Question concerning K-2 and interview in London

[Claire and Troy 2]

We're about to send off our packet and get things going my fiancee's K-1/K-2 visa. When we get to the interview stage in London, does anyone think we should get documentation for her proving sole custody of her child or will a BC with "father unknown" be sufficient? I've read a few reports that show some were asked for more proof such as a legal document. She saw a solicitor recently and all she got was advice saying she really didn't need anything except the BC and that the only legal document she can get is a residence order. We looked it up and are unsure of it's purpose and we don't think it applies.

Can someone shed a bit of light on this? Recently a friend of ours who is also filing K-1 from the UK called the US embassy and she was told that even though there's a father's name on her child's BC, she doesn't need additional documentation showing that she's the sole parent. Now maybe they neglected to tell her that she needs a letter of consent from the father, I don't know. This contradicts several things I've read so naturally we're a bit confused.

I'm thinking that in our case, all we need is her child's BC. Any info is greatly appreciated

Thanks!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

We're about to send off our packet and get things going my fiancee's K-1/K-2 visa. When we get to the interview stage in London, does anyone think we should get documentation for her proving sole custody of her child or will a BC with "father unknown" be sufficient? I've read a few reports that show some were asked for more proof such as a legal document. She saw a solicitor recently and all she got was advice saying she really didn't need anything except the BC and that the only legal document she can get is a residence order. We looked it up and are unsure of it's purpose and we don't think it applies.

Can someone shed a bit of light on this? Recently a friend of ours who is also filing K-1 from the UK called the US embassy and she was told that even though there's a father's name on her child's BC, she doesn't need additional documentation showing that she's the sole parent. Now maybe they neglected to tell her that she needs a letter of consent from the father, I don't know. This contradicts several things I've read so naturally we're a bit confused.

I'm thinking that in our case, all we need is her child's BC. Any info is greatly appreciated

Thanks!

This is a consulate specific question and a very important one. I would suggest sending an email to the consulate and ask. Also ask in the regional forums.

[payxibka 10,045]

being pragmatic about it... with "Father Unknown"... who could they possibly expect you to get a permission letter from

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

being pragmatic about it... with "Father Unknown"... who could they possibly expect you to get a permission letter from

True, but Ukraine for example, requires you get an official document of "no father". Some consulates do not and I cannot say for sure about London. Alla has translated a few of these "no father" documents and has one herself as her father was "unknown". There is an official name for this document and about everyone knows what it is (forget the name now) She still carries the thing around but no one has asked for it in a few years At one time a mother in Ukraine with "no father" for her child needed this even to get medical care for the child, though I think that has changed now.

[Claire and Troy 2]

being pragmatic about it... with "Father Unknown"... who could they possibly expect you to get a permission letter from

True, but Ukraine for example, requires you get an official document of "no father". Some consulates do not and I cannot say for sure about London. Alla has translated a few of these "no father" documents and has one herself as her father was "unknown". There is an official name for this document and about everyone knows what it is (forget the name now) She still carries the thing around but no one has asked for it in a few years At one time a mother in Ukraine with "no father" for her child needed this even to get medical care for the child, though I think that has changed now.

Thanks for the replies. I'm pretty sure we're ok on this. I'm going to re-post this in the regional forum in case someone may have other information.

[ShaSha1201 0]

Hi,

If you do manage to get any more info on this please ket me know. I too will be in the same position as my fiancee will be filing for me and my daughter. I am a little anxious with regards to additional docs concerning parental responsibility as her father has been known to be very unpredictable to say the least. Would be good to know what the proceedure is for England?

Good Luck