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Entering the US with a minor on IR5 visa

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SweetieOne   41

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So I am going to travel to Jamaica to bring my step daughter home. Her father is here in the US but can't go with, work is keeping home bacl here. What will I need to bring her into the country other than her visa and the papers from the embassy?

Will I need letters of consent from both or either parent. I am the one who filed of course but I don't want to get stivk at thr border.

Any advice would be helpful. ..

01/06/2012- Married My best friend

05/09/2012- Mailed I-130 via Fed Ex

5/10/2012- I-130 has been received & Signed for at the Chicago lockbox at 10:23 am

05/14/2012- Received NOA1 via Text Message

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08/16/2012 -Called NVC- Information has been entered and received my case number (Yahooo)

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12/24/2012- Entered the USA and got to MN at 12:08 am on 12/25/2012 Merry X-Mas to us

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Jawaree   718

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Well I mentioned dad since mom must have already approved dad getting the kid

and by taking child to interview process shows there are no questions about moms

approval to migrate...now enters a 3rd party to petition (wife) with kid....I say have

letter from both as back up...no harm...enjoy the trip

Ian H. Proficient

Ian H.   207

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Hi,

You should find out with the Jamaican embassy or consulate. Every country has different requirements for exiting with minors. The fact that the child has a visa doesn't imply consent by the other parent.

Some countries may let you leave fine with just a letter, but others are more strict. In my country, for example, a child needs a special consent form that HAS to be obtained from the local government, a letter will not do.

Therefore, in order to avoid undue duress, contact the appropriate Jamaican authority about the exiting of minor from the country. If they require a consent form, or if they allow you to use a letter, it most likely would have to be signed by both parents. Good luck!

So I am going to travel to Jamaica to bring my step daughter home. Her father is here in the US but can't go with, work is keeping home bacl here. What will I need to bring her into the country other than her visa and the papers from the embassy?

Will I need letters of consent from both or either parent. I am the one who filed of course but I don't want to get stivk at thr border.

Any advice would be helpful. ..

This does not constitute legal advice.

 
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