Documents needed to bring child in Ukraine

[Nicelysedated 3]

Hello all,

My fiance is wanting to know what type of documents she will need to show that she is legally able to bring her son with her to US. She has custody and her ex has agreed verbally that he is ok with him coming here. Does the embassy look for anything specifically?

[Unlockable 7,315]

Official WRITTEN consent.

[gregcrs2 1,778]

Best to get a written consent drawn-up by an attorney with notarized signatures.

[RobertM54 36]

https://ukraine.usembassy.gov/ask-the-consul/immigrant-visas7.html#8

8. Q: I am applying for a K1/K2 visa. I have temporary permission from the child's father for a trip to the United States. Is it a valid enough document to be provided to the consulate?

A: We can not assess the validity of documents in advance. During the interview the consular officer will review your documents and tell you if they are enough. You must be prepared to verify the right to bring the child abroad and to provide relevant documents. Government of Ukraine has certain requirements for taking children abroad. Please refer to the government of Ukraine regarding requirements for documents for taking a child abroad in your particular situation. Back to Top

[RobertM54 36]

http://www.familylaw.com.ua/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=111〈=en

The situation may occur when, after the dispute concerning the place of child’s residence was resolved, the parent who lives with the child decides to take the child abroad for permanent residence. Importantly, when one of the parents wants to take the minor child permanently abroad, the embassy (consulate) of the country, where child is going, will require the permission from the second parent to taking him/her out of Ukraine. Moreover, this permission will be required by visa and registration office and border control authorities.

To obtain such permission it will be necessary to submit the original notarized power of attorney from the other parent that there are no objections in connection with visit abroad or a court decision which allows to travel without second parent’s consent. This permission is usually very difficult to obtain when the divorce process was contested or otherwise unfriendly, causing permanent bitterness between the couple.

Please note that such permission is not required if the second parent is actually absent. Such absence should be proved with appropriate documents, such as certificate of death, document on deprivation of paternal rights, application of the second parent for resignation from the child, document from court that proves that there is no possibility to determine the location of the second parent, etc. Also note that divorce judgment is not included in the list of the above mentioned documents. In case one of the parents refuses to give permission for child’s visit abroad, the issue can be revolved via court order.

[Nicelysedated 3]

http://www.familylaw.com.ua/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=111〈=en

The situation may occur when, after the dispute concerning the place of child’s residence was resolved, the parent who lives with the child decides to take the child abroad for permanent residence. Importantly, when one of the parents wants to take the minor child permanently abroad, the embassy (consulate) of the country, where child is going, will require the permission from the second parent to taking him/her out of Ukraine. Moreover, this permission will be required by visa and registration office and border control authorities.

To obtain such permission it will be necessary to submit the original notarized power of attorney from the other parent that there are no objections in connection with visit abroad or a court decision which allows to travel without second parent’s consent. This permission is usually very difficult to obtain when the divorce process was contested or otherwise unfriendly, causing permanent bitterness between the couple.

Please note that such permission is not required if the second parent is actually absent. Such absence should be proved with appropriate documents, such as certificate of death, document on deprivation of paternal rights, application of the second parent for resignation from the child, document from court that proves that there is no possibility to determine the location of the second parent, etc. Also note that divorce judgment is not included in the list of the above mentioned documents. In case one of the parents refuses to give permission for child’s visit abroad, the issue can be revolved via court order.

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for!