I need to bring her here!!!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Will my wife have to wait even after shes had her interview and been approved to come to america, if shes had the child already? I would think they would let a lil baby come with the mom. But i could also see them saying, hold on, you have to wait till the birth abraod form and the babies passport is approved b4 your wife can come to the U.S. with the child. And whats the bio pade of the babies passport going to look like? Are they gonna take a picture of a baby? passports are valid for ten years, what about 9 years from now when i take my kid to see his relatives in the philippines, when he hands baggae check in his passport and the guy opens it up to see a babies photo lol??? Is that really what happens?

Yes but you're getting WAY ahead of yourself. Say she has the baby tomorrow, she files the CRBA stuff the following day. You don't have to wait till she has the visa. How long it takes I think depends, I think it can take a couple of weeks if you've done everything correctly, but those who have gone through the process there will tell you specifics.

If she's still pregnant at interview whether she can fly depends on how far along she is... usually it's not safe to fly in the last couple of months. ALSO giving birth in the US isn't cheap so unless you have insurance for her (if you're planning on getting some you'll need to check whether they will permit her to have insurance because of the "pre-existing condition") then she is better off staying in the Philippines until she's given birth.

They won't let the child come to the US without a US passport. It's not eligible for a visa because it's a USC so it needs a passport. I believe baby passports aren't valid for as long as regular passports but yes it is quite funny to think about. An ex of mine had a passport photo that looked NOTHING like him and had no issue flying strangely.

I know you're excited so I don't want to upset you but I feel there's a few things you should think about:

1. Health insurance: is EXPENSIVE. As an immigrant there are things she's not eligible for and things she is. It's easy to forget that when you're used to getting whatever you want whenever you ask. If she uses any means tested benefits the government CAN go after you and your father to pay back the cost of what she's used... for example she isn't eligible for food stamps so if you ever need to use them YOU and the child can apply but she cannot be involved.

2. Child care: I have no idea of your financial situation but at 18 it's likely you're going to struggle and you will have a wife and child to support. If she goes out to work you will need someone to look after the child. I've seen some ridiculous child care bills and I live in a "cheap" area. Girl I know pays $8 an hour to a babysitter.

3. Missing family: She's young so she's likely still very attached to her family. Giving birth with family support around would be good so staying in the Philippines is not only cheaper but less stressful for her. After that she'll come to the US where she'll have only you. She could be stuck at home looking after the baby by herself while you're out working. You need to start planning now ways to make her feel less homesick. People suggest Filipino cable stations, internet access to talk to family, phone plans to call family, Filipino restaurants/grocery stores, support groups, church with other Filipinos. Talk to her about whether she wants to work right away, or whether she wants to stay at home. That will help you plan because life here isn't cheap...

Best of luck to you all

[easyriders2011 14]

US children's passports are valid for 5 years.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

I just want to chime in with a little bit of general advice for our young friend (the OP).

First, don't over think the process. It isn't as difficult as some will make it out to be. It simply requires precision so be 100% accurate in everything you do within the process.

Next, Visit the Philippine Regional Subforum. There are lot of us Krazy Kanos married to Psycho Pinays/Pinoys (don't anyone get upset, I use the terms with love & respect in jest).

Finally, if you want me to I'll gladly move this thread to the aforementioned Regional Subform so you can get even more advice from others going through the US Embassy in Manila.

In closing, you'll probably hear a lot of mention that the Philippines is a "High Fraud" country and that wouldn't be wrong but it is probably the easiest country in that category so don't worry about it.

[decocker 7,198]

Mannnn! your in knee deep of manure what were you thinking? y

i didn't see where the op was asking for personal advice. i do see where the op says he's happy, very happy actually.

people won't ask their visa related questions if they feel they're going to be judged or given unrequested relationship advice. that's why mods ask members not to leave comments such as yours. this is visa journey not judge judy.

[decocker 7,198]

Looks like somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed.. :rofl: :rofl:

maybe you're right. i've been on this site a while now and there is nothing that annoys me more than people who give their personal opinions about other people's relationships when it isn't asked for. oh and overuse of emoticons. :rofl: :rofl:

[Pitaya 2,577]

To the OP:

Help keep this website doing a great job,

[ghanalover 7]

i will say try an expedite write a letter on how u urself is suffering thinking about ur baby I did an expedote fpr mental hardship and I just kept referring to how I mentally wasnt strong enough to be separated I also went thru the csc it was approved in jan and my husband has a interview,may 2nd in GHANA so I say give a expedite a try

[Kathryn41 3,205]

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To the OP - you've received some good advice here from some of our more experienced members. I'm glad that you have found this site so useful - it is because so many of us have been where you are - trying to find the answers in a maze of government administrivia that confuses more than it enlightens.

I agree that you should take things one step at a time, however, do be aware of the future steps you will be facing to complete the immigration process. It doesn't end after your wife and child (daughter? hmm, I almost wrote that instead of child) arrive in the US. If your marriage is less than 2 years old when your wife arrives in the US (and it most likely will be) your wife will receive a 2 year conditional green card. The condition, basically, is that 90 days before that 2 year card expires you and your wife will have to submit another petition to immigration proving that your marriage is a real one and not a marriage of convenience to allow the immigrant to come to the US. So, start collecting documentation now for your wife's visa interview, and then when she arrives, keep collecting it for the next 2 years. It will make the Removal of Conditions process much easier.

Remember, you don't need to worry about that now, just be aware that this will be the next stage after your wife's arrival.

Good luck to the 'three' of you.

Edited March 15, 2012 by Kathryn41

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

i will say try an expedite write a letter on how u urself is suffering thinking about ur baby I did an expedote fpr mental hardship and I just kept referring to how I mentally wasnt strong enough to be separated I also went thru the csc it was approved in jan and my husband has a interview,may 2nd in GHANA so I say give a expedite a try

Don't give the OP false hope about an expedite. An expedite in his situation would be very difficult to prove. It is not as easy to get as you claim it is.

It would be a waste of time for him to pursue this route unless his wife was told she could have a high risk pregnancy.

He seems to be doing a fine job so far.

To the OP, expedites are hard to come by and are typically reserved for military personnel, humanitarian reasons, or serious medical problems. If you or your wife is not involved in any of these, don't waste time trying to get an expedite.

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You are . . . 18?

[CristiFur 15]

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Hi, what is wrong with my advise that was deleted, advising him to get an education for a better career and yes living life like a young adult (including partying). That's reality!

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

**** A couple more posts deleted. The OP posted in the Upper/ Immigration forums, ie is looking for immigration advice, not relationship of life path advice (which may be appropriate in the Regional or Off Topic forum, depending on the situation). Please stick to advising them on possible immigration issues/ paths for the wife, not what they should do with their life or pregnancy. Future off topic posts will be thread banned. *****

[CristiFur 15]

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[Kathryn41 3,205]

It was unsolicited advice and unrelated to the questions the OP asked. In addition, the language you used was very judgmental. The OP is already happily married and wanting to sponsor his wife to the US, so telling him to forget about his wife so he can get an education and then return to the Philippines and have some fun later is very inappropriate.

Edited March 15, 2012 by Kathryn41

[Kathryn41 3,205]

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