Father's permission now mandatory

[Adel]

I noticed that there have been a few changes on the embassy website. Many times in the past guys have wondered and asked about the father's permission, no more wondering, it's mandatory.

http://moscow.usembassy.gov/consular/consular.php?record_id=fiancee

Attention! If the immigrating parent does not have a document showing he/she has full legal custody of the child, the child immigrating with the parent may be required to submit the other parent’s notarized statement that he/she gives full permission for the child to leave Russia for the purpose of immigration to the United States meaning the stay is permanent and not temporary.

[Jet]

Thanks for the update, at least this finally puts the confusion to rest!