B2 Pregnancy Entry JFK

[nekotakacho 60]

28 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

6 months as a tourist yes, but she’d need to fly while the airline still permits her to travel and it’s likely that she’d have a noticeable bump at time of entry or she’ll be close to overstay what if baby comes late? Or if there are complications? while she may be as you say a tourist, it’s evident from your comments that she’s not travelling for tourism she’s travelling to give birth... so saying tourist would be a lie... 

 

secondly does vacation insurance cover birth by choice in a overseas hospital? How does she expect to pay for the hospital etc and what if there are complications? This could be an extremely expensive venture even if things go straight forward... 

 

tell your friend to have a medical related visa or have the baby in her home country... far too risky lying about purpose of entry etc 

I dont think Russian airlines inspects for pregnancy. Not that I am aware of. They dont ever seem to care what goes out of the country.

 

Tourist insurance does not cover pregnancy. You can get it though but it is complicated. She has plenty of money and funds and proof. She will pay cash for the hospital and any complications. Her father is a very rich guy.

CBP did not mention anything to me about a medical related visa. They said this was possible, if they have medical information added to their visa at the consulate level. He recommended to call the consulate and get it added over the phone. Let's be honest though...this is Russia and it doesnt work that way. They dont even answer the phones anymore. America brought them all home.

[JPD91 43]

Even IF she is allowed entry, she will 100% overstay her visa. My wife just gave birth here and it took 6 weeks for the birth certificate to arrive, we have now applied for my sons passport and even expedited it can still take around 3-6 weeks. 
 

She is at least 3 months pregnant now, factor in your friend maybe being over her due date or has complications. 

[SalishSea 17,829]

2 hours ago, nekotakacho said:

She is 3 months pregnant. She does not have a bump.

Thats what I am asking....we are open to suggestions.

You have to tell the truth.

 

Hiw is she planning to pay the fees?   20 years ago, a C-section cost $17k.   I’m sure it’s much more now.

 

Also, hopefully she knows that giving birth in the US does not confer any immigration benefit.   Theoretically, if her child is a USC, it could petition her in 18 years.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

54 minutes ago, nekotakacho said:

She has plenty of money and funds and proof. She will pay cash for the hospital and any complications. Her father is a very rich guy.

If he’s so rich why doesn’t he just get her an EB5 green card? She barely needs to do anything then, spend 6 months a year in the US and naturalize in 5 years.
 

She realizes she has to declare cash and bearer instruments over $10k when she comes in, right? If she’s paying cash for the birth and possible complications she will certainly need more than that, complications could be much more. Hope she will have concrete proof of source of funds for CBP to check. This news raises a whole other potential layer of complications. 
 

I said it before but will say it again : I also think there is a very good chance she unintentionally overstays her visa. Especially if she tries to come before the pregnancy is showing. I presume she’s comfortable with potentially losing her tourist visa privileges in the US. Yes it is possible it can all work out the way she wants it but pregnancies have a nasty habit of not sticking to anyone’s planned timelines.

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Theoretically, if her child is a USC, it could petition her in 18 years.

21 years.

[SalishSea 17,829]

1 hour ago, nekotakacho said:

I dont think Russian airlines inspects for pregnancy. Not that I am aware of. They dont ever seem to care what goes out of the country.

 

Tourist insurance does not cover pregnancy. You can get it though but it is complicated. She has plenty of money and funds and proof. She will pay cash for the hospital and any complications. Her father is a very rich guy.

CBP did not mention anything to me about a medical related visa. They said this was possible, if they have medical information added to their visa at the consulate level. He recommended to call the consulate and get it added over the phone. Let's be honest though...this is Russia and it doesnt work that way. They dont even answer the phones anymore. America brought them all home.

I promise that in no American embassy or consulate anywhere in the world, can the designated purpose of any visa be modified over the PHONE.    

[SalishSea 17,829]

2 hours ago, nekotakacho said:

but that "defined purpose" was for APPLICANTS. She already applied and received the visa. Applicants and visitors are different things. Just my two cents.

yes, tourism. Thats what her visa is for.

Incorrect.   Admitted travelers are asked the purpose of each entry, at the discretion of the CBP.   To say “tourism” when the purpose is to give birth is an outright LIE.

 

I predict this thread will soon be shut down, as it is already in violation of the TOS.

[nekotakacho 60]

48 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

If he’s so rich why doesn’t he just get her an EB5 green card? She barely needs to do anything then, spend 6 months a year in the US and naturalize in 5 years.
 

She realizes she has to declare cash and bearer instruments over $10k when she comes in, right? If she’s paying cash for the birth and possible complications she will certainly need more than that, complications could be much more. Hope she will have concrete proof of source of funds for CBP to check. This news raises a whole other potential layer of complications. 
 

I said it before but will say it again : I also think there is a very good chance she unintentionally overstays her visa. Especially if she tries to come before the pregnancy is showing. I presume she’s comfortable with potentially losing her tourist visa privileges in the US. Yes it is possible it can all work out the way she wants it but pregnancies have a nasty habit of not sticking to anyone’s planned timelines.

21 years.

 An EB5 requires $1 million dollar investment in the USA. If she had a million dollars we would all be living in Greece laughing at you Americans lol 

[nekotakacho 60]

49 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I promise that in no American embassy or consulate anywhere in the world, can the designated purpose of any visa be modified over the PHONE.    

The visa is not modified, it goes on her record and CBP can view it upon entry. She is not changing any visas or making any modification. Just trying to follow the rules and understand the rules. It seems every single person has a different suggestion or answer 😅

[SalishSea 17,829]

3 minutes ago, nekotakacho said:

 An EB5 requires $1 million dollar investment in the USA. If she had a million dollars we would all be living in Greece laughing at you Americans lol 

A delivery at 24 weeks with no insurance would quickly add up to $1 million dollars.

[nekotakacho 60]

51 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Incorrect.   Admitted travelers are asked the purpose of each entry, at the discretion of the CBP.   To say “tourism” when the purpose is to give birth is an outright LIE.

 

I predict this thread will soon be shut down, as it is already in violation of the TOS.

But just to play devils advocate...why couldn’t she come here for the purpose of tourism? and then decide to have her baby here after the fact? We do intend to have some tourism and travel. 
 

does CBP really discriminate against pregnant tourists? 

Edited March 25, 2021 by nekotakacho

[nekotakacho 60]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

A delivery at 24 weeks with no insurance would quickly add up to $1 million dollars.

Ok. Let’s assume she has the travel insurance that includes pregnancy and birth.

 

just playing devils advocate here. Don’t shoot the messenger.

 

im from the southern Texas border...how do all these illegal aliens give birth in our hospitals? Do they pay that $1 million?? 🥵😅

Edited March 25, 2021 by nekotakacho

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

Coming to the US to give birth is not illegal and Donald Trump is not the president anymore. As per the law you can come to US and give birth as long as you can take care of the expenses. i  wouldnt worry too much as long as truth is said if asked by CBP. 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

A delivery at 24 weeks with no insurance would quickly add up to $1 million dollars.

American Health care at its finest. 

[SalishSea 17,829]

1 minute ago, nekotakacho said:

But just be play devils advocate...why couldn’t she come here for the purpose of tourism? and then decide to have her baby here after the fact? We do intend to have some tourism and travel. 
 

does CBP really discriminate against pregnant tourists? 

CBP have seen it all, heard it all.  They're not naive.

 

CBP can 'discriminate' against anyone seeking entry to the US for reasons other than their stated visit purpose.  That's what they're there for.

[SalishSea 17,829]

1 minute ago, igoyougoduke said:

 i  wouldnt worry too much as long as truth is said if asked by CBP. 

That's the thing:  OP is quite transparently not intending to disclose the true nature of the trip, instead calling it 'tourism.'