Young child to follow K1

[gerrymeridamx 2]

My fiance and I are waiting for the AOS2 and then he hopes to go the interview as soon as possible after that. On our original 129-F we applied for a K-2 visa for his seven year old daughter to follow later. I know that eventually she will have to have a medical exam in Juarez but I am not sure how we will do that. Would my fiance have to apply for advance parole to come back to take her to the interview? Does anyone know of a place on VJ that I can read more about young children that followed later (esp from Mexico)?

I would really like to find a VJ member that has gone through a similar experience so I can ask you a few questions.

I have read this in the guides but I would like to meet a person that did it:

4.4.1)...Must the K2 child attend the interview at the Consulate?

A...Generally, yes. The Consulate sets the requirements. Some do not require the child to attend if they are under 14, and some will require the child to attend even if they are not going to move to the United States with the parent, but will "follow to join" later.

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4.4.2)...My child did not move with me to the United States, but now he wants to move here. He was listed on the I-129F petition. Can he still get a K2 visa?

A..I included my Ukrainian fiance's 18 year son on the I-129f form. My fiancee went for her interview alone on Jan 27th, 1998. She immediately came to the US and we were married on Feb 21st. I called the US Embassy in Warsaw in July and explained that my Stepson was ready for his interview. He had 1 year to come the US on the k-2 visa. They set an appointment for him in 30 days. They mailed him the same forms as they did for my wife. He had to get the same documentation as my wife had to for her interview. As soon as he arrived in the US we applied for his change of status and work card.

(FAQ note: the son moved to the US in Sept 98, and even had the visa interview delayed a month due to problems obtaining an international passport. He was not even required to have a new I-134 affidavit, Although his step dad sent one to him.)

[payxibka 10,045]

what your future wife needs in order to travel back to Mexico will be contingent on timing.... If it is before her greencard then advance parole will absolutely be required.

If the child will follow less than 6 mos. after the K-1 then the child could get the K-2 issued at the same time as the visa is valid for 6 mos. after issuance. When you fiancee goes to CDJ for her interview, put the consulate on notice regarding "follow-to-join". Have them explain exactly how they do it. That will be the best source of information

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My fiance and I are waiting for the AOS2 and then he hopes to go the interview as soon as possible after that. On our original 129-F we applied for a K-2 visa for his seven year old daughter to follow later. I know that eventually she will have to have a medical exam in Juarez but I am not sure how we will do that. Would my fiance have to apply for advance parole to come back to take her to the interview? Does anyone know of a place on VJ that I can read more about young children that followed later (esp from Mexico)?

I would really like to find a VJ member that has gone through a similar experience so I can ask you a few questions.

I have read this in the guides but I would like to meet a person that did it:

4.4.1)...Must the K2 child attend the interview at the Consulate?

A...Generally, yes. The Consulate sets the requirements. Some do not require the child to attend if they are under 14, and some will require the child to attend even if they are not going to move to the United States with the parent, but will "follow to join" later.

back

4.4.2)...My child did not move with me to the United States, but now he wants to move here. He was listed on the I-129F petition. Can he still get a K2 visa?

A..I included my Ukrainian fiance's 18 year son on the I-129f form. My fiancee went for her interview alone on Jan 27th, 1998. She immediately came to the US and we were married on Feb 21st. I called the US Embassy in Warsaw in July and explained that my Stepson was ready for his interview. He had 1 year to come the US on the k-2 visa. They set an appointment for him in 30 days. They mailed him the same forms as they did for my wife. He had to get the same documentation as my wife had to for her interview. As soon as he arrived in the US we applied for his change of status and work card.

(FAQ note: the son moved to the US in Sept 98, and even had the visa interview delayed a month due to problems obtaining an international passport. He was not even required to have a new I-134 affidavit, Although his step dad sent one to him.)

Actually you have petitioned for a K-1. Your fiance and his child will apply at the interview for their visas. I have done a K-2 with the K-1 and am in the process of a K-2 to follow.

Genrally child MUST attend if over age 14, if under 14 it is optional and the parent can sign all applications for a child under 14. Check with the consulate

The child can get a K-2 visa issued up to one year after the K-1 is issued.

My fiancee brought her 13 year old with her, he did not go to the interview. The 18 year old will come nect month, his interview is June 25. At that interview, aside from the normal documents, he must present a copy of our marriage certificate AND a copy of either his mothers GC or the I-797C from filing AOS (she has her green card) So it will be necesary for a K-2 to follow to show that the K-1 visa he derives from was satisfactorially completed.