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DV-2026 Case: Child Interviewing from Different Location – Consent Documents Needed?

Expat_Frank

Expat_Frank

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Hi everyone,

I’m the principal applicant for DV-2026 (case number 2026AF30XXX). We are South African nationals currently residing in the GCC. I’ll be attending the visa interview with my spouse and kids. However, I also have another child who is not resident with us but intends to join us for the interview and immigrate to the U.S. with us. This child lives with their mother (my ex), and we share parental rights.

I’d appreciate guidance from anyone who has been through a similar situation or has knowledge of the process:
- What documents are required from the child’s mother to allow the child to immigrate with me?
- Is a notarized letter of consent sufficient, we don't have a custody document (we settled amicably)
- Should the letter be in English and notarized in the country of residence or origin?
- Are there any embassy-specific requirements I should be aware of?

I want to ensure everything is in order before the interview is scheduled.

Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
 
Expat_Frank said:
Hi everyone,

I’m the principal applicant for DV-2026 (case number 2026AF30XXX). We are South African nationals currently residing in the GCC. I’ll be attending the visa interview with my spouse and kids. However, I also have another child who is not resident with us but intends to join us for the interview and immigrate to the U.S. with us. This child lives with their mother (my ex), and we share parental rights.

I’d appreciate guidance from anyone who has been through a similar situation or has knowledge of the process:
- What documents are required from the child’s mother to allow the child to immigrate with me?
- Is a notarized letter of consent sufficient, we don't have a custody document (we settled amicably)
- Should the letter be in English and notarized in the country of residence or origin?
- Are there any embassy-specific requirements I should be aware of?

I want to ensure everything is in order before the interview is scheduled.

Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
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Will the child be interviewing in Johannesburg or traveling to GCC? Each country can have different requirements so I’d suggest contacting the consulate directly to find out from them what they need. It’s been a while since I went through the process but JNB were pretty responsive to queries when I did. If child is traveling alone you need to find out what SA and GCC require for exit /entry specifically. Sorry but there is no one size fits all answer to this…
 
Thanks @SusieQQQ

We intend on her interviewing in the GCC with us, but the information from KCC is very vague as to whether she is allowed as she does not have residency here. I will contact the Consulate to find out what the requirements are. Hopefully a letter will suffice.
 
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