Green card holder - out of wedlock children

[David23569 0]

Hi,

At the time I got visa, I had children that I couldn't mention in my application form as I was single. Now that I have been married, can I file cases for sponsor of kids and wife, will embassy or USCIS object on why I didn't mention them in my Ds260. Whats my best option, if anyone has gone through this, please guide.

Thank you very much.

[Georgia16 2,858]

Can't see why you couldn't mention your kids on the form?

What visa did you get?

Do you have a GC?

[David23569 0]

Yes I have a GC. I got immigrant visa.

Can't see why you couldn't mention your kids on the form?

What visa did you get?

Do you have a GC?

[Georgia16 2,858]

Yes I have a GC. I got immigrant visa.

Yes but which?

[David23569 0]

Yes but which?

F2B

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

So you lied on your application? When did you get married?

Edited September 28, 2016 by Harpa Timsah

[David23569 0]

I got married this month! I didn't lie, I didn't know that out of wedlock children had to be mentioned, I was of understanding due to the social system over there that only within wedlock children had to be mentioned on the form.

[kausar 26]

Pakistani society does not approve live togethers and children out of wedlock. Its crime under Islamic law in Pakistan. US embassy in Pakistan must have this knowledge. If you sponsor children now, your immigrant visa might be reviewed and at risk of revocation. However consult an attorney who is well versed with Pakistani culture and laws.

[mrskent 11]

But on the application it clearly asks if you have children. No matter what the circumstances, with the intended spouse or past relationships.

I don't understand why you wouldn't mention your children to begin with, I think you will encounter some hefty questions when you look into move forward to sponsor your children.

[Boiler 45,753]

My guess is that the Consulate will be looking for an earlier marriage, or evidence of marital status.

[Cathi 5,771]

it clearly asks if you have ANY children, you lied on the application, how is this confusing? The US doesn't care about Pakistani law they care about OUR laws.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

There was no reason for you not to mention your children, you were dealing with the US Government, not the Government of Pakistan.

It definitely will be scrutinized, I'm not sure if you'll be hit with a misrepresentation, I'm assuming you won't be because you would have gotten the visa even if you put your children on the form like you should have.

I agree with the above poster, they'll probably look closely to see if you were married BEFORE your visa was issued or BEFORE POE, precisely because Pakistani customs and laws (living together & having children out of wedlock is rare there).

Edited September 29, 2016 by EM_Vandaveer

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

Not good

it clearly says all children are to be listed

lying to immigration doesn't help your situation

it may look like you are trying to bring in other family members

and saying you broke the law in your country and immigration laws

not trying to be rough but i doubt you will get very far

DNA tests may help

[squareleg 69]

Hi,

At the time I got visa, I had children that I couldn't mention in my application form as I was single. Now that I have been married, can I file cases for sponsor of kids and wife, will embassy or USCIS object on why I didn't mention them in my Ds260. Whats my best option, if anyone has gone through this, please guide.

Thank you very much.

You are out of luck.

You cannot lie twice on the application. And, USA doesn't care about your culture or laws.

[squareleg 69]

Pakistani society does not approve live togethers and children out of wedlock. Its crime under Islamic law in Pakistan. US embassy in Pakistan must have this knowledge. If you sponsor children now, your immigrant visa might be reviewed and at risk of revocation. However consult an attorney who is well versed with Pakistani culture and laws.

According to your post, OP is criminal in both Pakistan (under local law) and in USA (for false representation).

USA doesn't care for your laws. I believe, OP's current GC should be scrutinized for false representation.