Permission from Biological Father

[Dweezy 3]

My wife has received her visa, and my stepdaughters I-130 is being sent to NVC as we speak. After doing some digging I had heard that we will need the biological fathers permission for her to travel. He handwrote a letter and signed it, giving permission for her to travel he is being most cooperative which i appreciate. However, can anyone shed some light on what type of legal document he would need to provide for her to travel if the letter he handwrote is not sufficient for the NVC which I have a strong feeling it wont be. Is it a typed notarized letter, or what, has anyone had to deal with this. Also, I want to adopt my stepdaughter when she gets here, she is getting older and she doesnt understand why she doesnt have my last name. Has anyone adopted their stepchild, and is familiar with the procedures. Yes.. I know every state is different but can you point me in the right direction please. Thanks everybody you guys are great!!!!!!

[Inky 1,110]

The letter is needed for travel, some places might accept just the letter some will be more strict and want to see that the mother has full custody court documents with the ability to move out of the country with the child.

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

There is a good example of a letter for the NVC relating to children that was posted a couple of weeks ago. I am not sure which thread but it's on here...I believe the OP was from Mexico. As for adoption that is tough. One thing that I am fairly certain of is a letter allowing for immigration will not be sufficient. It's one thing to allow a child to immigrate and another to allow another person to adopt their child. I am sure the biological father would have to sign some legal affidavit with a judge's signature relinquishing the father-child relationship forever. Good luck.

[pushbrk 12,898]

My wife has received her visa, and my stepdaughters I-130 is being sent to NVC as we speak. After doing some digging I had heard that we will need the biological fathers permission for her to travel. He handwrote a letter and signed it, giving permission for her to travel he is being most cooperative which i appreciate. However, can anyone shed some light on what type of legal document he would need to provide for her to travel if the letter he handwrote is not sufficient for the NVC which I have a strong feeling it wont be. Is it a typed notarized letter, or what, has anyone had to deal with this. Also, I want to adopt my stepdaughter when she gets here, she is getting older and she doesnt understand why she doesnt have my last name. Has anyone adopted their stepchild, and is familiar with the procedures. Yes.. I know every state is different but can you point me in the right direction please. Thanks everybody you guys are great!!!!!!

NVC doesn't need the letter but the Consulate does. You ultimately need a consulate specific answer but generally, hand written is fine but it needs to be notarized. Email the Consulate directly for their specific requirement.

[I & G 1]

Here is the format for the letter. I hope this helps. This is the letter I used and it was perfect for the USEM. I would also get a copy of the fathers ID card for your files.

(fathers name)

(fathers address)

(fathers ID#)

(fathers phone#)

I (the father name) am the biologocal father of (childs name) born on (DOB)(ID#). (childs name) presently, and to my knowledgs has always resided with his biological mother and primary caretaker (mother name) born on (DOB)(ID#).

(Childs Name) and (mothers name) currently reside at (home address)(phone number).

I (fathers name0 herby give permission and convey all rights and authority to (mothers name), the mother of (childs name) to relocate the child PERMANENTLY to the United States Of America.

I acknowledge that (mothers name) has no outstanding obligations to me.

This permission is granted for the purpose of obtaining a visa to the United States Of America for PERMANENT relocation and residency and for all travel to and from (childs country) and the United Staes Of America until such time the child is of legal age to travel without the need for this permission.

(fathers signature)

(Notarized)

[Darnell 8,478]

I mit G - thanks for that - as the OP is asking for a travel document -

IMO - a travel document is useless.

US Embassy will be looking for a letter that matches the template you posted. Yay !

[Dweezy 3]

Thanks everybody you guys are great.

I mit G - thanks for that - as the OP is asking for a travel document -

IMO - a travel document is useless.

US Embassy will be looking for a letter that matches the template you posted. Yay !

[felo391971 4]

IF the Kid was never recognize? No Father name on BC . No way to find that person .Will this be a Problem ? My wife kid call me Dad and i see her as my baby girl . Im even planing on adopt the child ones in the US because right now im working on her MOM and hers I 130's That I send Together and are in the CSC from 10/10.

I hope that will not be a problem I know that in Colombia they are extrict on the child leaving the country

ANy info from the experts?

[I & G 1]

IF the Kid was never recognize? No Father name on BC . No way to find that person .Will this be a Problem ? My wife kid call me Dad and i see her as my baby girl . Im even planing on adopt the child ones in the US because right now im working on her MOM and hers I 130's That I send Together and are in the CSC from 10/10.

I hope that will not be a problem I know that in Colombia they are extrict on the child leaving the country

ANy info from the experts?

If the father is not listed on the birth certificate you do not need a letter from him for the child to travel or to obtain a visa. You do however need to list the father on all applications were needed. If you do not know the current address of the father state (unkown) but include all information you do know.

[jrmejia 31]

Here is the format for the letter. I hope this helps. This is the letter I used and it was perfect for the USEM. I would also get a copy of the fathers ID card for your files.

(fathers name)

(fathers address)

(fathers ID#)

(fathers phone#)

I (the father name) am the biologocal father of (childs name) born on (DOB)(ID#). (childs name) presently, and to my knowledgs has always resided with his biological mother and primary caretaker (mother name) born on (DOB)(ID#).

(Childs Name) and (mothers name) currently reside at (home address)(phone number).

I (fathers name0 herby give permission and convey all rights and authority to (mothers name), the mother of (childs name) to relocate the child PERMANENTLY to the United States Of America.

I acknowledge that (mothers name) has no outstanding obligations to me.

This permission is granted for the purpose of obtaining a visa to the United States Of America for PERMANENT relocation and residency and for all travel to and from (childs country) and the United Staes Of America until such time the child is of legal age to travel without the need for this permission.

(fathers signature)

(Notarized)

Very useful sample letter.

Edited March 2, 2011 by jrmejia

[pushbrk 12,898]

If the father is not listed on the birth certificate you do not need a letter from him for the child to travel or to obtain a visa. You do however need to list the father on all applications were needed. If you do not know the current address of the father state (unkown) but include all information you do know.

While the above may be correct for Peru, it is not correct for many other countries. The OP needs to a country specific answer directly from the applicable Consulate.

[TBoneTX 45,309]

A recent post has been split from this ancient thread, moved to the Caribbean regional subforum, and given the title "How to Adopt Stepdaughter in Dominican Republic? [split topic]."

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