Consulate question concerning K-2 visa 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!

*note - this was originally posted in the K-1 section and thought that maybe this might be a more appropriate place to post hoping someone may have had a similar concern or experience to share.

[Mags 112]

Is the father's name listed on the BC?

If so, I think she will need legal documentation (from a solicitor) stating that she does not know the whereabouts of the child's father and that he has never been a part of his/her life, and so on.

The UK has differing laws concerning child responsibility, however, when applying for a USA visa which involves the child American laws are followed by the consulate.

I know of quite a few K-1/K-2 applicants that have come unstuck at this point (including myself) so I'd cover all bases if you can, beforehand.

Edited June 9, 2009 by Mags

[Claire and Troy 2]

Is the father's name listed on the BC?

If so, I think she will need legal documentation (from a solicitor) stating that she does not know the whereabouts of the child's father and that he has never been a part of his/her life, and so on.

The UK has differing laws concerning child responsibility, however, when applying for a USA visa which involves the child American laws are followed by the consulate.

I know of quite a few K-1/K-2 applicants that have come unstuck at this point (including myself) so I'd cover all bases if you can, beforehand.

No, in our case the BC of my fiancee's child states "father unknown". We don't know of any legal documentation that we can obtain. We just want to be sure that the BC will be enough for the US consulate.