K1 Visa and adopting my fiance´s kid (Colombia)

[naujitii 1]

Hi, I am trying to get my fiance from Colombia a K1 visa to marry her in the states. The thing is that her daughter does not legally have a father because her biological father never wanted to do anything with the girl and disappeared. So her birth certificate says that the only parent is her mother. And my fiance´s father found out for me through some friends who are attorneys in Colombia that I can give the girl my last name and therefore become her legal father.

My question is: how would that affect the process of getting a K1 visa if I become the legal father of my fiance´s daughter through Colombian law? What implications would it have, and would it be more or less difficult to get the Visa?

Another factor to consider is that I am now serving in the US Navy reserve as a naval aircrewman. How would it help if I am in the US military and would I have a higher chance of getting my visa application approved?

Thank you for your time.

[Inky 1,110]

Being in the military does not give it a higher chance or anything. You do have the privilege of applying for an expedite if you are active duty military and deploying to a dangerous location.

Sometimes military applications are processed a little faster but not always. Its completely dependent on your background checks and hers + the childs. The more information you give them the less chance of hang ups and slow downs you have.

[baron555 934]

Hi, I am trying to get my fiance from Colombia a K1 visa to marry her in the states. The thing is that her daughter does not legally have a father because her biological father never wanted to do anything with the girl and disappeared. So her birth certificate says that the only parent is her mother. And my fiance´s father found out for me through some friends who are attorneys in Colombia that I can give the girl my last name and therefore become her legal father.

My question is: how would that affect the process of getting a K1 visa if I become the legal father of my fiance´s daughter through Colombian law? What implications would it have, and would it be more or less difficult to get the Visa?

There is no affect and no need for you to do anything at this time. With no father listed, you therefore do not need the father's consent letter to allow the child to leave the country. My step-son has no father listed on his BC and there was no issue.

Another factor to consider is that I am now serving in the US Navy reserve as a naval aircrewman. How would it help if I am in the US military and would I have a higher chance of getting my visa application approved?

None unless you were serving on the front battle lines, then you might qualify for an expedite.

Thank you for your time.

[naujitii 1]

Well, the other question is that if I give the last name to my fiance´s daughter, would it be easier or harder to bring them both to the US?

[baron555 934]

Well, the other question is that if I give the last name to my fiance´s daughter, would it be easier or harder to bring them both to the US?

Neither, will have no affect on her obtaining a visa....and her visa is key (unless the child has a medical issue or a criminal background).