My Fiance has 4 children in Dominican Republic

[MrsLopez 6]

Hello my VJ Family!

I am reading everything on this site and it is amazing how you all help one another out to achieve a common goal, getting our loved ones in our arms as quickly as possible. I appreciate the support and advice that is given here. I especially appreciate the respect in the responses that I read (for the most part ). I do have to admit I have read some pretty interesting stories But the flow of the advice seems to fit the questions....I feel comfortable asking questions here because it seems like at least one person has a similar situation or circumstance.

Ok, so here is my topic for today, I will give as much details as I can. My fiance has 4 children in Dominican Republic , 3 boys and 1 girl ages 16, 14, 12, and 9 (mi nina). Which I have met and we are extremely to close. All of them are by the same Mother whom my Fiance never married. My Fiance is with his children everyday and is very involved in their everyday life and education. Education is extremely important to the both of us.

I have 1 child (mi nina who is also 9 yrs. old) from a previous marriage (which was a mistake). The children are very excited about us being a family in America and attending school here with my daughter. My daughter is very close to my Fiance's children. Even though there is a language barrier English / Spanish, the kids find a way to communicate with each other via Skype and Video Chat on Facebook. They call each other and teach each other words in English & Spanish. It is super sweet how they instantly fell in love with each other just like my Fiance and I did when we met. When it is meant to be things just flow like running water. Our children will all be together in D.R. for Christmas and we are all excited!

My question of the day is, we know we want the children in America with us. I am for sure the 3 youngest children are ready to come now. The oldest son, I feel will stay in Dominican Republic to be with his Mother. Their Mother has agreed to allow the children to live with us here in America and she respects the relationship that I have built with her / our kids. So I am grateful for that.

Questions:

1. Will that be a problem when it comes to his interview that he will be leaving 4 children behind?

2. Currently my income does not meet the requirements to support my Fiance and our 5 children. I have 8 months left in my medical program (I am a Midwife with a Masters in Public Health) so within a yr my income will meet the requirements. We anticipate my Fiance getting here to Florida, learning to drive, and become employed / own his own business for a year before sending for the children.

Do we tell the Counselor all this information or do we just simply say "NO" the children aren't coming with us? Because we don't know exactly when we will start the process.

3. Will that impact his case once the Counselor learns how close my Fiance is to his children?

I don't want to have to wait for years before our children can all be together here. Ok VJ what do you think?

[MarielManuel 0]

yes you want to tell them that you want the kids to come with you..plusss if you dont meet the 125% poverly line you can get a co-sponsor who makes more money.. a family member or even a friend For example my dad was my co-sponsor it does help if you have a job..it could be a part time since you're in college..trust me it doesnt matter as long as you have some income coming...i had a part time because i am a cllege student and hubby is here with no problem..one question did you send your k1???already??

[In<3 11]

Good Morning..

I don't believe that there will be a problem with him leaving his children behind many people do it.. What you can do is a follow to join which is when you put his children's names like they intend to travel into the USA what this does it gives you guys a year in which you could bring the children. It saves you the first few steps of this process since they are already named on his paperwork.

Look into follow to join .. I believe thats your best option you can put all 3 children.

Good Day

[perez525 8]

I agree with In<3. According to your post, the best option for you it will be to do follow to join. It's more paperwork and a little bit more money, but as of right now, in your financial situation, you shouldn't bring them all at once. Especially if your fiance won't have a secured job as soon as he arrives. Because when he comes, if all children come with him, for each child under 14 years old, the fee to file Adjustment of Status from a K2 visa is $635. Not including his total fee of $1,070 for AOS from a K1 visa alone. You also have a year to request for them to come on a K2 visa. If you want to bring one for now, it's fine, but also remember they each have to complete a medical exam/vaccines, including your fiance. My fiance is coming with his daughter, because we wanted to avoid doing everything else later on, but 5 beneficiaries including your fiance is ALOT of money, a co-sponsor is only going to help giving proof that when he comes (& if his children come) they can provide financial support, it's not to help with the costs of medical exams,vaccines,AOS,trip planning, etc... It's a tough situation, but keep in mind that time does fly by, and most important is to bring your fiance here so you guys can work together and be able to bring the children with no problem (financially).

I don't think there is any problem, if they ask why he is leaving them behind, just simply tell the truth, you want to be stable first and be able to afford the costs coming up together.

good luck with any decision you make. you know we're here to help and share our experiences with you

Edited June 21, 2012 by sanchez525

[GodsGift225 54]

I agree with the response from the rest of the ladies, It is a BIG expensive that you are look at, You can always add the kids in the petition, as they will intend to travel eventually but not at the moment when is time for your fiance to travel.

I've heard in many case where adding the children to the petition is good for up to a year, and keep in mind that as a USC you can always petition for the kids later on down the line and it will not take as long as if it was your husband who would be trying to petition for him, as he will become a legal res. where it can take up to years for him to have his kids here.

And remember always honesty with the CO.

Good Luck!!

[MrsLopez 6]

yes you want to tell them that you want the kids to come with you..plusss if you dont meet the 125% poverly line you can get a co-sponsor who makes more money.. a family member or even a friend For example my dad was my co-sponsor it does help if you have a job..it could be a part time since you're in college..trust me it doesnt matter as long as you have some income coming...i had a part time because i am a cllege student and hubby is here with no problem..one question did you send your k1???already??

Hola Mariel!

Thanks for your advice. No, we haven't sent our K-1 yet because I need to know all I can before sending it and I need to ensure everything is filled out completely. You are really helping me and this makes us feel so much better. I love your story it is so unique and romantic we are happy for you. I am especially happy that your hubby has a job already! Thank you so much for your support it means so much to us.

[MrsLopez 6]

Good Morning..

I don't believe that there will be a problem with him leaving his children behind many people do it.. What you can do is a follow to join which is when you put his children's names like they intend to travel into the USA what this does it gives you guys a year in which you could bring the children. It saves you the first few steps of this process since they are already named on his paperwork.

Look into follow to join .. I believe thats your best option you can put all 3 children.

Good Day

Hello In <3, good morning to you!

Thank you for the follow to join advice. After speaking with my fiance, this is what we have decided to do. I am happy to know that your babies will be able to join us in a year. This will be perfect for all of us. Thank you for your support you R-O-C-K

[MrsLopez 6]

I agree with In<3. According to your post, the best option for you it will be to do follow to join. It's more paperwork and a little bit more money, but as of right now, in your financial situation, you shouldn't bring them all at once. Especially if your fiance won't have a secured job as soon as he arrives. Because when he comes, if all children come with him, for each child under 14 years old, the fee to file Adjustment of Status from a K2 visa is $635. Not including his total fee of $1,070 for AOS from a K1 visa alone. You also have a year to request for them to come on a K2 visa. If you want to bring one for now, it's fine, but also remember they each have to complete a medical exam/vaccines, including your fiance. My fiance is coming with his daughter, because we wanted to avoid doing everything else later on, but 5 beneficiaries including your fiance is ALOT of money, a co-sponsor is only going to help giving proof that when he comes (& if his children come) they can provide financial support, it's not to help with the costs of medical exams,vaccines,AOS,trip planning, etc... It's a tough situation, but keep in mind that time does fly by, and most important is to bring your fiance here so you guys can work together and be able to bring the children with no problem (financially).

I don't think there is any problem, if they ask why he is leaving them behind, just simply tell the truth, you want to be stable first and be able to afford the costs coming up together.

good luck with any decision you make. you know we're here to help and share our experiences with you

Sanchez, my you are the bomb! Thank you so much for your response. Your answer is just what I needed to hear. You always talk $ and that is where I am mentally at the moment too. Plus, I want a smoothe transition for all of us. My fiance doesn't speak much English and he doesn't know how to drive here lol. You know how it is in Bani. Thank you for your support. This makes this process less stressful and easier. My fiance asked me last night for your fiance family name, but I wasnt sure. Maybe they know each other.

We will apply with the intent to join with the children's names. I will visit in August and we will discuss things with the children and prepare then. You are a few days away from being in your finance's arms! I am so excited for you!

xoxoxo,

Keisha

[MrsLopez 6]

I agree with the response from the rest of the ladies, It is a BIG expensive that you are look at, You can always add the kids in the petition, as they will intend to travel eventually but not at the moment when is time for your fiance to travel.

I've heard in many case where adding the children to the petition is good for up to a year, and keep in mind that as a USC you can always petition for the kids later on down the line and it will not take as long as if it was your husband who would be trying to petition for him, as he will become a legal res. where it can take up to years for him to have his kids here.

And remember always honesty with the CO.

Good Luck!!

Good morning GodsGift (I love the name)

Thank you for your advice and support. I feel really welcomed here and my finance and I really appreciate all the support of VJ. I feel like I have a littel bond with the ladies here in this process. I follow your posts and you seem to really know a lot about this process. You along with the other ladies I responded to really ROCK Again, thanks for your support it means so much to us.

xoxo,

Keisha

[MarielManuel 0]

Hello In <3, good morning to you!

Thank you for the follow to join advice. After speaking with my fiance, this is what we have decided to do. I am happy to know that your babies will be able to join us in a year. This will be perfect for all of us. Thank you for your support you R-O-C-K

Another thing is that you should consider what best fits you..K1 is your main option??but i would like to tell you that you should consider reading about CR1 and the differences of the two visa processing and see what best fits you and if there is no problem with you guys there is no need to hire a lawyer..the Dominican crew here is very helpul...We are here to help each other and answer all the possible questions you have in mind....But of course you would do what is best for you because evryone has ts own needs

[StephanieM 60]

Why not get married and file CR-1???