Pregnancy and the K1 visa

[Bill&Jade 0]

Hi,

My fiance and I are expecting our first child next January and were wondering if anyone knows what the process is for the baby (before or after birth)? I have my embassy interview on 17th September and didn't know if I needed to do anything before then or ask them at the interview etc. I informed the Dr at my medical so it's on my records. I hope to have moved to the US by the end of October, so the baby will be born in the US.

Any and all advice is most welcome!

Thanks

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

If the baby hasn't been born yet then there's nothing you need to do. The subject is very likely to come up at the interview. Who's baby is it? Does your fiance know about the baby? That sort of thing...

Check with the airline you plan to use. Most have rules about late term pregnant women. Some won't allow a woman to fly in her last trimester. Some won't allow it in the last month. It depends on the airline. They usually also have rules about the minimum age of a baby that can travel.

If you end up getting stuck in the UK until after the baby is born then your fiance and you will need to file a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) at the consulate. The baby has a claim to US citizenship, and won't be eligible for a visa. The CRBA will allow the baby to get a US passport. This will add months to your wait time.

[Bill&Jade 0]

If the baby hasn't been born yet then there's nothing you need to do. The subject is very likely to come up at the interview. Who's baby is it? Does your fiance know about the baby? That sort of thing...

Check with the airline you plan to use. Most have rules about late term pregnant women. Some won't allow a woman to fly in her last trimester. Some won't allow it in the last month. It depends on the airline. They usually also have rules about the minimum age of a baby that can travel.

If you end up getting stuck in the UK until after the baby is born then your fiance and you will need to file a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) at the consulate. The baby has a claim to US citizenship, and won't be eligible for a visa. The CRBA will allow the baby to get a US passport. This will add months to your wait time.

Thanks very much! That's a great help. I'll check online about the airline regulations but fingers crossed I'll be out there well before the cut off point for flying.

Thanks again!

[Boiler 45,525]

If you intend having the baby in the US, check the costs and Insurance aspect first.