Evidence for an expedite request for a new baby.

[Speedy troy 7]

I never thought it would come to this but I guess here we are. My wife and I just welcomed our first son, coincidentally receiving her invitation to attend the embassy interview on the same day.. talk about luck. We understand that we need to apply for an IR2 visa for our son to accompany her, and we're considering requesting an expedited process to make sure that both visas are issued at the same time (if possible). Fyi I'm the USC but I don't have the full 5 years to apply for the CRBA for him. I have a few questions and was hoping to get some guidance.

• Is the IR2 visa application just a standard I-130?
• How can we request an expedition for this process?
• Do we have to request an expedition during the NVC stage as well?
• Apart from showing proof that he's my son and obtaining a passport for him, what additional documents are required for his visa application?
• Considering the timeline of 2 months until the embassy interview, is it feasible to complete all necessary steps in this timeframe?
• Would it be advisable for my wife to proceed with her interview while our son's application is under review, and we wait until his visa is issued before making travel arrangements?
• Any other suggestion you folks may have for us?
  
  
   

Edited February 3 by Speedy troy

[CitizenWheelz 9]

1 hour ago, Speedy troy said:

I never thought it would come to this but I guess here we are. My wife and I just welcomed our first son, coincidentally receiving her invitation to attend the embassy interview on the same day.. talk about luck. We understand that we need to apply for an IR2 visa for our son to accompany her, and we're considering requesting an expedited process to make sure that both visas are issued at the same time (if possible). Fyi I'm the USC but I don't have the full 5 years to apply for the CRBA for him. I have a few questions and was hoping to get some guidance.

• Is the IR2 visa application just a standard I-130?
• How can we request an expedition for this process?
• Do we have to request an expedition during the NVC stage as well?
• Apart from showing proof that he's my son and obtaining a passport for him, what additional documents are required for his visa application?
• Considering the timeline of 2 months until the embassy interview, is it feasible to complete all necessary steps in this timeframe?
• Would it be advisable for my wife to proceed with her interview while our son's application is under review, and we wait until his visa is issued before making travel arrangements?
• Any other suggestion you folks may have for us?
  
  
   

 

I will correct myself here but I won't delete my original response in case the info is useful for other people.

 

I completely misunderstood your situation, looks like your wife does not have her visa yet and your child was already born.

 

To answer your question, if you are completely sure that your child does not qualify for a CRBA then the best option will be to file for IR2 (the regular i130 form) and try to expedite it, someone with more experience can guide you regarding this in case is possible to expedite. 

 

 

Original response:

Does your wife already has her immigrant visa with her? Physically? If so, was the visa issued the same, before or after the child was born? I believe If the visa was issued before the child was born then you should be able to bring your wife and your kid, the infant can travel without a visa. Just make sure to bring your child birth certificate at the port of entry here in the US. 

 

Also, I don't think the interview date is important, what matters is the date of the visa was issued, sometimes or many times the visas are issued days after the actual interview date. 

Edited February 3 by CitizenWheelz

[Lemonslice 4,836]

This thread discussed a similar issue.  @jan22's answers are worth your attention.

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,837]

I would immediately contact the consulate and ask them to process the I-130, and schedule both interviews together.  They have the discretion to directly process the child's I-130 rather than going through USCIS.  They can then reschedule wife's interview together with child's interview.  

Edited February 3 by Crazy Cat

[Redro 4,611]

I agree with @Crazy Cat. Reach out to the embassy/consulate and request DCF for your child. 

[Speedy troy 7]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

I would immediately contact the consulate and ask them to process the I-130, and schedule both interviews together.  They have the discretion to directly process the child's I-130 rather than going through USCIS.  They can then reschedule wife's interview together with child's interview.  

Ok, I will call them on Monday.
Thank you so much.

[Crazy Cat 41,837]

12 minutes ago, Speedy troy said:

Ok, I will call them on Monday.
Thank you so much.

I think your situation could be seen as an exceptional circumstance.  Just explain the sequence of events. Good luck. 

[JeanneAdil 6,494]

always  a good idea to say embassy

yours is Mrorocco

your answers should come from others with experience in Casa

 

here are 3 ways to try to contact embassy

1. In Morocco: +212 520 48-50-13.
2. From the US: 1-703-520-2245.
3. Email: support-morocco@ustraveldocs.com.

Congratulations on your new son

allah yessir

 

[pushbrk 12,877]

6 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

always  a good idea to say embassy

yours is Mrorocco

your answers should come from others with experience in Casa

 

here are 3 ways to try to contact embassy

1. In Morocco: +212 520 48-50-13.
2. From the US: 1-703-520-2245.
3. Email: support-morocco@ustraveldocs.com.

Congratulations on your new son

allah yessir

 

If it's an Embassy it's an Embassy. If it's a Consulate it's a Consulate....BUT....If you want to always be right, Immigrant Visa Units are part of Consular Services.  In many countries the IV unit is not only not in the Capital City but also not at the same location as the actual Consulate.  Here are some examples.  Guangzhou, Cuidad Juarez, Montreal, Frankfurt, Mumbai and on and on.  Visa interviews are conducted by "Consular Officers".

[Speedy troy 7]

I will call the consulate Monday morning. If they accept my request, will his application be like his mother just a regular I-130?

[Crazy Cat 41,837]

2 minutes ago, Speedy troy said:

I will call the consulate Monday morning. If they accept my request, will his application be like his mother just a regular I-130?

Yes, but if the consulate accepts it, they will process the I-130 directly.  

[Speedy troy 7]

7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Yes, but if the consulate accepts it, they will process the I-130 directly.  

What else do I need to provide? The fee, his passport and his birth certificate?

 

I assume I will have to provide everything for the I-130 but instead of sending it to USCIS it will go straight to the embassy. Am I correct?
 

Edited February 3 by Speedy troy

[Crazy Cat 41,837]

2 minutes ago, Speedy troy said:

What else do I need to provide? The fee, his passport and his birth certificate?

 

I assume I will have to provide everything for the I-130 but instead of sending it to USCIS it will go straight to the embassy. Am I correct?
 

Correct. 

[Speedy troy 7]

Thank you so much @Crazy Cat, I will follow your suggestion and will report back.

[pushbrk 12,877]

4 hours ago, Speedy troy said:

What else do I need to provide? The fee, his passport and his birth certificate?

 

I assume I will have to provide everything for the I-130 but instead of sending it to USCIS it will go straight to the embassy. Am I correct?
 

The I-130 instructions tell you what to include for a child.  Note, this child will never have a green card.  Becomes a citizen upon arrival in your custody.