teen children and K-1 process

[toocool 0]

Me again...chances are I will be posting a lot now...

I have 3 teen children who may or may not be traveling with me once the K-1 process is over and visa in hand.

They are indecisive....problem is do I complete the visa process as if they were (I understand they have a year to activate the visa whereas I have 6 months) or do I begin the process of having them come once they know for sure?

I ask because I understand their fee is the same as mine...$350 US....that's a heck of a lot of money to toss if they're unsure. I also understand the process afterwards is a bit more challenging and to further complicate matters once they're 21 it gets even harder...hence is why I'd like to do it now....but what if they choose to stay and finish up their education here? What happens if they forgo using the visa that was processed and decide in 2-3 years they want to come? Does anyone know the repercussions of not using an issued visa and then trying to reapply?

And, on another note....one child is studying in BC right now and would not be able to attend the interview (am I correct in saying children attend if they're part of my K-1 process?) as she won't be done school until May, 2012, I really don't want to delay this process until then as I have an entire house to pack up and sell. Will the consulate dismiss her from the interview knowing these conditions?

Lastly, do children also need to attend the medical?

Thanks,

[pocheros 101]

I have no idea about the rest of your post (hopefully someone more educated than me will say something) but if they do want a visa they must have a medical exam done and pay the hefty fee that goes along with it.

[Inky 1,110]

All the children would attend the interview, all are required to have a medical and pay the visa fee, and must have passports that have more than 6 months on it before expiration.

You should look into follow to join for the K-2 if they don't want to come right away.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I too had an indecisive 15 yr old teenager and eventually I realized that I couldn't/shouldn't be allowing her to make the decision. That might seem a little harsh, but honestly you need to make the decision for them and that's the final family decision. There are many of us here who have moved with (and some without) their teenagers. How well they adjust to change could be a major factor in your decision.

You don't mention how old they are or whether they have an option to stay with their other parent? I'm asuming since you're thinking of including them on the application you eitehr have the other parent's permission or they are not in the picture?

Depending on which Consulate you'll be going through (Montreal or Vancouver) you may not need to worry about having an interview before May. If they're just starting middle school or high school, I would say move them. If your 1 child is finishing highschool in May 2012, let her finish up. You could let everyone finish the school year in May/June and move over the summer.

They will not make exceptions for someone still in school, (they can take a couple days off) and yes everyone gets to have the medical.

Me again...chances are I will be posting a lot now...

I have 3 teen children who may or may not be traveling with me once the K-1 process is over and visa in hand.

They are indecisive....problem is do I complete the visa process as if they were (I understand they have a year to activate the visa whereas I have 6 months) or do I begin the process of having them come once they know for sure?

I ask because I understand their fee is the same as mine...$350 US....that's a heck of a lot of money to toss if they're unsure. I also understand the process afterwards is a bit more challenging and to further complicate matters once they're 21 it gets even harder...hence is why I'd like to do it now....but what if they choose to stay and finish up their education here? What happens if they forgo using the visa that was processed and decide in 2-3 years they want to come? Does anyone know the repercussions of not using an issued visa and then trying to reapply?

And, on another note....one child is studying in BC right now and would not be able to attend the interview (am I correct in saying children attend if they're part of my K-1 process?) as she won't be done school until May, 2012, I really don't want to delay this process until then as I have an entire house to pack up and sell. Will the consulate dismiss her from the interview knowing these conditions?

Lastly, do children also need to attend the medical?

Thanks,