Does having child with fiancee mean auto approval?

[vicki/bala 0]

It should be noted that not only is it not an auto approval, it's also not a skip to the head of the line. Cases involving children are not giving preferential treatment. Having a child will not get you an automatic approval or to the US faster.

Im not saying ur wrong about this , but once when I called the DOS to check on my AP, I was asked by the lady if I had children with my fiance. I told her no. She replied "too bad, because if you did this would go faster for you". At the end of the same call she mentioned again that they give "preference " if you have children with the fiance.." Dont know if she knew what she was talking about or not, but she did say it.

Best of luck

vicki/bala

[matako 0]

I think children SHOULD make a difference, but I wont argue about it. And I doubt anyone would have a child which is a lifelong commitment, just coz of coming here.

It should be noted that not only is it not an auto approval, it's also not a skip to the head of the line. Cases involving children are not giving preferential treatment. Having a child will not get you an automatic approval or to the US faster.

Im not saying ur wrong about this , but once when I called the DOS to check on my AP, I was asked by the lady if I had children with my fiance. I told her no. She replied "too bad, because if you did this would go faster for you". At the end of the same call she mentioned again that they give "preference " if you have children with the fiance.." Dont know if she knew what she was talking about or not, but she did say it.

Best of luck

vicki/bala

Vicki,

From your timeline, you were sent for the second interview. Why was this?

It should be noted that not only is it not an auto approval, it's also not a skip to the head of the line. Cases involving children are not giving preferential treatment. Having a child will not get you an automatic approval or to the US faster.

Im not saying ur wrong about this , but once when I called the DOS to check on my AP, I was asked by the lady if I had children with my fiance. I told her no. She replied "too bad, because if you did this would go faster for you". At the end of the same call she mentioned again that they give "preference " if you have children with the fiance.." Dont know if she knew what she was talking about or not, but she did say it.

Best of luck

vicki/bala

[Joey559 1]

I think children SHOULD make a difference, but I wont argue about it. And I doubt anyone would have a child which is a lifelong commitment, just coz of coming here.

It should be noted that not only is it not an auto approval, it's also not a skip to the head of the line. Cases involving children are not giving preferential treatment. Having a child will not get you an automatic approval or to the US faster.

I'm not saying ur wrong about this , but once when I called the DOS to check on my AP, I was asked by the lady if I had children with my fiance. I told her no. She replied "too bad, because if you did this would go faster for you". At the end of the same call she mentioned again that they give "preference " if you have children with the fiance.." Dont know if she knew what she was talking about or not, but she did say it.

Best of luck

vicki/bala

Well I think if you were going to be denied because any of the items on the list that was posted earlier you should NOT get a pass...producing a child doesn't entitle you to special treatment. My desire to be with my fiance is no less than your's simply because we've chosen not to have children yet.

And what about people who physically can't have children...should they be penalized or given less leeway because of something out of their control? Having children is not a Pass Go card and to make it one would open up the door for fraud that hurts the ultimate innocent victim - a child brought into this world for selfish reasons. I'm sure you aren't someone committing fraud, but the rule can't be bent for you and not for others.

If you are a USC and you have a child with a non-USC the baby is of course allowed into the country - he/she has gained the right through the USC parent. That doesnt' give a free pass for the other parent to come rolling in as well without meeting the same requirements the rest of us have to.

Edited August 7, 2006 by Joey559

[JenT 0]

** time to get the popcorn **

here we go....

[Joey559 1]

** time to get the popcorn **

here we go....

Gah, and see I never get involved with popcorn conversations...maybe it's because it's a Monday. Well I've said it and stand by it...

[dwar49 0]

Bottom line, the moral questions do not apply here.

Having a child with a foriegn national does not change anything. You still have to meet all the requirements set forth for a I-129F petition and then again for the K-1 visa approval.

No it does not give you head of the line privileges.

The only thing that it might do is prove that you have met in person in the last 2 years. However you would have to have a paternity test to absolutely prove that.

Other than that, it isnt a factor in either the I-129F petition approval or the K-1 visa approval.

Denial of either is still based on the requirements as set forth in the appropriate laws and instructions.

[Joey559 1]

Bottom line, the moral questions do not apply here.

Having a child with a foriegn national does not change anything. You still have to meet all the requirements set forth for a I-129F petition and then again for the K-1 visa approval.

No it does not give you head of the line privileges.

The only thing that it might do is prove that you have met in person in the last 2 years. However you would have to have a paternity test to absolutely prove that.

Other than that, it isnt a factor in either the I-129F petition approval or the K-1 visa approval.

Denial of either is still based on the requirements as set forth in the appropriate laws and instructions.

Exactly! I'm not making a moral stand i'm just a stick in the mud rule follower. I live with the obviously naive belief that if I behave and play fair everyone else will as well...sigh...

Edited August 7, 2006 by Joey559

[matako 0]

If these applications were handled by robots, this would be true. But given they are handled by humans, however much you deny it, two people with children and two without children are not the same thing. One has a more apparent credence and permanence to their relationship, no prizes for guessing which one.

Bottom line, the moral questions do not apply here.

Having a child with a foriegn national does not change anything. You still have to meet all the requirements set forth for a I-129F petition and then again for the K-1 visa approval.

No it does not give you head of the line privileges.

The only thing that it might do is prove that you have met in person in the last 2 years. However you would have to have a paternity test to absolutely prove that.

Other than that, it isnt a factor in either the I-129F petition approval or the K-1 visa approval.

Denial of either is still based on the requirements as set forth in the appropriate laws and instructions.

[Joey559 1]

If these applications were handled by robots, this would be true. But given they are handled by humans, however much you deny it, two people with children and two without children are not the same thing. One has a more apparent credence and permanence to their relationship, no prizes for guessing which one.

Bottom line, the moral questions do not apply here.

Having a child with a foriegn national does not change anything. You still have to meet all the requirements set forth for a I-129F petition and then again for the K-1 visa approval.

No it does not give you head of the line privileges.

The only thing that it might do is prove that you have met in person in the last 2 years. However you would have to have a paternity test to absolutely prove that.

Other than that, it isnt a factor in either the I-129F petition approval or the K-1 visa approval.

Denial of either is still based on the requirements as set forth in the appropriate laws and instructions.

Really??? What is the percentage of children born to single parents these days again...anybody???? It doesn't take love, commitment or even like to make a baby....

[dwar49 0]

You can beleive anything you want.

Just something to think about. Being a biological parent only means that you have reproductive organs and have used them. It doesnt mean anything more than that. And for that reason, having a child does not change any of the rules.

[matako 0]

One day when you have a child you will know its not the same as before you had a child with someone.

You can beleive anything you want.

Just something to think about. Being a biological parent only means that you have reproductive organs and have used them. It doesnt mean anything more than that. And for that reason, having a child does not change any of the rules.

[dwar49 0]

One day when you have a child you will know its not the same as before you had a child with someone.

You can beleive anything you want.

Just something to think about. Being a biological parent only means that you have reproductive organs and have used them. It doesnt mean anything more than that. And for that reason, having a child does not change any of the rules.

Oh did you open a bag of worms there. I have 6 children. Ranging in age from 34 to 10 plus my fiancee has a daughter that is 9. Just for info sake I have been more of a father to her than her biological father ever has been. Oh and another thing 3 of my children are adopted. Where is their biological father? All my children think of me as their father!!!!!

None of the above gave me any consideration when applying for our visa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anything else?

[matako 0]

well the next thing is you start viewing responsible parents with their children differently. I know adoption does not give one smthng biological children have with their parents, so i understand where you are coming from.

Edited August 7, 2006 by Majizee

[dwar49 0]

Okay this can go on forever.

Whether someone is responsible or not isnt the question.

Answer to original post.

It doesnt make any difference whether you have children or not. Right, wrong or indifferent, that is the way it is.

Discussion over.

[PlatyPius 5]

I'm just curious as to "Why?" Is the OP trying to expedite the K1 process by getting pregnant? I'm just curious as to the why of the adamant statements that a couple with a child is somehow more valid than a childless couple. I have a child with a woman whom I haven't seen in 18 years. Haven't seen my son either - she saw to that. Does that make her and I more "valid" than Sian and I? If so, then we're screwed since we plan on never ever having any more children. I'll be sure to tell her on the phone tonight that we should receive slower processing and less "preference" since we haven't created spawn.