Filling out DS230

[Mike n Huong 1]

My love received her Packet 3 today so I am pretty happy, but a little reserved because the worry that maybe our case will get shipped back because the we got our NOA1 after March 6. I have a question I hope I can get a definate answer on. She needs to fill out 1 DS230 for herself and 1 DS230 for her son. We are still not positive if her ex is letting her son come with her now, and if not he will in a few years. So when she fills out the DS230 and they ask if her son will come with her now or later, should she wait until she has a definite answer? She is giving him 2 weeks to make a decision. If she was to state that he will come now, and then her ex says no, will this creat any problems at the interview and her getting her visa? Or if she checks that he will come later, and then her ex says he can come now, will this create problems?

Thanks

[raymaga 25]

She can say her son will come with her now, and then, when the interview comes, if her ex did not give his permission, then she can just tell them that at that time. It won't affect her visa at all, they just won't issue her son a K-2 visa that day if he won't be accompanying her.

A K-2 must have their visa within one year of the K-1. So, if her son will not be accompanying her, and he won't be getting his visa within one year, then you will have to apply for the family based visa when her ex gives his permission.

Good luck.

Edited May 19, 2006 by raymaga

[Jaylen Brit 1]

I agree..if you DON'T include the son, and permission is given, getting a K2 so he can go the same day you do will be that much more of a hassle - good luck!

[Mike n Huong 1]

Thanks so much for the info. I know she must fill in one for her and one for her son. On her sons form, he needs to sign it and date it. He is only 5 years old, and I am not sure how well he can write to do this. How have any of you done this or any advice would be appreciated!

[mrswooten4ever 0]

Thanks so much for the info. I know she must fill in one for her and one for her son. On her sons form, he needs to sign it and date it. He is only 5 years old, and I am not sure how well he can write to do this. How have any of you done this or any advice would be appreciated!

Nope the parent signs the child's form if he or she is a minor. My children are 14 & 15( nearly 16) and I had to sign for them at the interview