Letter of Consent or Solo Parent ID needed?

[dksanders 0]

Hello,

My wife's child has his visa interview on May 24.  We have prepared notarized special power of attorney letters for his grandfather's accompaniment during the interview, and for me to go there and accompany him on his way to US since his mother does not have AP or greencard yet.  My wife and the father of her child were never married, but we were thinking that we need to get the child's father to grant me special power of attorney for me to be able to accompany the child.  Is this correct?   Also, do we need to get a letter from the child's father also that states that he is okay with his child coming to US?  

Any help is appreciated.  Thanks!

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, dksanders said:

Hello,

My wife's child has his visa interview on May 24.  We have prepared notarized special power of attorney letters for his grandfather's accompaniment during the interview, and for me to go there and accompany him on his way to US since his mother does not have AP or greencard yet.  My wife and the father of her child were never married, but we were thinking that we need to get the child's father to grant me special power of attorney for me to be able to accompany the child.  Is this correct?   Also, do we need to get a letter from the child's father also that states that he is okay with his child coming to US?  

Any help is appreciated.  Thanks!

This needs to be moved to the Philippines regional forum otherwise you will get general answers that may not be applicable. 

 

An illegitimate child is under the legal control of the mother.  No parental consent from the father is required.  

 

Your complete answer to your other items will be answered once this thread gets moved 

[TBoneTX 45,827]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the Philippines regional forum.

[dksanders 0]

Thanks payxibka, that was helpful.  Even though she has full legal control over her child, is it enough for her alone to issue special power of attorney for me to accompany her child on the way to US?  I thought that could be an issue since instead of a parent accompanying the child, it is the step parent, so I didn't know if that would require both parents to give power of attorney.

[Chancy 6,243]

45 minutes ago, dksanders said:

Even though she has full legal control over her child, is it enough for her alone to issue special power of attorney for me to accompany her child on the way to US?  I thought that could be an issue since instead of a parent accompanying the child, it is the step parent, so I didn't know if that would require both parents to give power of attorney.

 

As mentioned above, no SPA or any sort of consent from the father is necessary for your step-child to be able to travel to the US.

 

You might encounter an immigration officer at the airport who will ask for a DSWD clearance for the child.  Minor children traveling with an immigrant visa are exempted from needing the clearance.  In any case, the father's consent is still not needed to get a DSWD clearance for an illegitimate child.  More info here -- https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/the-philippines-2/dswd-travel-clearance-for-filipino-minors-2/

 

Sounds like you plan to travel to the Philippines to pick up your step-child.  Are you a dual PH-US citizen?  Or do you have an existing visa and exemption waiver?  If not, how will you board the plane to the PH?

 

[Joe Kano 327]

5 hours ago, Chancy said:

Sounds like you plan to travel to the Philippines to pick up your step-child.  Are you a dual PH-US citizen?  Or do you have an existing visa and exemption waiver?  If not, how will you board the plane to the PH?

 

Good Question

[Joe Kano 327]

1.) Wait for AP for mom to take of this. File for emergency AP or wait for AP to be approved

 

2.) Can't the child fly to USA alone?

 

3.) You are playing with fire trying to transport a minor back to USA that isn't your blood.  

 

Under Republic Act 7610 or the law on the special protection of children against abuse, exploitation, and discrimination, it is illegal for “any person who shall keep or have in his company a minor, 12 years or younger or who is 10 years or more his junior in any public or private place, hotel, motel, beer joint, discotheque, cabaret, pension house, sauna or massage parlor, beach and/or other tourist resort or similar place” unless there are family ties or some other legal bond or obligation involved.

 

 

 

 

[nelmagriffin 151]

Greetings!

Hello! Bring all documents that you think that maybe needed. Just like what you mentioned and please read references. NG

References:

DSWD Travel Clearance for Filipino Minors : Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore (philippine-embassy.org.sg)

 

Required Documents for International Travel With Minors (tripsavvy.com)

 

What documents do you need to travel with a minor?

All children, including infants, must have their own passport or Trusted Traveler Program document for U.S. entry. Carry documents for traveling with minor children. If you are escorting a minor child without the parents, have a letter from both parents indicating that you have permission to travel with the minor.

Travel Overseas | Homeland Security

www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/travel-overseas

Edited May 22, 2021 by nelmagriffin