GingerZebra

Thank you! We got ours 92 days ago. We were going to get married just before the birth but the process of getting a visa for my partner to do that ended up being denied too close to his flight for us to be able to do anything about it and we didn't want him to miss the birth. It left us as having to go for the fiance visa for me. Obviously everyone waiting on visas knows it's hard, Like you don't know how long to plan for, I had to renew my rental agreement but who knows if I'll get the whole agreement done or if I'm gonna have to try and buy myself out of it... you can't plan for anything and that's very difficult; but when there's a baby involved and it feels like a family is split apart it's Another level, because I don't want to have to pay too much for shipping items I have to be so sure that she's going to use things that are bought for her etc, she misses out on her dad, I miss out on help... I really don't have a good support system here (that's if you can even count them as a support system) because I've been entirely alone since he Had to leave to go back to work. I know that once we finally move everything is going to be so much better and so much easier, it's just very difficult currently to feel like she's getting everything that she should be And to even have things for self care for myself when honestly it's more like a survival.. And that's not including all the worry I have about different parts of the visa process. I'm definitely stronger than I thought I was though I don't feel it but I really am looking forward to the next visit!!

Thanks, It's honestly one thing after another for us! Now I'm looking after her entirely alone as the visa wait times are so long and my partner obviously cannot stay with us and has to go back to the USA to work and only do visits; which is difficult because that means taking unpaid time off which we can't really afford... and on top of visa stuff for me we have to go through this entire process to get her a passport and SSN which can be difficult because we're not married yet

Not really the point.. I shouldn't have even been allowed past check-in and security to then be at the plane and put on the phone, to be denied and left alone with no explanation or help/advice about what to do next in the middle of an airport pregnant and alone. I was actually given very bad advice on what to do because nobody knew. I lost so much money as I had a return flight.. I also had a bleed due to stress... we are lucky that's as bad as it got. I did my whole pregnancy entirely alone... I won't even go into anything else.

No I was 11 weeks pregnant, and had really good insurance to cover me with anything pregnancy related. It was honestly a nightmare experience, nobody helped me or anything.

Good luck! I think every embassy is a bit different so hopefully you can get some answers, we cannot just walk in here.

I also just wanted to note that I had an ESTA and tried to visit while pregnant.. I was denied entry and as they do not tell you why I can't say if that was why but I can say getting to the plane then being refused at the gate and being stranded in an airport while pregnant and alone was not fun.

@yuyul I have been told that we both have to be there. (I think that they will sometimes accept a letter though). Our daughter is currently 5 months and as my partner had to go back to the US we still have not been able to do it yet. You need the birth certificate but it's advised to do everything ASAP. We are hoping to do it on his next visit. When you get the CRBA you can also apply for a passport which is needed to travel/fly anyway. You can also get a SSN. I cannot answer as to any issues flying as I don't have a visa yet. However I have read that having all relevant information is best in case of any problems.

I just want to say... Firstly congratulations! From experience we got pregnant, I had the baby in my home country and its possible to get the baby registered as a US citizen. It will probably be easier for you because you guys are married. I'll be honest it was not great doing Pregnancy by myself but my partner came over for the birth and I'm sure that would be doable for you guys! Just remember to look after yourself as much as you can, try not to stress too much about the situation And try to plan things as early as possible.