a long time for this to process. During this time can she come visit us . She visits us 4 times a year. ( she's from canada).

Also, once the I130 is approved do you have 6 months to use it like the K-1 or is there no time limit? I really don't want to pull her out of school part way thru the year.

Can she wait here while its processing? Will the documents all go to my ex? I am scared he will " misplace them" on purpose. He did this with our divorce.

Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

[Krikit 1,164]

I wonder if you would have more success posting this in the "Bringing Family Members" forum? Would you like me to move it, Raphael, or would you prefer it remain here?

[raphael7546 0]

I wonder if you would have more success posting this in the "Bringing Family Members" forum? Would you like me to move it, Raphael, or would you prefer it remain here?

I had it in there and they told me to move it here

[Krikit 1,164]

I wonder if you would have more success posting this in the "Bringing Family Members" forum? Would you like me to move it, Raphael, or would you prefer it remain here?

I had it in there and they told me to move it here

Silly wabbits. It's almost like dealing with a government body, isn't it?

[raphael7546 0]

I wonder if you would have more success posting this in the "Bringing Family Members" forum? Would you like me to move it, Raphael, or would you prefer it remain here?

I had it in there and they told me to move it here

Silly wabbits. It's almost like dealing with a government body, isn't it?

lol Yep!! ( worked for the Canadian Federal Government for 15 yrs so I know that all too well! LOL

[Krikit 1,164]

I wonder if you would have more success posting this in the "Bringing Family Members" forum? Would you like me to move it, Raphael, or would you prefer it remain here?

I had it in there and they told me to move it here

Silly wabbits. It's almost like dealing with a government body, isn't it?

lol Yep!! ( worked for the Canadian Federal Government for 15 yrs so I know that all too well! LOL

[trailmix 77]

I think you should start at the top of the forum listings and keep moving it until it gets an answer!

I only know the answer to the visiting question - which is yes. My Sister has applied for her (older than your) daughter and she has visited twice since that time - just be sure she has proof of ties, just like with all other visas

[raphael7546 0]

Just bumping this up, cuz I would really like to know the answers to my questions.

Thanks!

[Flames9_RN 358]

pm zyggy

[BH45 0]

I'm sorry to read your dilema.

It looks like what I'll be dealing with as well. I've not yet activated my K-1 yet as I am still hoping that my ex will give me the letter I need.

My daughter is 14 and the Consulate Officer told us that until she is 16 we still require her father's permission to come to the States. I have a year from Feb 4 to get the letter and activate our visas. I will be activating mine late in May with the hope that I get that letter. My daughter will need to make a very tough choice of living with me or her dad. If she chooses me, she will need to convince her dad to give us the clearance to move.

It's going to be very hard for her - leaving all she has known. It will be hard for me as well cause I have never lived anywhere but where I was born and raised.

I'm going to be interested in reading about your story and how this all works out for you. Which I hope is for the very best.

[raphael7546 0]

I'm sorry to read your dilema.

It looks like what I'll be dealing with as well. I've not yet activated my K-1 yet as I am still hoping that my ex will give me the letter I need.

My daughter is 14 and the Consulate Officer told us that until she is 16 we still require her father's permission to come to the States. I have a year from Feb 4 to get the letter and activate our visas. I will be activating mine late in May with the hope that I get that letter. My daughter will need to make a very tough choice of living with me or her dad. If she chooses me, she will need to convince her dad to give us the clearance to move.

It's going to be very hard for her - leaving all she has known. It will be hard for me as well cause I have never lived anywhere but where I was born and raised.

I'm going to be interested in reading about your story and how this all works out for you. Which I hope is for the very best.

Hi Thanks for the warm wishes.

Have you checked with a lawyer in regards to the age the child can make the decision.

The age of 12 was what age my lawyer stated the legal age to do this was. I have a binding letter signed by a judge that states that once my daughter turned 12, she could decide where she wanted to live.

It's been very hard living here without her. She lived with me all her life up until I moved here.

Goodluck!

[shawna7 4]

I feel for you guys... I brought my 15 year old here on a K-2 in January..Her father signed the document..no prob..Its since shes been here that things have become sketchy..shes homesick of course(at 15..16 in june) she misses her friends desperately and her father is playing the **hero** telling her she can home..so....shes going home for the summer(I wish she wouldn't..because its just going to make things worse)..he'll be working her over the whole time.. and I'm afraid she'll stay there..anyway..I just became sidetracked..lol

back to what I was saying..haha

I know how you feel and I'm sorry.. think positively(thats what I'm trying to do) ..and it will all be ok!

S

[Krikit 1,164]

Just bumping this up, cuz I would really like to know the answers to my questions.

Thanks!

I think you're going to have limited responses in the Canada Forum. Recommend posting in the "Bringing Family Members" and/or "Effects of Major Changes" forums. Good luck, Raphael.

[raphael7546 0]

just bumpin!