Baby on the way... Can we expedite? How?

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

The reason there is no expedite for pregnancy is because some people cannot have children. Like me.

This. Although, it pisses me to no end that the ROC lists children's birth certificates as proof of a bonafide marriage. Not all of us are so lucky to get pregnant in that timeframe either.

Has anyone seen any approved expedited cases?

On what grounds? We had an approved expedite, but the reason was unclear on whether it was our original reason for asking or USCIS error (which is in itself grounds for an expedite).

Edited June 2, 2016 by N-o-l-a

[Meg&Andrew 297]

I just read a post on here about someone who expedited due to pregnancy and got it! Everyone told her the same thing, but she did get it.

[fitleo 15]

I just read a post on here about someone who expedited due to pregnancy and got it! Everyone told her the same thing, but she did get it.

Wow! Do you remember anything about the post? I'd love to check it out

Thx!

[Meg&Andrew 297]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/595005-marijuana-use-and-psychiatric-evaluation/page-6

It took a sec to find it, but here it is

[dawning 212]

This. Although, it pisses me to no end that the ROC lists children's birth certificates as proof of a bonafide marriage. Not all of us are so lucky to get pregnant in that timeframe either.

On what grounds? We had an approved expedite, but the reason was unclear on whether it was our original reason for asking or USCIS error (which is in itself grounds for an expedite).

With all due respect, I think it IS a valid indication of bonafide relationship.

My husband's ROC is coming up, and we don't have enough money to buy a home together, yet it doesn't make me mad that they see joint home ownership as proof. People adjusting status are in a variety of circumstances, and personally I think it's good that there's a variety of proof they accept.

I actually would guess (someone let me know if they have definitive information to the contrary) that the poster you were quoting is incorrect; that the reason pregnancy is not grounds for expedite is not because not everyone can be pregnant, but rather because a normal healthy pregnancy is not considered an emergency. If it were as s/he said, no one could request a medical expedite for, say, prostate cancer, because a same-sex female couple would never face that circumstance.

Just my two cents... no disrespect to those who haven't been able or don't want to have children.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

With all due respect, I think it IS a valid indication of bonafide relationship.

The issue more is that they'll send an RFE and specifically ask for a child's birth certificate. Personally, I find it insensitive. We are getting off topic, though.

[TommyF 3]

I've had the same experience and requested expedition and provided them the documentation, they actually did reply. NVC accepts and so does USCIS, in my case it was NVC and my file was immediately sent to the consular office in Montreal, QC. After that they don't have any opening for a month or so, in the embassy so I have to wait anyways, but it does work. Asking doesn't hurt anything they will either tell you NO or they will say yes. There is also no written rule except saying that you can request to expedite for any emergency. You just want to make make your request sound acceptable, remember regular pregnancy is not a good reason, but find something feasible ! You never know it will work. In box me if you need any details on what I did.

good luck!

[JFH 12,190]

The issue more is that they'll send an RFE and specifically ask for a child's birth certificate. Personally, I find it insensitive. We are getting off topic, though.

Interesting. Even for a couple like us? Husband is 49 and I am 42 and had a very traumatic pregnancy with my first husband 12 years ago that resulted in the death of our child, almost killed me too but did mean that emergency surgery to remove the relevant organs was necessary. Even if that hadn't happened and I still had my reproductive organs intact, at my age a pregnancy would be quite unlikely.

[NikLR 13,227]

With all due respect, I think it IS a valid indication of bonafide relationship.

My husband's ROC is coming up, and we don't have enough money to buy a home together, yet it doesn't make me mad that they see joint home ownership as proof. People adjusting status are in a variety of circumstances, and personally I think it's good that there's a variety of proof they accept.

I actually would guess (someone let me know if they have definitive information to the contrary) that the poster you were quoting is incorrect; that the reason pregnancy is not grounds for expedite is not because not everyone can be pregnant, but rather because a normal healthy pregnancy is not considered an emergency. If it were as s/he said, no one could request a medical expedite for, say, prostate cancer, because a same-sex female couple would never face that circumstance.

Just my two cents... no disrespect to those who haven't been able or don't want to have children.

No it shows people had sex.

A lease, joint ownership, etc.. shows you are co-mingling your finances.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Interesting. Even for a couple like us? Husband is 49 and I am 42 and had a very traumatic pregnancy with my first husband 12 years ago that resulted in the death of our child, almost killed me too but did mean that emergency surgery to remove the relevant organs was necessary. Even if that hadn't happened and I still had my reproductive organs intact, at my age a pregnancy would be quite unlikely.

Off topic but you don't have to have a kid to get approved for ROC. Or a mortgage together. Or joint utility bills. We were easily approved with none of the above.

[fitleo 15]

Guys,

The only reason I posted my inquiry is because of emotional reasons and hormones raging. We can even overlook the expedition if only having a non immigrant visa approved for the time needed.

If it were for me, I wouldn't have minded staying with my husband and deliver there, but I'm high risk and had very bad experience with health services there. So we had to sacrifice for the sake of a better good.

Also, having a baby is a lot more than a proof of having had sex, it's consummation of marriage no less valuable than having joint ownership or a lease, especially for long term relationships.

[fitleo 15]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/595005-marijuana-use-and-psychiatric-evaluation/page-6

It took a sec to find it, but here it is

Thank you loads!

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Off topic but you don't have to have a kid to get approved for ROC. Or a mortgage together. Or joint utility bills. We were easily approved with none of the above.

This is true. We didn't have kids together or a joint lease or mortgage and got approved. I did send a boat load of other evidence though.

Also, having a baby is a lot more than a proof of having had sex, it's consummation of marriage no less valuable than having joint ownership or a lease, especially for long term relationships.

I can tell that you haven't been jaded by previous experiences, which is fine. As a child of a marriage that was basically for a green card, I can tell you that my birth means absolutely nothing to my British father who just wanted to escape the poverty and lack of social mobility back home. Different experiences color your perception.

[dawning 212]

No it shows people had sex.

A lease, joint ownership, etc.. shows you are co-mingling your finances.

Well, technically it doesn't even show that in the modern world, as some people conceive via AI, IVF etc. But having sex is often (not always) an indication of a bona fide relationship just as co-mingling finances is. I find it puzzling how many posters on here say that having a child together is not proof of a good faith relationship. If, hypothetically, I were agreeing to help someone to fraudulently obtain a greencard through marriage, I would be MUCH more willing to deposit money in a joint account, buy property together, and otherwise financially co-mingle than to have a child with them. It seems to me that financial co-mingling is a lot easier to sever at divorce than shared parentage of a child. Of course, others can feel differently, and there are certainly cases of people having children in fraudulent relationships. I still think however, that USCIS is often correct in assuming that given the availability of contraceptives, abortions, etc, that people who end up having a child together is an indication that they are probably entering into the relationship in good faith.

I think ultimately, neither shared parentage of children nor financial co-mingling is PROOF of bona fide, but rather indicators of the probability of a genuine relationship.

We have seen recent posts of people complaining that they don't WANT to co-mingle finances, in spite of having a genuine relationship, but feel they are required to do so in order to ROC. It actually seems to me that USCIS is not terribly invasive about the sexual aspects of relationships, which is appropriate, as there are couples that don't or aren't able to have sex, either for reproductive or recreational purposes, but do want to be married.

Again, just my thoughts... off topic, (sorry) but not unimportant.

This is true. We didn't have kids together or a joint lease or mortgage and got approved. I did send a boat load of other evidence though.

I can tell that you haven't been jaded by previous experiences, which is fine. As a child of a marriage that was basically for a green card, I can tell you that my birth means absolutely nothing to my British father who just wanted to escape the poverty and lack of social mobility back home. Different experiences color your perception.

Sorry to hear that... as I said above, it does happen.

[dawning 212]

Guys,

The only reason I posted my inquiry is because of emotional reasons and hormones raging. We can even overlook the expedition if only having a non immigrant visa approved for the time needed.

If it were for me, I wouldn't have minded staying with my husband and deliver there, but I'm high risk and had very bad experience with health services there. So we had to sacrifice for the sake of a better good.

Also, having a baby is a lot more than a proof of having had sex, it's consummation of marriage no less valuable than having joint ownership or a lease, especially for long term relationships.

Sorry for the off topic responses. I just find it puzzling how hostile some of the posters here are to the idea that having a child together is evidence of a good faith relationship. Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope you find a way for your husband to be at the birth. I went through the same thing while petitioning for my husband, and it was frustrating but ultimately very survivable... Hang in there with the emotions and hormones.