k-1 fiancé visa Child listed but child isn’t traveling with Beneficiary

[Mimicherie 142]

Hello,

 

Im filing from Haiti but just want to ask this general question as well. I’ve read somewhere on here that if the beneficiary has a child, even though the child isn’t traveling with the beneficiary (if approved) they still need to bring their child’s birth certificate or “acte de nassaince” to the interview? Anyone know if this is accurate?

 

What if the child hadn’t been in the beneficiaries life for years due to the mothers refusal and there’s no relationship between the mother and beneficiary? I just want to be prepared so that if it is needed my fiancé can start seeing how to go about getting it now. I’m far from being near the interview stage but the child was listed on the I-129F and I wouldn’t want this to be an issue the day of.

[payxibka 10,045]

As far as I know it is only required if the child is seeking a visa or will seek a visa (follow to join) as well.  Some Embassies have different requirements however

[Mimicherie 142]

12 minutes ago, payxibka said:

As far as I know it is only required if the child is seeking a visa or will seek a visa (follow to join) as well.  Some Embassies have different requirements however

Thank you for your quick response! I hope that’s the case cause it’ll be a hassle for him to get these documents from his child’s mother. I wonder if he can obtain it himself at the hospital the child was born in or through the court, I’m sure they have records of it, no?

[Ashley Scott 180]

1 hour ago, gsdc23 said:

Hello,

 

Im filing from Haiti but just want to ask this general question as well. I’ve read somewhere on here that if the beneficiary has a child, even though the child isn’t traveling with the beneficiary (if approved) they still need to bring their child’s birth certificate or “acte de nassaince” to the interview? Anyone know if this is accurate?

 

What if the child hadn’t been in the beneficiaries life for years due to the mothers refusal and there’s no relationship between the mother and beneficiary? I just want to be prepared so that if it is needed my fiancé can start seeing how to go about getting it now. I’m far from being near the interview stage but the child was listed on the I-129F and I wouldn’t want this to be an issue the day of.

You do not need the child's birth certificate if they do not plan to immigrate with your fiancé.  Just list them on the petition.  The child will not need to be listed under the affidavit of support as part of the household (down the line).  This is a question I have seen before as well.  Good luck!

[Mimicherie 142]

13 minutes ago, Ashley Scott said:

You do not need the child's birth certificate if they do not plan to immigrate with your fiancé.  Just list them on the petition.  The child will not need to be listed under the affidavit of support as part of the household (down the line).  This is a question I have seen before as well.  Good luck!

Thank you so much! This is a huge stress reliever! I appreciate your help 🤗