Kiddie winks visas
Sep 11th 2016, 5:24 pm
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Re: Kiddie winks visas
https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/birth/
Where to find the stuff I have to do.
Where to find the stuff I have to do.
Sep 11th 2016, 5:38 pm
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Re: Kiddie winks visas
Your situation is very similar to mine! Also US citizen married (9 yrs)to UK hubby, living in the UK. We also have 2 kids 5 & 8! I had to bring my high school transcripts to register my kids birth and apply for ss cards and passports, but did it in Belfast. My hubby received his IR-1 visa in June and we are finally making the move at the end of September. This forum has been a godsend, so best advice...follow what the experts say! All in, we completed the entire process in 5 months, but needed time to close down 1 life in the UK.
Sep 11th 2016, 5:55 pm
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Re: Kiddie winks visas
A little OT, but what the heck is kiddie "winks" visas?
Sep 11th 2016, 6:00 pm
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Sep 11th 2016, 6:01 pm
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Re: Kiddie winks visas
Reading this link, I find no mention that you had to apply in person, with or without, the children to complete a consular report of birth abroad.
https://travel.state.gov/content/pas...rds/birth.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/pas...rds/birth.html
Sep 11th 2016, 6:11 pm
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Re: Kiddie winks visas
Yes, that's right! It is done at a US consulate, so you should be able to use the one in Scotland, we were able to book our appts online for Belfast. I was asked why it took so long to register their births, also what have I been doing and living since 14 yrs (turning 40 soon). There are a few docs you need to fill in, and bring, but yes also myself, husband and 2 kids had to attend.
Sep 11th 2016, 6:18 pm
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Sep 11th 2016, 6:18 pm
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Just to avoid confusion registering the children's birth and getting their passport are totally separate than a getting your husbands visa. The kids took 1 visit to sort out, hubby took 5 months. He made 2 trips to London for the medical and interview.
Sep 11th 2016, 6:23 pm
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Thanks for letting me know. I figured as much 😒
Sep 11th 2016, 6:28 pm
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Can I just double check...Were you in Ireland or England at the time when you applied for it all? The consulate sites seem to imply that you have to go to the one that you reside in, ie go to Edinburgh only if you live in Scotland.
Sep 11th 2016, 6:38 pm
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Well, we live in Northern Ireland which is part of the UK. I dont recall them being to concerned where we live even as you provide a prepaid envelope to send the passports back. To me, UK should be UK as far at booking a consulate, but maybe email them to ask before booking in.
Sep 14th 2016, 5:42 pm
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Well just for anyone who wants to know:
Yes you have to register your child's birth with the consulate. This is also how you get their US passport and social security number.
Also I have had notice from the consulate in Edinburgh that we can register them there even though we live in England. We're very relieved!
Yes you have to register your child's birth with the consulate. This is also how you get their US passport and social security number.
Also I have had notice from the consulate in Edinburgh that we can register them there even though we live in England. We're very relieved!
