KIDS and DS-230

[Devy and Lynette 46]

Hello all, I'm trying to fill out the DS-230 form for my fiance, he has two kids that are 12 and 16 and they do NOT plan on coming with him to the US at this time. because they are already set-up with their mother and their stepfather and they are older, however we do plan on supporting them and traveling back and forth to see them. This is where I need help, on the DS-230 form, it says to Persons who listed in 14 and 29 will they follow you to the United States, what do I put to make this look presentable or do I simply just put nothing. I really would appreciate all responses.

Thanks in advance

[Extreme happiness 9]

So dont you guys planned on filing for them at some point...o think they shoud be on the documents if you guys plan on filing for them at some point in the future

[Devy and Lynette 46]

Yes, but not for like two years or until his son has graduated high school in a couple of years, sounds like I need to put them on there???? I just don't know...

[Removed030114 48]

Yes, but not for like two years or until his son has graduated high school in a couple of years, sounds like I need to put them on there???? I just don't know...

You must list all children on the DS-230 regardless whether they will accompany you, follow to join, or not come at all. As for follow to join, they must travel within one-year of the date of K1 issue.

[Devy and Lynette 46]

And what if they dont follow within a year and we put on there they are going to follow.

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And what if they dont follow within a year and we put on there they are going to follow.

There's no problem with that for you, they will just lose their entry visa to the USA because it expires after one year. If you don't plan on bringing them within one-year, then you might consider not checking the follow to join option. But, at the same time, it's there if you ever change your mind.

Edited February 24, 2014 by CNTrav

[Devy and Lynette 46]

There's no problem with that for you, they will just lose their entry visa to the USA because it expires after one year. If you don't plan on bringing them within one-year, then you might consider not checking the follow to join option. But, at the same time, it's there if you ever change your mind.

And that what makes me skeptical on what I should put, they are older and used to their friends and such, I know my fiiance wants to get them evenutally but not within a years time, I think I'll put that they won't join, I really hope it won't cause a problem but we shall see...CNTrav..thanks sooo much, I really appreciate your responses...

[Removed030114 48]

And that what makes me skeptical on what I should put, they are older and used to their friends and such, I know my fiiance wants to get them evenutally but not within a years time, I think I'll put that they won't join, I really hope it won't cause a problem but we shall see...CNTrav..thanks sooo much, I really appreciate your responses...

Bringing children on K1 visa can get a little complicated. If you bring them as K2, you must remember that you will also have to file paperwork for them after they arrive; that includes AOS after you marry, and later after two years the removal of conditions. If you are the US citizen and these are your fiance's kids, you as the US citizen will NOT be able to petition for them to come later unless you legally adopt them. Your husband can petition to bring them later, but only after he becomes a US citizen.

Edited February 24, 2014 by CNTrav

[Togbega II 25]

CNTrav, has said it all.