Wife might be pregnant, does this affect the I-130 etc????

[NikLR 13,227]

In regards to the DNA, it will depend on the embassy. Nigeria is one that would likely ask for DNA from both parents. Some countries wouldn't bat an eye.

[LBeachey 44]

Congratulations! It is actually maybe the best evidence of proof of your relationship so it will help. If I understand correctly, you have not submitted the I-130 yet so the baby will almost certainly be born before your wife is approved so you should as others have said familiarize yourself with the CRBA. Also, airlines will not let women typically fly late in pregnancy so you will have to take that in account as well depending how far the consulate is from your wife and when she might want to enter the US.

[AshleyLCBaker 7]

Ok, great to hear. What proof did yu give if you don't mind me asking? I'm thinking 4 years of high school and college transcripts, 4-5 years of Income Tax Transcripts and bank account and medical records. Hoping that's enough.

What evidence did you give and were you required to get a DNA test? Was the process difficult at all? Thanks for the reply.

Hi, in terms of the CBRA evidence, what you have should be fine. I've lived in Australia with my husband since right after I graduated college, so I was a bit worried about that requirement when we got my son's CBRA, because I had never paid bills or taxes or anything on my own. I just provided my high school and college transcripts and that was enough.

We weren't required to give a DNA test to the Sydney consulate, because we're married and have been for a while, but I'm not sure what the requirements for Poland are.

[Ozz777 23]

Ok, great to hear. What proof did yu give if you don't mind me asking? I'm thinking 4 years of high school and college transcripts, 4-5 years of Income Tax Transcripts and bank account and medical records. Hoping that's enough.

What evidence did you give and were you required to get a DNA test? Was the process difficult at all? Thanks for the reply.

I gave high school transcripts and a couple years worth of W2's. No DNA test as we were married before he was conceived and born. The only difficult part was getting through security at the consulate. If you aren't there in person, you have to fill out an affidavit and send original proofs as well. Are you a native American, or naturalized?

[r060106 109]

Congratulations! It is actually maybe the best evidence of proof of your relationship so it will help. If I understand correctly, you have not submitted the I-130 yet so the baby will almost certainly be born before your wife is approved so you should as others have said familiarize yourself with the CRBA. Also, airlines will not let women typically fly late in pregnancy so you will have to take that in account as well depending how far the consulate is from your wife and when she might want to enter the US.

Thanks! Really? I didn't know having a child was considered the best evidence or good evidence. Just figured USCIS would be neutral on it. No, we haven't submitted the I-130 and will do so at the end of August. She'll be taking a bus to the consulate more than likely. Thanks again!

In regards to the DNA, it will depend on the embassy. Nigeria is one that would likely ask for DNA from both parents. Some countries wouldn't bat an eye.

Oh ok. Good to know. I'm hoping we won't have to do one because that will just be one less thing to worry about. Thanks!

I gave high school transcripts and a couple years worth of W2's. No DNA test as we were married before he was conceived and born. The only difficult part was getting through security at the consulate. If you aren't there in person, you have to fill out an affidavit and send original proofs as well. Are you a native American, or naturalized?

Oh ok. That bodes well for me then because I'll likely just be giving them all of my college and high school transcripts, my current and old passport and all of my tax return transcripts. Would my parents tax returns from every year I was claimed as their dependent be good proof, or do they not consider those as proof? Do you know?

Yeah, we were married before he/she was conceived so shouldn't be a problem there and I'm hoping no DNA test will be needed. Why was it difficult getting through security? I'll likely be there in person.

Hi, in terms of the CBRA evidence, what you have should be fine. I've lived in Australia with my husband since right after I graduated college, so I was a bit worried about that requirement when we got my son's CBRA, because I had never paid bills or taxes or anything on my own. I just provided my high school and college transcripts and that was enough.

We weren't required to give a DNA test to the Sydney consulate, because we're married and have been for a while, but I'm not sure what the requirements for Poland are.

Sounds good. Thanks a lot for the reply! Hoping we won't need a DNA test either.

[Ozz777 23]

Thanks! Really? I didn't know having a child was considered the best evidence or good evidence. Just figured USCIS would be neutral on it. No, we haven't submitted the I-130 and will do so at the end of August. She'll be taking a bus to the consulate more than likely. Thanks again!

Oh ok. Good to know. I'm hoping we won't have to do one because that will just be one less thing to worry about. Thanks!

Oh ok. That bodes well for me then because I'll likely just be giving them all of my college and high school transcripts, my current and old passport and all of my tax return transcripts. Would my parents tax returns from every year I was claimed as their dependent be good proof, or do they not consider those as proof? Do you know?

Yeah, we were married before he/she was conceived so shouldn't be a problem there and I'm hoping no DNA test will be needed. Why was it difficult getting through security? I'll likely be there in person.

Sounds good. Thanks a lot for the reply! Hoping we won't need a DNA test either.

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I don't know how it'll work at your embassy, but at the Melbourne consulate, I had about 20yrs worth of evidence and the lady at the Window just took what she wanted. She was fine with just the high school transcripts, but I made her take the W2's just to be safe. That's why I asked about if you were native or naturalized. If you have a foreign accent, they will be more suspicious of your proof, that happened to one couple while we were there and they were denied. As for security, there were just a lot of steps and checkpoints to get from the front door up to the waiting room, and we had to go up and down a few times because of the baby and forgetting stuff.

[r060106 109]

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I don't know how it'll work at your embassy, but at the Melbourne consulate, I had about 20yrs worth of evidence and the lady at the Window just took what she wanted. She was fine with just the high school transcripts, but I made her take the W2's just to be safe. That's why I asked about if you were native or naturalized. If you have a foreign accent, they will be more suspicious of your proof, that happened to one couple while we were there and they were denied. As for security, there were just a lot of steps and checkpoints to get from the front door up to the waiting room, and we had to go up and down a few times because of the baby and forgetting stuff.

Oh wow. I completely forgot to reply to your question. Yes, I'm a native, born and raised.

[NYC.RSA 25]

my wife is 7 months pregnant..still no word on i130 approval.

[r060106 109]

my wife is 7 months pregnant..still no word on i130 approval.

I'm hoping we don't have to wait as long as you. Sorry.

[Dylan'sWife 2]

Ok, great to hear. What proof did yu give if you don't mind me asking? I'm thinking 4 years of high school and college transcripts, 4-5 years of Income Tax Transcripts and bank account and medical records. Hoping that's enough.

What evidence did you give and were you required to get a DNA test? Was the process difficult at all? Thanks for the reply.

Hi, from what I can remember we submitted our marriage certificate which showed we were married before our child was born (although I am not sure if the date of marriage was significant ). Our daughters long form birth certificate that listed the both of us as her parents...and my husband sent copies of either his tax returns or w2s that proved he met the residency requirements.

[together4evr 360]

As long as the child is yours there should be no issues.

I would try an file an expedite request after proof of pregnancy to try to get her to give birth in the USA under your health insurance-unless you have none

Unless the child would benefit from having a polish passport and an american passport

Good Luck

[r060106 109]

As long as the child is yours there should be no issues.

I would try an file an expedite request after proof of pregnancy to try to get her to give birth in the USA under your health insurance-unless you have none

Unless the child would benefit from having a polish passport and an american passport

Good Luck

The child is mine, there's not doubt about that. Do you think we'll need a DNA test? I'm hoping not. There would be an advantage to the child having an American and Polish passport, so we'd prefer to have him/her in Poland.

Hi, from what I can remember we submitted our marriage certificate which showed we were married before our child was born (although I am not sure if the date of marriage was significant ). Our daughters long form birth certificate that listed the both of us as her parents...and my husband sent copies of either his tax returns or w2s that proved he met the residency requirements.

Oh ok, that sounds like it's not too big of a deal. Did the process take a long time? I really don't want to have to wait another 6 months after the birth just to get the child's passport. And I'm hoping we won't get denied the CRBA, like I've heard some people have even with 5-10 years of evidence they were in the states. I'll be sending in 3-4 years of tax transcripts, my highschool and college transcripts and also every single tax return from my parents showing that I was their dependent (until age 21). I'm hoping that's all sufficient enough to get the child's passport and not have to worry about anymore dumb paperwork or red tape. Thanks for the reply!

[Ozz777 23]

The child is mine, there's not doubt about that. Do you think we'll need a DNA test? I'm hoping not. There would be an advantage to the child having an American and Polish passport, so we'd prefer to have him/her in Poland.

Oh ok, that sounds like it's not too big of a deal. Did the process take a long time? I really don't want to have to wait another 6 months after the birth just to get the child's passport. And I'm hoping we won't get denied the CRBA, like I've heard some people have even with 5-10 years of evidence they were in the states. I'll be sending in 3-4 years of tax transcripts, my highschool and college transcripts and also every single tax return from my parents showing that I was their dependent (until age 21). I'm hoping that's all sufficient enough to get the child's passport and not have to worry about anymore dumb paperwork or red tape. Thanks for the reply!

You don't send anything, you have to go in person to the consulate or embassy in Poland.The only process is making an appointment at the consulate/embassy, taking your baby and wife with you along with all your forms and evidence and waiting your turn to present your evidence and pay the fees. It will take about a month to get the crba and passport mailed to you, and we still haven't received our son's social security card. They said that could take a few months, as ours is printed in the Philippines. Not sure how that will work for you.

Have you read the links I gave you?

Edited August 9, 2013 by Ozz777

[Ozz777 23]

The child is mine, there's not doubt about that. Do you think we'll need a DNA test? I'm hoping not. There would be an advantage to the child having an American and Polish passport, so we'd prefer to have him/her in Poland.

Oh ok, that sounds like it's not too big of a deal. Did the process take a long time? I really don't want to have to wait another 6 months after the birth just to get the child's passport. And I'm hoping we won't get denied the CRBA, like I've heard some people have even with 5-10 years of evidence they were in the states. I'll be sending in 3-4 years of tax transcripts, my highschool and college transcripts and also every single tax return from my parents showing that I was their dependent (until age 21). I'm hoping that's all sufficient enough to get the child's passport and not have to worry about anymore dumb paperwork or red tape. Thanks for the reply!

From the US Consulate in Krakow website;

The following items are necessary for documenting a child as an American citizen:

• Original copy of the Polish birth certificate (the long version = Odpis Zupelny Aktu Urodzenia)
• Original copy of the parents' marriage certificate
• Proof of the termination of the parents' previous marriages (death or divorce certificates)
• Parents' passports
• 1 photograph, 2 in x 2 in (5cm x 5 cm), with full-face shown and a light background
• $100 USD or Polish zloty equivalent for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• $105 USD or Polish zloty equivalent for a passport
• If the child is born out of wedlock, Form DS-5507 (PDF 132.43 kb)
• You may choose to submit a Passport application for a child(form DS-11)

Proof of physical residence in the U.S.:

It is the American citizen's obligation to demonstrate that they meet the physical presence requirement listed above. The documentation you provide is critical to proving your physical presence in the United States. Examples of appropriate documentation include: high school or college transcripts, social security statements showing the years worked in the U.S., W-2 forms, and current/former passports with entry and exit stamps. In addition, American citizens can obtain a copy of their travel records by contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the following address: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; Attn: Mint Annex Building, FOIA Division; Washington, DC20229.

While it is only required that one parent be an American citizen, both parents listed on the birth certificate and the child must be present for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad to be issued. Once this document has been prepared, you can apply for a passport for your child.

If you want to schedule an appointment or have questions about Reports of Birth, please contact American Citizen Services at Consulate General Krakow +48-12-424-5129 or KrakowACS@state.gov.

[r060106 109]

You don't send anything, you have to go in person to the consulate or embassy in Poland.The only process is making an appointment at the consulate/embassy, taking your baby and wife with you along with all your forms and evidence and waiting your turn to present your evidence and pay the fees. It will take about a month to get the crba and passport mailed to you, and we still haven't received our son's social security card. They said that could take a few months, as ours is printed in the Philippines. Not sure how that will work for you.

Have you read the links I gave you?

Yes, I know we don't send anything and read the Warsaw embassy links about the process before you gave me anything. I likely won't be able to go with my wife to the embassy because of my work. She will go alone. That's what I meant by sent, in that I have to send everything to her. We won't be going to the Krakow consulate, but the Warsaw consulate because it's closer and has a better reputation. I already knew we needed its Odpis Zupelny Aktu Urodzenia, our marrriage certificate and our passports. Thank you.