Q about me taking my daughter with me to USA

[JasonUSA 0]

Hi guys! I really need your help. Is anyone here who is a single parent but filed for a fiancee visa (I believe it's K-1 and K-2 visa) and is going to take her son/daughter to USA? My fiance applied a visa for me and my 4 year old daughter. Someone has told me that I should need to get an Affidavit of Consent coming from my daughter's biological father even though we're not married. I didn't know that I need it. I would appreciate a lot if any of you could give me an advice with regards to this matter that way I can get that affidavit before the schedule of my interview at the Embassy.

Thanks!

I wondered the same thing with my Fiancee. My attorney didn't see any problem and from what is listed below the mother has absolute custody of the child. The following are quotes from DSWD's website's FAQ:

CAN A TRAVEL CLEARANCE BE ISSUED TO ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL APPLYING FOR THEIR VISA IN THE EMBASSY?

Illegitimate children are under the custody of the mother. If they will be traveling with the mother, they are not required to secure a travel clearance from the DSWD. If they are traveling with person other than the mother, they must secure a travel clearance.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN ABANDONED BY THE MOTHER AND UNDER THE CUSTODY OF THE FATHER OR OTHER RELATIVES WHO WILL BE TRAVELING ALONE OR WITH THE FATHER OR OTHER RELATIVES?

Since the mother has the absolute parental authority over her illegitimate children the father would need to secure a Court Order vesting in him the parental authority over the illegitimate children. If a parental authority has been granted to the father, and the minor will be traveling with the father, he is not required to secure a travel clearance. If the minor will travel alone or with someone other than the father, he/she is required to secure a travel clearance.

[Chin2003 0]

Hi guys! I really need your help. Is anyone here who is a single parent but filed for a fiancee visa (I believe it's K-1 and K-2 visa) and is going to take her son/daughter to USA? My fiance applied a visa for me and my 4 year old daughter. Someone has told me that I should need to get an Affidavit of Consent coming from my daughter's biological father even though we're not married. I didn't know that I need it. I would appreciate a lot if any of you could give me an advice with regards to this matter that way I can get that affidavit before the schedule of my interview at the Embassy.

Thanks!

I wondered the same thing with my Fiancee. My attorney didn't see any problem and from what is listed below the mother has absolute custody of the child. The following are quotes from DSWD's website's FAQ:

CAN A TRAVEL CLEARANCE BE ISSUED TO ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL APPLYING FOR THEIR VISA IN THE EMBASSY?

Illegitimate children are under the custody of the mother. If they will be traveling with the mother, they are not required to secure a travel clearance from the DSWD. If they are traveling with person other than the mother, they must secure a travel clearance.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN ABANDONED BY THE MOTHER AND UNDER THE CUSTODY OF THE FATHER OR OTHER RELATIVES WHO WILL BE TRAVELING ALONE OR WITH THE FATHER OR OTHER RELATIVES?

Since the mother has the absolute parental authority over her illegitimate children the father would need to secure a Court Order vesting in him the parental authority over the illegitimate children. If a parental authority has been granted to the father, and the minor will be traveling with the father, he is not required to secure a travel clearance. If the minor will travel alone or with someone other than the father, he/she is required to secure a travel clearance.

Thank you for the reply, Jason. My lawyer had told me the same too that I dont need an affidavit of consent for my daughter. I feel so relieved. Thanks again for the info. It's much appreciated

[foreverlove 0]

I am in the same situation 1 child w/o father my K3 is here in Canada, but K4 is going to be in manila..

Thanks for all information posted here i learned a lot.

Now i know what to,, good luck to all

im in the same situation ...thank you very much its a big relief to me to read all the information i need.