Kiev: issue K2 without father's permission?

[RobertM54 36]

We will have our interview in a couple of weeks. Irina does not have the permission from Bogdan's father. The instructions on the embassy site are ambiguous:

1. 2. Single/divorced/widowed and married applicants with children from previous marriages will be questioned about child’s custody status and should come prepared to discuss the issue and provide any related documents they may have. The Ukrainian government has certain requirements for children traveling outside Ukraine. You may contact the government of Ukraine to find out more about the requirements applicable to your specific situation.

If we should not try for K2 until we have his permission, we can wait for 4 months (ish) to apply for Bogdan's K2? And we can apply for more time?

[millefleur 5,046]

I'm pretty sure you need the father's official permission unless she has sole custody of the child. Hopefully someone with experience in this situation will chime in to verify this.

[A'n'L 735]

She'll need the official documents required by Ukraine to prove that she either has sole custody or that the father consents to her emigrating the child. You should investigate what exactly those documents are in Ukraine (someone on here probably knows). Until she has those, the K2 visa will not be issued.

If the K2 cannot be issued at this time, will your fiancée still wish to immigrate to the US? I ask because you have the option to delay the visa processing for both of them (up to a year after the NOA2), or of for the K2 alone (up to a year after the issuance of the K1).

[RobertM54 36]

Thanks. So no K2 application on this visit. We know exactly what documents are required. Our plan is for Bogan to complete first form with her parents then come next summer. He is with them now while she prepares to immigrate.