jim_julian Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 In the case of K-2 and K-4 visas I believe policy states that it is at the post¡¯s discretion if children under the age of 14 are required to interview. I do not see this addressed on your website. Would you please state the Guangzhou post¡¯s policy with respect to interviewing K-2 and K-4 children under the age of 14? Related, a question has been raised concerning K2/4 Follow To Join children. In those cases where the child is required to interview, would you please confirm that the child can interview with the K1/3 candidate from which the K2/4 is derived, or the K2/4 can alternately interview after the K1/3 successfully interviews. As always, thank you for your response. Link to comment
USCONGUZ Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Dear CFL, In general, all children beneficiaries, even those under the age of 14, are required to attend an interview before being issued a visa. A consular officer may, in exceptional circumstances, choose to waive this requirement for children under the age of 14, but such a waiver is exceedingly rare. Your understanding of follow-to-join K2/4 cases is correct. These applicants can either interview with the principal beneficiary or attend a separate interview sometime later. The important thing to remember is that visa issuance for K2/4 follow-to-join beneficiaries must take place within a year of the issuance of the principal beneficiary's K1/K3 visa. If a year passes, the follow-to-join child loses his or her eligibility for derivative benefits, and a separate petition must be filed in order for that child to immigrate. Sincerely,USCONGUZ In the case of K-2 and K-4 visas I believe policy states that it is at the post¡¯s discretion if children under the age of 14 are required to interview. I do not see this addressed on your website. Would you please state the Guangzhou post¡¯s policy with respect to interviewing K-2 and K-4 children under the age of 14? Related, a question has been raised concerning K2/4 Follow To Join children. In those cases where the child is required to interview, would you please confirm that the child can interview with the K1/3 candidate from which the K2/4 is derived, or the K2/4 can alternately interview after the K1/3 successfully interviews. As always, thank you for your response. Link to comment
Randy W Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 If the follow-to-join is to be delayed by more than 6 months, can the K-2/4 still interview with the parent? Visa issuance would need to be delayed with a blue-slip or some other method to keep it from expiring before it would be used. Link to comment
USCONGUZ Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Dear CFL, Yes, FTJ applicants can interview with their parents even if they won't be traveling for 6 months or more afterwards. From the Consulate's point of view, it is preferable for all applicants to interview at the same time, even if one or more will follow-to-join later. Sincerely,USCONGUZ If the follow-to-join is to be delayed by more than 6 months, can the K-2/4 still interview with the parent? Visa issuance would need to be delayed with a blue-slip or some other method to keep it from expiring before it would be used. Link to comment
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