I'm married to US citizen.... Worried about travelling on Visa Waiver Programme

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Hi To All..........

I'm in need of as much accurate advice as possible, I know I'm asking alot though in desparate

need of some answers.............

Ok, So I am a british citizen, and I am married to a US citizen. Met my husband when he was in US Air Force, posted here in UK. We married in Aug 09 and 3 months later we found out I was expecting a baby.

My husband has now separated from the military and was sent back to states as he didn't have a visa to stay here. I was going to go with him, though I wanted to have my 20wk scan done before I went anywhere, and plus no medical insurance was not an option for me, especially as I'm pregnant.

My husbands visa application is now under way and they say it takes up to 12 wks, so he can reside here in UK once it's been approved. So now, I am looking at going over to visit under the VWP hoping for perhaps 80 days, more if poss?! I have found medical insurance to cover me and the baby. We're hoping I will be going there and the two of us (husband n I) returning here together. Even if his application still hasnt gone through though I intend to leave US as I would have reached my maximum limit on flying time due to carrying a child.

Its been bought to my attention that because of our circumstances, already married, pregnant, wanting to stay as long as possible 36 wks, that immigration may not want to let me in for fear I will not leave. I have been advised that I should take supporting documents to show officials if asked, that I do not intend to out stay desired time. Letter from midwife n pregnancy plan to show I am planning on having birth here and all other records to do with pregnancy, and also copy if husbands visa application..... do not know what else i can show, seeing as my husbands separation wasnt planned and happened very quick. I am now living bk with family, and am not working as I gave up work when found out bout baby as we were finacially comfortable. I am desparate to be with my husband for as much time as poss, It's not fun being apart and being pregnant. Want to be as a family. I have every Intention of leaving US before baby comes as I cannot afford the hospital bills!

Please can anyone help me, I'm so worried. It's bad enough to think my husband may have to miss out on the birth of his child. As much time together as possible is so precious to us.

Thanks for reading my essay! lol

[Otto 83]

Its been bought to my attention that because of our circumstances, already married, pregnant, wanting to stay as long as possible 36 wks, that immigration may not want to let me in for fear I will not (and/or can-not)leave.

There's never a guarantee of entry - and you point out some obvious 'obstacles' (pregnant, wanting to say a while, husband, etc) but it sounds like you'll also have evidence of ties to your home country too. Its ultimately up to the CBP officer's judgment.

You could also bring along documentation of your husband's UK resident application/paperwork and throw in that he's (now former) military; can't hurt.

Some more reading on this subject can be found HERE (I know it is titled with K-1 Visa, but the information is still applicable.)

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Don't try to mind read what the I.O. at the P.o.E. will assume of you and your intentions; it ain't gonna work. Tell the truth, bring documentation to support it, and try to make a favorable first impression, that's all you can do.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I think when you leave for the US you'll have to go with the knowledge that there is a chance you'll be turned back.

A few things that might help. Take a copy of your husbands uk visa documents with you to show your intentions. To ease travel stress find and book a flight that connects through Dublin or Shannon and provides preclearance into the US. That way if you are denied entry, you'll only be a short flight from home.

[Jadenjewel 9]

Hi To All..........

I'm in need of as much accurate advice as possible, I know I'm asking alot though in desparate

need of some answers.............

Ok, So I am a british citizen, and I am married to a US citizen. Met my husband when he was in US Air Force, posted here in UK. We married in Aug 09 and 3 months later we found out I was expecting a baby.

My husband has now separated from the military and was sent back to states as he didn't have a visa to stay here. I was going to go with him, though I wanted to have my 20wk scan done before I went anywhere, and plus no medical insurance was not an option for me, especially as I'm pregnant.

My husbands visa application is now under way and they say it takes up to 12 wks, so he can reside here in UK once it's been approved. So now, I am looking at going over to visit under the VWP hoping for perhaps 80 days, more if poss?! I have found medical insurance to cover me and the baby. We're hoping I will be going there and the two of us (husband n I) returning here together. Even if his application still hasnt gone through though I intend to leave US as I would have reached my maximum limit on flying time due to carrying a child.

Its been bought to my attention that because of our circumstances, already married, pregnant, wanting to stay as long as possible 36 wks, that immigration may not want to let me in for fear I will not leave. I have been advised that I should take supporting documents to show officials if asked, that I do not intend to out stay desired time. Letter from midwife n pregnancy plan to show I am planning on having birth here and all other records to do with pregnancy, and also copy if husbands visa application..... do not know what else i can show, seeing as my husbands separation wasnt planned and happened very quick. I am now living bk with family, and am not working as I gave up work when found out bout baby as we were finacially comfortable. I am desparate to be with my husband for as much time as poss, It's not fun being apart and being pregnant. Want to be as a family. I have every Intention of leaving US before baby comes as I cannot afford the hospital bills!

Please can anyone help me, I'm so worried. It's bad enough to think my husband may have to miss out on the birth of his child. As much time together as possible is so precious to us.

Thanks for reading my essay! lol

Hi,

If you take all the papers of your medical benefits there, utility bills, your income etc. it should be possible. Plan your return with flight info, this helps too as I have found they have asked me that when visiting my husband. If you have all these papers and plan on a short stay, hopefully the border security will allow your stay. It is always up to the individual you get so flight insurance is worth it. All the best!

Jewel