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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
you are right Rebecca. I actually went to see a solicitor who told me that I could not go to court to get allowed to remove my daughter as I have parental responsibility and can do so anyway.....but if i can not trace father i will need to make the sworn statement;)
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-19 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
To anyone that might be interested or have same kind of problem, I have just received an email of reply from the US embassy in London. Here is what it says and I guess if I go that way I will just have to keep my fingers crossed wink.gif

""Thank you for your e-mail correspondence. In the circumstances described below, you may submit a notarized letter from yourself which states that you have had no contact with the child’s biological father, that he does not pay child support or expenses, that you do not know how to contact him, and that you were never legally married to the child’s father.

You may also wish to include a photo-copy of the proof mentioned below from the Court that the father has never requested responsibility in the child’s welfare or upbringing. Please note that the Consular officer who will review your application on the day of your visa interview has final determination on the validity and acceptability of all submitted documentation. If further clarification is required, you will be advised further at the time of your visa interview.

Sincerely,

Consular Information Unit
U.S. Embassy, London
CONS/CIU/MLPM ""
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-15 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
Let me know how your interview goes...very good luck wink.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
QUOTE (perfect @ Jan 10 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Makes no difference whether this happened before the law changed. If the father is named on the birth certificate you will need a court order.

I did my K1 in 2004, and K2 in 2005 having not seen by child's father for 14 years (he was on the birth certificate) and my child was 16 at the time. I was awarded sole custody, care and control in 1992 but this didn't matter to the embassy, father hadn't seen the child in 14 years, had never paid any form of child support etc, etc, etc. - they still wanted evidence that the father was giving his permission for the child to be removed. And that was even though we had moved to another part of the UK where the law states that a child is considered an adult and able to make his/her own decision at the age of 16.

The embassy are very strict and careful about allowing children to leave the country. When all said and done you will never know the way they will view your own situation until you get an email response back. It may be different in your case because of having the French nationality, but I think it will depend on how long you've lived in the UK etc and where the child was actually born.

Would be interested to know what the embassy says in theri reply if you care to share...



Well I called the french consulat in London and they directed me back to the British system, saying that I was legal gardian of my daughter but that they had no ways to prove it. She was born in the UK. I contacted the Court Family Division who can provide me with a letter stating that no one has requested Parental Authority for my daugher... Finally I called the US embassy a Londres where I was told that as i could not trace the father there was no much I could do and that I should just bring as much paperwork as I could and explain my situation to the officer at the interview. I only filed in Mid October so hopefully I will be able to track the father. I do not want to get to the interview and get rejected. unsure.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
QUOTE (wellywench @ Jan 9 2008, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,
My circumstances are different as the father of my daughter is not named on her birth certificate, but I contacted the Principal Registry of the Family Division (0207 647 6980 / 0207 947 6000). They were able to confirm for me that no-one has ever made a claim for parental responsibility against me.
Again, I know our circumstances are different, but they might be able to point you in the right direction?

Thanks I will also try that today as well as the French consulate. Hope I can get some satisfying and straightforwards answers;)
Laurence
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
I am going through London embassy as it is where I live and currently work. I was just hoping that as my daughter was born before the Bristish law changed in 2003 (giving parental responsibility to unmarried father) I would not have to go trough that. Doesn't it make a difference that my daughter is also French National? A court will not give me any kind of order as the father has no rigths whatsoever sad.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jan 9 2008, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Possibly, you may need to get some sort of judicial document from the legal system... Your consulate will be your best guide... Ask them immediately so if you need to do something you have time

Thanks, I have emailed them and will try to also call them tomorrow. It never occured to me that it could be a problem before i read some of the post on here. Just glad I found out now it could be a problem
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschildren, K2 !! please help
Hi all,

I was browsing around posts and now I am getting worried unsure.gif I am french national living in the UK. Filed in for K1, my daughter shows on F129 as she will be moving with me. My daughter is 10, her father is UK national. We were never married and under the french legal system I have full custody. My daughter has french passport like me but her father recognised her, his name on her birth certificate and again under the french legal system she has is surname (well double barrell with my surname). I have not had any contact with my daughter's father for several years and don't have a clue where he is. So can not get any kind of notarised form saying that he allows me to take her to the States...Will that cause me any problems !!!! Please advise me ...I am getting so worried about that....Many thank to all that can help

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy Question
I am french national but will have my interview in London UK where I have been living for last 14 years. That is not a problem.

Laurence rose.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-25 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't turn back...Help with proof of relationship on Form I-129F!
Same here, all we filed with I 129 were a couple of pictures, and plane tickets to the UK. I would not worry about that too much. From now, just keep email, phone bills and stuff like that to prove ongoing and lasting relationship at interview

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-29 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa application
Well said Derek...Those are my exact feelings also

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce and proof of relationship
hi CRB,

Your post just got me worried. I am the foreign one here ....we met in may 06 ...we were still both married but both living separately from ex...I got my divorce in December 06...he got his in March 07 and we filed I 129 in october 07...Can we expect a problem ?

Thanks

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-01 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresroundtrip ticket, is it okay?
round trip ticket is fine yes.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-02 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDesperation
Hi Jennifer,

You are not alone, I know the feeling only too well....But you will get there an that will be many happy days to come

Laurence
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 01:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical and depression
thanks you all for your kind replies....being a member of VJ sure helps a lot...most of the time anyways laughing.gif and i will stay strong good.gif SO desserves it

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-21 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical and depression
Hi all,

I am just sitting at home with my daughter, just waiting that my SO finishes work in another 3 hours so I can talk to him and see him on cam.....by then it will be almost 11.00 pm for me and i have to be up at 6 pm gmt to get to work. We first submitted petition in April 07...it was never received and were asked to wait till September to resubmit when we called CSC in case it was found :-d
We ended up with NOA1 dated 10/15 which is not that bad currently ....but at time i feel so low ...my SO helps a lots ...we speak daily even a few times a day but i just don't want to end up to have to be treated for depression before medical:( i just feel so low right now ...I was treated for depression 3 years ago...I am working in mental health and can prove that I have no probems now ( letter from doctor and friends) but can that be a problem if i have to go to see my doctor again for depression ?

Sorry only venting and much not make much sense unsure.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-21 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReally quick I-129 approval!
Congratulations !!!!!
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-21 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting with my fiancé for NAO2 and interview
Grid,

Sorry i have no answer to your questions apart that you might have a problem if you are send a RFE and don't actually receive it. Make sure your mail gets forwarded. And all the best ...you are so lucky you can spend those months of waiting with your love one

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-26 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm Confused...
Lisa,

I will be using Excess Bagage to ship my belongings when I move and as Katryn is saying I am not allowed to ship them over until I am actually in the States myself, but Excess Bagage can take the belongings in storage for free for up to 4 weeks prior to departure. If it exceed the 4 weeks you have to pay an extra £12 a week

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-07 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresany suggestions???
If you can live on your own as a couple I personnaly think it is a better start in married life than to live as a couple with your aunt....but I do not know your exact situation and it is up to you. Addresses on IDs can always been changed when you have permanent apartment yes.gif

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTips on how to survive the wait and venting
My SO called on 02/15 and on 03/05.......I don't know what generated the other touches
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-12 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTips on how to survive the wait and venting
I completely agree Lancer ...my SO filed first time in April but file got lost .....and it took them so long for CSC to tell us unsure.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTips on how to survive the wait and venting
so is mine Bryan and it does help to be able to speak daily but i can not imagine the horror for those who can not unsure.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTips on how to survive the wait and venting
i saw many of your other post Sara and i feel so bad for you crying.gif that is really not fair......I am complaining but i can not describe how i would feel if i was in your place unsure.gif hope you get to the end of that tunnel very soon good.gif

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTips on how to survive the wait and venting
so true ...hope you get interview soon good.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTips on how to survive the wait and venting
Hi all,

As everyday I have been looking at K1 posts all day as well as to my email and USCIS site for update . Personally the wait is driving me mad and my SO who is the USC is trying to keep me sane by calling me as often as he can.....but I am sure some of you can not spend hours on the phone. I got almost mad today seeing so many VSC approvals from february !!!!! I am glad for the filers .....don't take me wrong ....... But where that left us ??? you are all welcome to vent here i think CSC needs a thread to VENT laughing.gif if not you are welcome to get it remove wink.gif

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-11 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent i need help
The father of my daughter just contacted me as he kind of agree to give me authorisation to take my daughter out ohf country ( he has no PR but would cost me less to have notarised letter from him than to have to get letter from sollicitor)

that is what i told him letter should look like but he says he is not correct ...I am French and my english not always perfect huh.gif

" The letter i need should be as follow;

I, Mr Bryan HOLMES born on 11.06.1954 and residing at ?????????????? authorized Mrsxxxxxxxxxxxx( mother) to take my daughter xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (my daughter) to immigrate and live permanently in the USA.


Signed and date

This letter is you agree to do it needs to be signed in a notary office with your passport and proof of where you live (any house bill with your name on it). I have a notary office in Gants Hill but if you want something closer to you it is ok
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-14 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmail to the beneficiary
hi,

Beneficiary will only get mail once petition has been approved by USCIS and file transferred to beneficiary's embassy

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-28 04:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi...I'm a newbie and here's my story
Hi K1inCincy,

I don't want to break your hopes but if you filed in January at CSC it can take a while longer. I filed in October and still waiting whistling.gif

Good luck in your journey
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-28 04:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill waiting for NOA1
You are right only VCS and CSC are processing K1
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-04 03:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
Thanks Hannah,

I think I will do that also,,, just so scared to be delayed for something stupid good.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-09 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
I am the beneficiary also, but i do not have marriage certificate anymore. I only ever had 1 of it and the Court requested as part of the divorce procedings.....Since the divorce I have reverted to my maiden name and do not use my ex-husband's name anymore. If I do need to request mariage certificate do you know who I should contact?

thanks
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-09 07:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
Well I do have divorce papers but no marriage certificate as it was requested by the court when i requested the divorce whistling.gif blink.gif

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-09 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeclaration of how you met
All we put was " we met online in a game site in May 2006, I went to visit UK in September 2006, then in October 2007. My fiancee will come to the USA for Christmas and new year". To that we added boarding passes and pictures

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-06 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprocess time
Hi Rachbel,

Did you actually receive the NOA1? If the cheque was cashed I know you can track your reference number from it. The process for CSC can take anything from 4 to 6 + months

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-15 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS ABOUT HAVING MET WITHIN TWO YEARS PLEASE HELP
all you need is to have met in person..... within the 2 years prior to filing ....so you ok kicking.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-12 04:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE or NOT RFE....
Sorry to hear about that. We had RFE on 04/29 and notice was received on 03/05, so I would expect you to have it now. If the officer told you there was a RFE there should be one, but then you never know with CSC. Try to give them a call again if nothing in the post. They should be able to send you duplicate letter rose.gif
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-15 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease give me your advice reagarding RFE
QUOTE (Nao @ May 23 2008, 04:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, my question is....
If RFE is not for G325A and its attachment, should I still include revised G-325A and additional copies of attachment to avoid another RFE? We are thinking we shuould include those with a letter asking an adjudicator to replace them with the one currently on file and explaining the mistake on the form.
What do you think? Should we include those or not?
Is it a bad thing to include what they did not ask for? unsure.gif


Hi Nao,

I am not an expert but personally I would just reply exactly to what the RFE letter is requesting. I am sure our G325A had a slight mistake in also and all we were asked was for the passport of my SO who is the USC to prove his visits to the UK. If you provide more than what they ask for it might just confuse them.

All the best

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-23 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa in passport. Does it need to be used the next entry?
i think he will have to enter on K1...but I am no expert
L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-26 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I travel to and from the US during Visa Application Process
I started K1 in October last year and went to the States over Christmas and New Year with no problems.

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L & PFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-20 05:40:00