Steps required to bring in a USC stepchild/children

[Winmy 0]

I am a new member to this forum. My husband, a USC, has filed I-130 for my kids (all below age 13). We received the NOA 1. I would like to know what steps you go through (for those who have gone through this).

Do we have to travel back to the local (foreign beneficiary's) embassy or can we delegate an adult to take the kids to the embassy?

My ex passed away in 2000, I have read some posts about parental consent, what should I expect in this case?

Are the children going to be subjected to interviews like spouses/fiances?

What other requirements can we start to prepare to make this a trauma free experience for the kids? I have read and heard a lot of not so nice stories about the embassy in Lagos.

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[Boiler 45,940]

I am a new member to this forum. My husband, a USC, has filed I-130 for my kids (all below age 13). We received the NOA 1. I would like to know what steps you go through (for those who have gone through this).

It is basically the same as for an adult, but Lagos and Children I do not know.

Do we have to travel back to the local (foreign beneficiary's) embassy or can we delegate an adult to take the kids to the embassy?

Normally accompanying childen would not be interviewed.

My ex passed away in 2000, I have read some posts about parental consent, what should I expect in this case?

Good question, sounds like you are not with them, who has custody?

Are the children going to be subjected to interviews like spouses/fiances?

No

What other requirements can we start to prepare to make this a trauma free experience for the kids? I have read and heard a lot of not so nice stories about the embassy in Lagos.

Lots of fraud, which inevitably impacts others.

Are you in the US, if so what is your status. May be a requirement for a DNA test.

Edited July 18, 2007 by Boiler

[Winmy 0]

Thanks for your response.

Lots of fraud??/ Hmnn.. I wonder what that means. I am LPR residing in the US. I figured it might be faster if my hubby filed The kids live with their grandma (paternal).

[Boiler 45,940]

Quote from a well respected Immigration Lawyer:

It pays to remember that the Department of State has a "fraud profile" by overseas post -- and from bad to worse on fraud it is -- "low fraud", "medium fraud", "high fraud", "Lagos". [i've been told this by ex-ConOffs].

[surasak_oregon 0]

Do we have to travel back to the local (foreign beneficiary's) embassy or can we delegate an adult to take the kids to the embassy?

Normally accompanying childen would not be interviewed.

I'm applying for my stepdaughter. Filed the I-130, now going through the last steps at the NVC. When time comes for an interview are you saying that she won't get interviewed? If I show up at the embassy will I be the one interviewed?

[Winmy 0]

I would love to answer your question but I am even earlier in the process than you are. I tried to check your timeline but could not find one. Could you please tell me what steps are in the NVC? And what you did/received after NOA 1?

Thanks

I'm applying for my stepdaughter. Filed the I-130, now going through the last steps at the NVC. When time comes for an interview are you saying that she won't get interviewed? If I show up at the embassy will I be the one interviewed?