K2 Visa Question

[Vicky and Larry 27]

Okay, this seems like a dumb question because I was sure I knew the answer to it, but well, I have some short-term memory issues due to a head injury I am still recovering from. And, sometimes stuff just seems to vanish right out of the old grey matter. So.....we have recently had our NOA2 approved and now we are patiently awaiting for our new case number from NVC ( I am going to call them tomorrow as it's been a little over two weeks now). Anyway, I am also going to apply for a K2 Visa as I want my son at the medical and interview with me so that we can leave the U.K at the same time. Where exactly do I get the K2 forms from? And, when? When we get packet 3? Before that point?

Thanks in advance once again VJ'ers.

[Vicky and Larry 27]

I think I found the answer here: K1 and K2. I think that means that me and my son attend the interview together and we apply for both Visa's there. I just need to ensure I take all the documentation they require for his visa. I have all ready applied for our police certificates so that we can attend our medicals together. Am I correct?

[hikergirl 277]

It looks like you are correct. I found this other thread which may help answer some of your questions: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183672-k1-and-k2-should-be-filed-together/

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Anyway, I am also going to apply for a K2 Visa as I want my son at the medical and interview with me so that we can leave the U.K at the same time. Where exactly do I get the K2 forms from? And, when? When we get packet 3? Before that point?

He is basically going to do everything you do. There are some exceptions like very young children do not have to be present at the interview. Follow London's K1 instructions x 2 (one for you, one for him) http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Step One

Complete the Form DS-230-Part 1, Form DS-156 and DS-157

for each family member

applying for a visa. In addition, the principal applicant is also required to complete form DS-156K.

Notice you will have the DS-156K because you are the principal immigrant, but he won't do that one. Mail all those forms in together.

Each of you will bring documents to the interview. List: http://london.usembassy.gov/interview_documents.html

If you read that whole page you will notice a few comments about children.

Passports: A Passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least eight months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.

Children may be included on a parent's passport, but if over the age of 16, they must have their photographs attached to the passport.

If he's under 16, he doesn't need a police certificate.

Note: Your affidavit of support will be the I-134. The lists don't make that super clear. The I-864 is for spouse visas.

And here's the link for documents that used to be on the K visa page, which is slightly better so bookmark it. London has been revising their pages again, but made it worse. http://london.usembassy.gov/application_documents.html

It has this which is important for you:

Custody Decree:

A single parent must present a court decree awarding custody to the applying parent, or a notarized statement from the non-applying parent granting permission for the child(ren) to immigrate to the United States.

But wait, there's more~~~

Yet another list of documents here http://london.usembassy.gov/document_checklist.html that doesn't include some of the things mentioned on the other two lists.

[Vicky and Larry 27]

It looks like you are correct. I found this other thread which may help answer some of your questions: http://www.visajourn...filed-together/

Thanks for that!

[Vicky and Larry 27]

He is basically going to do everything you do. There are some exceptions like very young children do not have to be present at the interview. Follow London's K1 instructions x 2 (one for you, one for him) http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Step One

Complete the Form DS-230-Part 1, Form DS-156 and DS-157

for each family member

applying for a visa. In addition, the principal applicant is also required to complete form DS-156K.

Notice you will have the DS-156K because you are the principal immigrant, but he won't do that one. Mail all those forms in together.

Each of you will bring documents to the interview. List: http://london.usemba..._documents.html

If you read that whole page you will notice a few comments about children.

Passports: A Passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least eight months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.

Children may be included on a parent's passport, but if over the age of 16, they must have their photographs attached to the passport.

If he's under 16, he doesn't need a police certificate.

Note: Your affidavit of support will be the I-134. The lists don't make that super clear. The I-864 is for spouse visas.

And here's the link for documents that used to be on the K visa page, which is slightly better so bookmark it. London has been revising their pages again, but made it worse. http://london.usemba..._documents.html

It has this which is important for you:

Custody Decree:

A single parent must present a court decree awarding custody to the applying parent, or a notarized statement from the non-applying parent granting permission for the child(ren) to immigrate to the United States.

But wait, there's more~~~

Yet another list of documents here http://london.usemba..._checklist.html that doesn't include some of the things mentioned on the other two lists.

Thank you for all of that! Phew! I am glad you posted the part about being a single parent - I have my sons fathers' death certificate on it's way to me. I hope a copy of it will suffice? So much to do now. I just compiled all of packet 3 and I have checked the check-list for the documents I need to to take to the embassy with me. We are just sorting out some accommodation in London and I will head back for the medical. I need to update my time-line for the folks on here, but my brain is all mush right now.

I can't believe how quickly things have progressed since the NOA2.

Thanks once again.

Edited November 9, 2011 by Vicky and Larry