Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Yes, derivative relatives can be added by notiifying the NVC.

You will have to pay more in visa and affidavit of support fees (for all immigrating family members). Additional visa application forms from each family member will be required as well.

Yes, in many cases, child's father permission is required for child moving permanently abroad from his native country.

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You may notify the National Visa Center when you get the notice from them about your new relatives as derivatives. Depending on what country you come from, there may be visas available in that category with your priority date. Normally, children born out of wedlock must also get permission from the parents to travel with the other parent when departing the country to another country. Typically, the consulate would need a letter from the parent confirming that it's okay. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to assist you. This office is available for consultation at : 415-387-1364 or email [email protected].

It is easier for your brother to add his wife than for your sister to bring her child. For both, advise the National Visa Center immediately and they should direct you as to the procedure to add the dependent family members. Depending on the consulate/embassy they'll apply at, the particular post may have certain requirements which could be checked directly with them as well. Posts differ in this and other regards. For your sister, she will also need permission of the child's father (assuming the father is on the birth certificate) and such permission again varies country by country where the child resides and was born. Again, specific information from the consulate/embassy and NVC will be helpful.

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Alice Yardum-Hunter, Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of CA

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