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analog12   0

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I have found out returning back to my country that my fiancée is pregnant. I'm wondering how can our unborn baby become a U.S. Citizen. We plan on having the labor and delivery in the U.S. Will there need to be a form we have to sign? Also, if we do get married in time can she be added to a medical insurance even though she is not a U.S. Citizen? Considering that she's pregnant, when is the safest time for her to go to the U.S. All this is happening so fast and considering that I'm graduating this fall. Even so, I'm happy for us so please no negative comments.

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If the baby will be born in the US then he/she will be a born US citizen -- no need to sign a form. If the baby is born abroad, you can file a CRBA (consular report of birth abroad) and the baby will obtain US citizenship from you.

Yes, you can add her to your medical insurance even if she's not a US citizen although you may need to wait for her to become a permanent resident (i.e. received a conditional green card). It would be best to contact your provider to see what the eligibility requirements are.

It depends on what the doctor says, every pregnancy is different and some have specific complications. It's best to talk to her doctor to find out what they recommend. Some airlines also have limitations on letting pregnant women fly (as in, depending on how far along they are) -- so it would be best to research that as well.

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Analog12... Yes there are paths that will allow the baby to obtain US citizenship. However, it might be best to clarify who is who in this situation to get the best advice. The Mother is the USC in the US giving birth and she is your petitioner.... or you are the USC and the mother is the beneficuary of the K-1 visa? Also notice in another post you made you were considering switching to CR-1 after getting married instead and not doing the K-1. Let us all know some more details so that the many well informmed people here have a clearer picture to give you advise on.

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Analog12... Yes there are paths that will allow the baby to obtain US citizenship. However, it might be best to clarify who is who in this situation to get the best advice. The Mother is the USC in the US giving birth and she is your petitioner.... or you are the USC and the mother is the beneficuary of the K-1 visa? Also notice in another post you made you were considering switching to CR-1 after getting married instead and not doing the K-1. Let us all know some more details so that the many well informmed people here have a clearer picture to give you advise on.

OP stated that she is not a US citizen. They are pursuing a K-1. The OP is the US citizen petitioner.

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A lot depends on where the baby is born. If born overseas, you can start the CRBA process in your fiancee's home country. At the end of that process the baby will be a USC. Here is a VJ link to read to the CRBA forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/154-consular-reports-of-birth-abroad-crba/ , you should also check in at the US embassy located in your fiancee's country. I could say which one, but your timeline is vacant. :time: It helps everyone that uses the forum.

If the child is born in the US, then they are a USC at birth. Your fiancee should likely ask her health care provider about pregnancy and travel restrictions.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

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If the baby will be born in the US then he/she will be a born US citizen -- no need to sign a form. If the baby is born abroad, you can file a CRBA (consular report of birth abroad) and the baby will obtain US citizenship from you.

Yes, you can add her to your medical insurance even if she's not a US citizen although you may need to wait for her to become a permanent resident (i.e. received a conditional green card). It would be best to contact your provider to see what the eligibility requirements are.

It depends on what the doctor says, every pregnancy is different and some have specific complications. It's best to talk to her doctor to find out what they recommend. Some airlines also have limitations on letting pregnant women fly (as in, depending on how far along they are) -- so it would be best to research that as well.

Best of luck!

Thank you so much and the rest of you guys!

I'm concerned that she won't get her green card in time to add her to my medical insurance. Is there any way to add so insurance can cover the labor and delivery. Our concerns is the cost because definitely we want our baby to be healthy.

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I only had to marry (provide marriage certificate) my wife to add her to my employer based medical insurance. GC was not a requirement to get her coverage. She was also only required to provide her SSN once she received it. OP can check their insurance carrier for additional information.

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Hey guys,

I was wondering if it is possible to apply for social security number upon arriving to the U.S.

My fiancée and I found out that she got pregnant and we need her social security number to add her to my medical insurance as soon as possible.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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