Likely is. But it ties into private schools and we do not want to pursue that route. Better say - we can't due to work schedules. The only public that does student visa is 25 miles away and we can't do that too.
Likely is. But it ties into private schools and we do not want to pursue that route. Better say - we can't due to work schedules. The only public that does student visa is 25 miles away and we can't do that too.
While many public schools do not officially handle student visas, I know of two families who accomplished it by having their immigration attorney handle all of the paperwork so that all the school system had to do was sign off on it. Of course, the sponsoring family had to pay tuition for the teen to attend the public school, but they felt it was well worth it.
Ahh, nice
That's a possibility. Basically we need school bus and way to get her on insurance
I'm out 6am - 6pm work and wife does night shifts. She's knocked out day time 7 through 2.
You can buy private insurance for the child. Its generally pretty reasonable for a teenager. Talk to the local public school system. Go directly to the superintendent's office rather than to the school itself. However, you should probably get an immigration attorney on board first, so that they can help you explain what you need to the school system.
Yes, attorney is unavoidable one way or another.
Wife has very good insurance through hospital. Adding a dependant is only $50.
Ok, quest for a good attorney next.
Thank you, everyone was very helpfil.
Definition of dependent is generally limited to spouse and child (not grandchild except in special circumstances); she needs to check because you would not want expenses to be denied.
Also, depending on school system, she might not be admitted into your school of choice; some are very strict on enrollment of students not in attendance area (ask me how I know this!!) which might be the case with an international student. Be sure everything is clear and in writing if there is any possibility there might be enrollment issues once she arrives. Also, be sure to have list of required documents (birth certificate, immunization records, school records, etc.) and translation requirements. Inquire about ESL classes if she is not functional in classroom in English. I expect she has had some English instruction already.
You might also inquire if there are any summer programs for English language learners or academic programs in the district and see if she can arrive in time for those. Remember also the entry date for students is a month (as I recall) before the start of school so she can be settled.
Good luck to you all.
Good thing is daughter in law is teacher at local school in ESL population.
I do know about placing as we already looked into student exchange programs.
Tanya does have English to certain degree. Kids are amazing fast in this respect
Thanks all for insight
It sounds like you have a great support system for her. We had a bad experience in our district with a 12 year old daughter of a visiting scholar friend a number of years ago; the district fell down on the job and her experience was not as good as it should have been. I am hyper sensitive to the issue.
Please post back and let us know how it worked out and your suggestions for others in a similar situation.