Custody documents question

[J&S2013 1]

I apply for CR-1 visa and my son applies for CR-2 visa. The Consular Section requests my son to bring "Original Parental consent from the other parent or custody documents allowing you to immigrate to the U.S.A" in his interview.

My question is:

The agreement (filed in provincial court) states I have sole custody and sole guardianship of the Child. Does this agreement sufficient meet the requirement from the Consular?

Thank you

[aaron2020 11,651]

No, you will need the notarized written permission for the children to immigrate from the other parent.

[Ms Hogan 295]

How old is your son. My two children immigrated with me and we were not asked for anything like that.

This is very interesting to me. I wonder if this has changed since two years ago.

I did present my divorce documents showing that I had sole custody as well. Did you already provide those?

I did get letter from my ex husband stating that he knew we were moving.

[J&S2013 1]

How old is your son. My two children immigrated with me and we were not asked for anything like that.

This is very interesting to me. I wonder if this has changed since two years ago.

I did present my divorce documents showing that I had sole custody as well. Did you already provide those?

I did get letter from my ex husband stating that he knew we were moving.

I did not show the custody paper when I first submitted the application, it could be a reason for this requirement.

[Ms Hogan 295]

I did not show the custody paper when I first submitted the application, it could be a reason for this requirement.

Just to clarify, I did NOT send the full documents during our original petition or application. I only sent the divorce certificate.

I was never asked for my letter from my ex. I had it just in case.

I know I brought a notarized copy of my separation agreement from my lawyer and the divorce decree from the courts showing I had sole custody. I honestly don't remember having to present them.

Some people get asked fro them but others do not. They can even ask for them at POE apparently.

I realize I'm not giving you much useful advice but I'm just sharing my experience which wasn't that long ago.

Are you moving really far from your ex? I was only moving a few hours' drive away. I don't think that was a factor but maybe it was. Nobody asked.

Does your ex have access for visitation? Having sole custody only means control to a certain degree as you know. In most cases the ex still has access. What is your situation? If you don't mind sharing. OR if you prefer to talk in PM please feel free to message me.