Hi there, we are in the same situation, I have 2 stepchildren, 8 &10yrs. We have been told that they need to be included on the visa application form (but not requiring a visa). This is because if anything happened to their mad mother, she would probably come to live with you as her father's dependant. For this reason she will also have to undergo a medical. As cal says, can't you coincidentally have the appointments when she is with you? That is what we are going to do.
Just out of interest, how does your husband feel about leaving his daughter behind. Mine is having an understandably hard time getting his head around it. He does have regular contact with them but we hope that as they get older they will be able to come on theier own and eventually may even want to come and live.
Good luck with all,
Jen
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