For those K1/K2 needing Court Order to take their kids

[RexAra 1]

Hello! I just want to share my experience in completing the required documents for K1/K2 where the other parent wouldn't give their consent for the K1 applicant parent to take their children to relocate to the US.

I applied to the Court for a Residential Order and Specific Issue Order to remove the children from the jurisdiction (UK). I noted in my application the "urgency" of the matter and sent a copy of NOA2 highlighting the expiry date. The Court received my application and responded in 2 days. Had my initial hearing in 10 days and a final hearing scheduled 2 weeks after.

So for those who need to apply to the Court, it might be worth mentioning your NOA2 expiry date so they can speed up the process. It certainly worked in my case.

Good luck to all!

[bob+senga 11]

Hi -This is wonderful news.

Im glad the courts have acted quickly for you and arranged your hearings. Have you actually been to court and been granted the specific issue order to leave, if so I'm really happy for you, it certainly gives me hope that a sheriff will find in our favor also.

Im due back in court soon and even then ive been told i will need more dates after these. Its been a long process for us-its just taking so long to give the evidence.

Really happy for you, good luck at the interview which you wont need its just them crossing the t's and dotting the i's making sure everything is in order, before they stamp your passports.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Very good information. I am bookmarking it to refer people to in the future.

[RexAra 1]

Hi -This is wonderful news.

Im glad the courts have acted quickly for you and arranged your hearings. Have you actually been to court and been granted the specific issue order to leave, if so I'm really happy for you, it certainly gives me hope that a sheriff will find in our favor also.

Im due back in court soon and even then ive been told i will need more dates after these. Its been a long process for us-its just taking so long to give the evidence.

Really happy for you, good luck at the interview which you wont need its just them crossing the t's and dotting the i's making sure everything is in order, before they stamp your passports.

Hi! I had the final hearing on 30th March. My application was successful and I have been granted the court order. So yes, it is definitely worth mentioning the visa process and the NOA2 expiration on the application. I explained to them that the Court Order may be requested at the interview, hence they process the application urgently.

My interview is scheduled on the 27th April.

Good luck to you too and all the best in the future! xxx

[bob+senga 11]

Brilliant news Im really pleased for you, I assume the ex didnt contest /put up much of a fight. They never asked me at my interview for any court papers in regard to my child, doubt they will ask you, but it will help with school as from what ive researched they want proof you have the right to enrol your child in their school.

Im under Scottish law and its been slow due to court fixtures- i started this application a year ago.!! and im not guaranteed as hes fighting it so its up to a Sheriff to decide if its in the best interest of the child to relocate to USA with me.. Theres not a lot of winning cases.

Good luck in April and all the best for your Wedding. xx

[AMZJ 61]

It is definitely worth mentioning the expiry date, they will drag their feet if they can. I applied in November to get permission to move. It was just granted at the beginning of March but that was also because her Dad is American, it never would of been a huge issue except that he is lazy and wouldn't send me a notarized letter so I had to wait 4 months to get something in writing from the courts.