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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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No correlation, just your assumption.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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I was pregnant, thought it will help. Nothing. Am still in UK, baby is almost 11 month. Try and see u never know. All the best

This is the greatest lesson a child can learn. It is the greatest lesson anyone can learn. It has been the greatest lesson I have learned: if you persevere, stick w/it, work @ it, you have a real opportunity to achieve something. Sure, there will be storms along the way. And you might not reach your goal right away. But if you do your best and keep a true compass, you'll get there. Edward M. Kennedy,

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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Having a baby Out of Wedlock is not a reason for your immediate attention. Be Patient and wait in line like we all have done.

And the award for the most blunt yet still truthful answer of the day goes to :lol:

My blog about my visa journey and adjusting to my new life in the US http://albiontoamerica.wordpress.com/

Filed: Country: Jamaica
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Without all of the personal inferences, the answer to OP's question, is that unfortunately, you are not able to expedite due to pregnancy. It does not fall under any of the criteria for an expedite. Someone else posted to contact Senator, or try to expedite anyway. Although, it may be a waste of time, it is an option for you.

At least, you are not overseas delivering, and you are here in the US. Good luck and have a safe delivery.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Haiti
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Congrats.

 

 

K-1: Texas Service Center

Consulate: HAITI

(L)(L)(L) Met 2/8/2014: In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (L)(L) (L)

Second Visit: 8 Days: (April 28, 2014--May 5, 2014)

Third Visit: 11 Days: (Sept. 14, 2014--Sept. 24, 2014)

Fourth Visit: 9 Days: (Oct. 28, 2014--Nov. 5, 2014)

Fifth Visit: 4 Days: ( Jan. 19, 2015--Jan. 23, 2015)

Sixth Visit: 9 Days: (May 26, 2015--June 3, 2015)

Seventh Visit: 10 Days: August 23, 2015---September 1, 2015) Birthday Celebration: My fiancé (Aug 24) and mine is (Aug 30)

K-1 Visa Process Started

  • Petitioner
  • I-129F Sent On: 11/17/2014
  • USPS Notice of Delivery: 11/19/2014
  • Received N01 Text Message and Email from USCIS: 11/24/2014 @1204pm CST
  • Hardcopy In Mail: 11/28/2014
  •  No Request for Evidence (RFE
  • Received N02 Email Received Only from USCIS: 05/21/2015 @842pm CST (183 Days Counting Weekends and Holidays Included in Total)
  • Received N02 Hardcopy In Mail: 05/28/2015
  • Received Email Petition was sent to NVC/DOS on: 06/04/2015 @642pm CST(9 Business Days/ No Weekends/Holidays are Included in Total)
  • Received By NVC: 06/12/2015 (6 Business Days/No Weekends/Holidays are Included in Total)
  • Left NVC: 06/15/2015
  • Consulate Received Case: 06/24/2015 (9 Days including Weekends )
  • Sent Email to Consulate for (Package 3) : 07/01/2015 @0115am CST (Package 3 for K-1/K-2 Fiancé Visa in Haiti:(Includes the Welcome Letter, and Instructions for K-1/K-2 Fiancé Visas)
  • Received Email from Consulate with (Package 3 info): 07/02/2015 @1210pm CST
  • DS 160: 06/25/2015
  • Received Letter from NVC and Port-Au-Prince Consulate Welcome Letter and Instructions(Package 3) on: 07/20/2015 (26 Days including Weekends and Holidays)
  • VISA Fee Paid: $265.00 (Once the Embassy has confirmed payment they will send you a email to schedule appointment) Received email on 07/22/2015 @ 3am CST
  • Medical: 07/21/2015 (No Appointment needed for Medical Exam: You will need to have the Visa Fee Payment Confirmation Page (Showing Scheduled Interview Date), or Package 3 for K-1 Visa, Passport ,and Exam Fee)
  • Interview Date: 08/25/2015 @7AM "Your fiancé will need the following items": Appointment Letter, (2) Passport Photos, DS-160 Confirmation Page, Receipt from Sogexpress showing payment of visa fees, Original Copy of Extrait d'Acte de Naissance-Extract of Certificate of Birth (No Translation Needed for interview), Police Certificate (from the Dominican Republic no translation needed), (2) Passport Bio Page, Sealed Medical Exam with Vaccinations/CD and Divorce Decree from both Petitioner and Beneficiary . (Didn't ask for any additional information during the interview like: I-134, Letter of Employment, Tax Returns, Pay Stubs, Photos, and/or Trip Itineraries)
  • :dancing: Approval: YES :dancing:
  • CEAC Web Status Update: "Ready" Case Creation Date: Case Updated September 1, 2015 (Non-Immigrant Visa Application)
  • CEAC Web Status Update: "Issued" Case Updated September 3, 2015
  • According to passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com on September 8, 2015 @604pm CST "Current passport status is in Origination Scan".
  • According to ustraveldocs on September 8, 2015 @ 0705pm " Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery ".
  • Received Email from ustraveldocs on September 9, 2015 @0609am CST. "Passport is Ready For Pickup".
  • :dancing: Visa Received: 09/09/2015 :dancing: "My fiancé picked up Passport @10am, from DHL International PAP'. 11 Business Days (Your fiancé will need a copy of the email in order to pickup passport and appointment letter). The Email state(s): "Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate, The passport number#, You have chosen to have your documents delivered to the following location: DHL International "
  • U.S. Entry: 11/08/2015 (POE ATLANTA)
  • Applied for SSN in Memphis, TN : 11/23/2015
  • Received SSN: 11/30/2015
  • Date of Marriage: 12/31/2015
  • Applied for TN ID: 01/07/2016 (Needed Marriage License, Passport, Social Security Card(His), TN DL (Mine), and Voter Registration Card(Mine) that has my current address).

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2015 THE CONSULATE IN HAITI STOPPED USING HAITI MESSENGER; THEY NOW USE DHL INTERNATIONAL THERE ARE (4) LOCATIONS: PORT-AU-PRINCE, CARREFOUR, PETION-VILLE, AND CAP-HAITIEN. THE ADDRESS AND HOURS OF OPERATION ARE LOCATED IN MY PROFILE ABOUT ME.

  •  We stayed 6 days at the Kemael Hotel Tabarre 58, Rue C. Sylvain #4 Tabarre Haiti $80.00USD per night. It is off Boulevard 15 Octobre
  •  Or you can stay at the Le Monte Cristo Hotel & Suites Tabarre 60, Boulevard 15 Octobre, Tabarre Haiti $90.00USD per night

 

 

 

AOS: Memphis, TN

  • Married New Year's Eve 2015 (12/31/2015)
  • New Medical Exam Done On: 03/11/2016 (No Vaccinations Given In Haiti with Medical Exam 07/2015)
  • Received Results On: 03/15/2016
  • Sent by FedEx on: 03/17/2016; I-485, I-131, I-765
  • Email From FedEx Package Received on 03/18/2016 @1015am
  • Received (3) Text Messages on: 03/22/2016 @ 1119pm CST With Receipt Number MSC*****
  • Received NO1 For All Three for I-485, I-765, and I-131 by Mail on March 28, 2016 @4pm
  • Received Biometrics Appointment Date on April 19, 2016 Memphis, TN: Date of Notice April 2,2016; Mailed April 6, 2016: Received Appointment Letter April 10, 2016.
  • Biometrics Appointment 15 minutes and done.
  • Received Text/Email:EAD/AP Approved May 11, 2016
  • Received Approval NO2 for I-765, and I-131 in Mail on May 16, 2016
  • Received EAD/AP Combo Card in Mail on May 18, 2016
  • Received Text/Email: RFE for I-485 on August 31, 2016 we have to respond by September 30,2016
  • Placed on Request online for RFE hardcopy to be sent by mail on September 14, 2016
  • As of October 4, 2016 Still waiting for RFE hardcopy to come in the mail, called USCIS on September 30, 2016 no help.
  • As of November 3, 2016 We received an email in regards to not receiving in the mail the Request for Evidence (RFE) , come to find out they really didn't need any additional information. So now the have to wait another 120 more days before we can get an interview or approval. This is some BS.
  • As of February 7, 2017, We received in the mail Interview Date for AOS on March 20, 2017
Posted

Hi all!

I was just wondering if anyone knew any way to make the fiance visa process faster. I'm not saying I deserve to have my fiance here any faster than anyone else, but I am 6 months pregnant (due in March) and am going to have our baby in the US. I would like to have my fiance there with me obviously, but our NOA1 date was October 17th and we are being processed at the Texas service center (the slowest one possible, it seems like). Is there any way to have our application switched to a different center (I'm from Vermont, so I don't know why it didn't go to the VSC)? I have tried to call and expedite our application but it was denied. I know it is not the end of the world if he is not there at the birth and I have already prepared myself for it, but I would just like to know if anyone was able to find a faster way. Thanks for your help.

Now that a lot of drama has gone...

It seems to me you are wishing to give birth with your fiance at your side as the main factor, in that case, Have you considered giving birth in DR?? Your baby will still be a USC provided you file CRBA

Of course, this all depends on whether you are working, possibility of flying, medical care being lined up, etc.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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You can't be able to determine how long your case will take...Mine took less than 25 days and that doesn't mean I have the best of case...nor my fiancee at time was pregnant....I have a 3 years now....You can only file and put in the best evidence to support your case......That's the best you can do but besides that...Nothing...The truth is that been pregnant is not a requirement in k-l..and Is not a reason to expidate a case in any shape or form....I have seen cases where even people that have kids were still denied at the Consulate level during the interview....So...Juse give it time and start preparing your document ahead of time for the upcoming interview...And Hey....Happy New Year and Good luck

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jordan
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pregnancy is not a reason for expedite, never has been. You can try for expedite or contacting a senator, but it won;t get you anywhere. people here are just being honest, there is no reason to name call or be upset with people telling it like it is.


Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Bolivia
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I was also pregnant when I was doing the fiancee visa the first time, and like everyone said they won’t expedite it; however, they also denied a tourist visa because they said he had no reason to return home. When doing the tourist visa we didn’t lie and said he was coming to be there for the birth of his child while waiting for the K-1 visa and they outright said to him that he wouldn’t come back and denied him. I WOULD NOT lie to the embassy to get a visa, that’s not what I’m saying here, I’m just sharing when I did try to get him here they outright denied it and said to wait for the K-1 visa to be processed, it was a waste of money and time. That doesn’t mean you can’t try it, but I have been in your shoes and looked into what I could do and unfortunately there is pretty little. The second time I did the fiancée visa (for the same guy, LONG STORY) I was also pregnant, then lost the baby early and had to have the funeral without him while he was waiting for his interview. It was also not a reason to get anything expedited because even though you can put in a request for a family death, it takes so long to get an answer and by that time the funeral is over and they ask why does he need to travel then. So the sad answer to your question is that most likely he will miss the birth. There are lot of things you can do to close that distance, facetime was my saving grace this time around.

It’s hard when you have milestone moments without your partner but unfortunately they care very little about those and sometimes trying to get things expedited at the embassy level can backfire because they don’t have much empathy. I get it, they have a lot of cases, their jobs are to be cynical, and I’m sure everyone wants their case expedited so they’re used to being very matter of fact. I’ve also heard from others about my embassy that they also get really annoyed easily when you think “you’re special” and try to get your case moved faster than others. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, but I’m just passing along my situation and results. I’m sorry there isn’t a better answer!

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Idea:

Your fiance gets a B2 visa. Visits for birth of baby. Returns home. Finishes K1 process. You marry. Live happily ever after.

We tried that, and he was denied his B2 visa, unfortunately. Thanks for the idea, though.

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I was also pregnant when I was doing the fiancee visa the first time, and like everyone said they won’t expedite it; however, they also denied a tourist visa because they said he had no reason to return home. When doing the tourist visa we didn’t lie and said he was coming to be there for the birth of his child while waiting for the K-1 visa and they outright said to him that he wouldn’t come back and denied him. I WOULD NOT lie to the embassy to get a visa, that’s not what I’m saying here, I’m just sharing when I did try to get him here they outright denied it and said to wait for the K-1 visa to be processed, it was a waste of money and time. That doesn’t mean you can’t try it, but I have been in your shoes and looked into what I could do and unfortunately there is pretty little. The second time I did the fiancée visa (for the same guy, LONG STORY) I was also pregnant, then lost the baby early and had to have the funeral without him while he was waiting for his interview. It was also not a reason to get anything expedited because even though you can put in a request for a family death, it takes so long to get an answer and by that time the funeral is over and they ask why does he need to travel then. So the sad answer to your question is that most likely he will miss the birth. There are lot of things you can do to close that distance, facetime was my saving grace this time around.

It’s hard when you have milestone moments without your partner but unfortunately they care very little about those and sometimes trying to get things expedited at the embassy level can backfire because they don’t have much empathy. I get it, they have a lot of cases, their jobs are to be cynical, and I’m sure everyone wants their case expedited so they’re used to being very matter of fact. I’ve also heard from others about my embassy that they also get really annoyed easily when you think “you’re special” and try to get your case moved faster than others. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, but I’m just passing along my situation and results. I’m sorry there isn’t a better answer!

Thank you for your honest answer. I'm sorry for your loss :( We actually tried to get him a tourist visa, but that was denied as well. You're right, it was a waste of money and really set us back more than we already were financially. I have been aware for a while there isn't much I can do to get him here, but you know those moments late at night when you start getting desperate and think there must be a way to get him here, there has to be! And then you wake up and reality hits you again. I will try some of these suggestions, but I think Skype or something similar is my best bet. Thanks again.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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several posts removed for personal insults, along with half a dozen more for quoting those insults.
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