December 2015 I-129F Filers [edited title]

[Kenia~N~Jeury 20]

Anyone knows whether k2 applicants (kids) would need the other parent's permission to travel letter at the interview? Please let me know if anyone comes across any forums that talks about this issue. I came across one but was an old thread. Thanks in advance for your help!

[AMZJ 61]

Anyone knows whether k2 applicants (kids) would need the other parent's permission to travel letter at the interview? Please let me know if anyone comes across any forums that talks about this issue. I came across one but was an old thread. Thanks in advance for your help!

Yes they do as far as I am aware. My daughter already has a US passport and I still had to get her fathers permission even though he lives in the USA.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Kenia~N~Jeury, on 04 Feb 2016 - 08:18 AM, said:Kenia~N~Jeury, on 04 Feb 2016 - 08:18 AM, said:

Anyone knows whether k2 applicants (kids) would need the other parent's permission to travel letter at the interview? Please let me know if anyone comes across any forums that talks about this issue. I came across one but was an old thread. Thanks in advance for your help!

What country will they travel in? Are they citizens of that country? Are they traveling outside their country for the interview or within? Are you still married to the other parent? If divorced do you have anything in the divorce decree that they give permission. Not enough information to answer your question.

Each country is different. For instance. In the Philippines (which I am familiar with but not an expert) the mother has sole discretion over the children and can leave the Philippines without the father's permission. It's their law.

Edited February 4, 2016 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

GeorgeandGeorgia, on 04 Feb 2016 - 01:36 AM, said:

Same here! We got approved- NOA2 on 22nd January and until now, there is no NOA2 hardcopy, it's 9 business day has gone. I will wait until 10 days as advised by VJ members here and if we don't get it until Friday (tomorrow), I will ask my fiancé (Petitioner) to call USCIS.

I also called NVC yesterday if they have our case number since 11 business days has gone after NOA2 approval but unfortunately the lady who answered the phone said to call again after 35 days ;-I

You can schedule an INFOPASS appointment through the following link: https://infopass.uscis.gov/ or *Email the Ombudsman at cisombudsman@HQ.DHS.GOV "The Ombudsman provides an impartial and independent perspective to USCIS in an attempt to resolve problems"

[GeorgeandGeorgia 14]

You can schedule an INFOPASS appointment through the following link: https://infopass.uscis.gov/ or *Email the Ombudsman at cisombudsman@HQ.DHS.GOV "The Ombudsman provides an impartial and independent perspective to USCIS in an attempt to resolve problems"

Thanks a lot Greenbaum. I will do that! You are very helpful indeed! God bless!

[Kenia~N~Jeury 20]

What country will they travel in? Are they citizens of that country? Are they traveling outside their country for the interview or within? Are you still married to the other parent? If divorced do you have anything in the divorce decree that they give permission. Not enough information to answer your question.

Each country is different. For instance. In the Philippines (which I am familiar with but not an expert) the mother has sole discretion over the children and can leave the Philippines without the father's permission. It's their law.

Maybe i didnt articulated my question correct... My fiancé has a daughter who we have included in the process for the fiancé visa. I was wondering if when we go to the interview in santo Domingo DR, they will ask us for any signed and notarized document from the kid's mother in order for the kid to obtain her visa along with daddy. As far as I know they both dual custody of the child (the birth certificate lists both of their names). The child permanently lives with the mother though.

Edited February 4, 2016 by Kenia~N~Jeury

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

Maybe i didnt articulated my question correct... My fiancé has a daughter who we have included in the process for the fiancé visa. I was wondering if when we go to the interview in santo Domingo DR, they will ask us for any signed and notarized document from the kid's mother in order for the kid to obtain her visa along with daddy. As far as I know they both dual custody of the child (the birth certificate lists both of their names). The child permanently lives with the mother though.

If they have joint custody, and the child lives with the mother, you will need official documents that will allow the child to leave the country with her father. Please note the DR does not allow for Dual Citizenship, so eventually the child will lose DR citizenship when they gain US Citizenship, they won't just be able to freely come and go between both countries, the same process you went through to go visit him is the process they will need to go through to visit their mother as well. And the chances of the mother getting a Visa to visit their daughter in the US will be very difficult.

[Kenia~N~Jeury 20]

If they have joint custody, and the child lives with the mother, you will need official documents that will allow the child to leave the country with her father. Please note the DR does not allow for Dual Citizenship, so eventually the child will lose DR citizenship when they gain US Citizenship, they won't just be able to freely come and go between both countries, the same process you went through to go visit him is the process they will need to go through to visit their mother as well. And the chances of the mother getting a Visa to visit their daughter in the US will be very difficult.

Thank you. I understand to physically leave the country we need her permission in writing and notarized. However do we need the present any document with her permission the day of the interview in order for the kid to be granted her visa.?

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

Thank you. I understand to physically leave the country we need her permission in writing and notarized. However do we need the present any document with her permission the day of the interview in order for the kid to be granted her visa.?

I'm not 100% on that, but I would suspect it would be necessary.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Kenia~N~Jeury, on 04 Feb 2016 - 10:18 AM, said:Kenia~N~Jeury, on 04 Feb 2016 - 10:18 AM, said:

Maybe i didnt articulated my question correct... My fiancé has a daughter who we have included in the process for the fiancé visa. I was wondering if when we go to the interview in santo Domingo DR, they will ask us for any signed and notarized document from the kid's mother in order for the kid to obtain her visa along with daddy. As far as I know they both dual custody of the child (the birth certificate lists both of their names). The child permanently lives with the mother though.

This website pretty much spells out what can and cannot be done for traveling with a minor. http://www.passportsusa.com/family/abduction/country/country_489.html

Not only do documentation requirements change based on your destination and how you enter the country (sea, land, or air), but also it changes based on the whim of the airline, cruise and customs officials. My advice: err on the side of over-documentation. I recommend a notarized letter of consent from the other parent of your child. Some countries, like the UK, do not require it for arrival by air, but laws may change at the last minute, so double check before departure. Call the consulate of your destination. Remember to tell them how you are entering the country: by air, sea or land. It makes a difference.

I would have a notarized letter to travel whether in country our out of country.

Edited February 4, 2016 by Greenbaum

[Kenia~N~Jeury 20]

This website pretty much spells out what can and cannot be done for traveling with a minor. http://www.passportsusa.com/family/abduction/country/country_489.html

Not only do documentation requirements change based on your destination and how you enter the country (sea, land, or air), but also it changes based on the whim of the airline, cruise and customs officials. My advice: err on the side of over-documentation. I recommend a notarized letter of consent from the other parent of your child. Some countries, like the UK, do not require it for arrival by air, but laws may change at the last minute, so double check before departure. Call the consulate of your destination. Remember to tell them how you are entering the country: by air, sea or land. It makes a difference.

I would have a notarized letter to travel whether in country our out of country.

Thank you all!

[Georgia16 2,858]

Thank you. I understand to physically leave the country we need her permission in writing and notarized. However do we need the present any document with her permission the day of the interview in order for the kid to be granted her visa.?

Yes, they won't grant the visa if the permission isn't presented.

[BirchnNobody 0]

Hello everyone! Oh so excited. We got approved on February 3, I see it on USCIS website but no notification on email yet. Waiting for NOA2 hardcopy.

Congrats, we've got the same NOA1 date....Hope to see the approval soon

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

So happy, Time to start getting ready to schedule the interview.

Edited February 4, 2016 by Chris and ZhiJia

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Georgia16, on 04 Feb 2016 - 4:29 PM, said:

Yes, they won't grant the visa if the permission isn't presented.

They will grant the visa. It's not the Embassy's responsibility to determine if they can actually travel or not. That up to the her. CO's only concern is if they meet the visa requirements and she is getting vetted each step of the way. Next is the Embassy.

They just have to get beyond immigration at the departing airport. That's where they need the notarized letter from the BF/Husband/Xhusband/Father.