I-130- BRINGING STEPCHILDREN TO US

[ezzie 7]

First off- Thank you heaven for this site!

We are presently on the NVC stage, and we haven't gotten the affidavit from the father to allow 2 children to permanently reside in the US.

I am the biological mother, divorced (not annulled)from the father of my children. The stepdad has petitioned for them. The divorce papers granted joint custody, and they are presently residing with him.

Will a notarized letter be sufficient, both for NVC and the consulate?

The father is somewhat difficult to deal with, which I understand.

Anyone has any inputs/experiences regarding this? We will truly appreciate it. Thanks so much!

ezzie

[mjaye65 5]

I went through the process and had the parental rights removed via a court order.

The biological parent was in another country and could care less about helping or being involved.

Once he heard the rights were removed he still showed no concern or problem.

[ezzie 7]

I went through the process and had the parental rights removed via a court order.

The biological parent was in another country and could care less about helping or being involved.

Once he heard the rights were removed he still showed no concern or problem.

Thanks you so much for your reply.

I couldn't do a court order removing his rights, though, as the father is actively involved with the children. I spoke to his assistant last night, and i was told the father would be willing to sign a letter allowing them to go, but would not allow absolution of parental rights. I was told to email them a draft that they could sign and send to us here, so I can submit it with the packet. It was such a relief just knowing he will sign.

Is there a draft I can find here that the NVC and consulate will approve?

Is there anyone else who had such a dilemna, and was able to breeze through just by an affidavit signed by the other party?