Has anyone brought a child with fiance from Thailand?

[TucsonBill 0]

Hi all, I am just wondering what I need to know about bringing my fiance's child from Thailand. I now that the Pilippines requeres consent of father, (in my case, father was from singapore and has not bee heard from in 6 years). From all I have been able to gather, we do not the fathers consent. Can anyone confirm this?

Additionally, I am wondering what the interview might be like with regard to the daughter. Will they ask her any questions?

Also, I have a longer post in the main I-129f Fourm if you would like to read more details:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25339#

Thanks!

Bill

[*Robert* 2]

Bill,

The hard part is getting the passport. The Thai government will not issue a passport to a minor unless both parents apply, or one parent can show the other parent is not involved in the child's life. This can be done by your fiancee taking a parent, or other close family member when applying at the Amphur to get the necessary paperwork required to get a passport. It takes a little work, but it can be done.

Have your fiancee work on getting the passport first. If the daughter already has a passport, that's all that's required. Depending on the age of her daughter, the CO may or may not ask the daughter any questions, usually not. The questions will primarily be asked of the mother, as to where is the father, what support does he provide, when the last time he was seen, etc.

You might try posting on the SAWASDEE 2 thread in the K-1 forum and ask there as well. Good luck.

Robert