Abortion

[Shanira 0]

Hi all

I hope you can help me.

I had an abortion on the hospital when i was 16, I was 8 weeks pregnant, and I got a medical abortion and everything went well.

Now I just read that they might deny me the visa because of this in another thread? I dont understand what does an legal abortion have to do with getting the K-1 visa?

Maybe I'm the one who has misunderstood something, but i never heard of it before, and i can't seem to find the reason why it would possibly make me uneligible? I never thought of it.

I really hope you will respond me, because i have read alot about this process and K-1 visa before we started and I NEVER heard of this.

Thanks all

Edited October 5, 2008 by Shanira

[YuAndDan 153]

Abortion is NOT a reason to deny a visa, and has NEVER been a reason. Whatever you read is flat out WRONG!

[SusieK 3]

Agree fully! Not a reason for denial dont worry -

[Shanira 0]

Thanks, I hope you are right, but for safety reasons I will give you the thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=155001 , Maybe I am just totally misunderstanding it?

[YuAndDan 153]

If it were it would be listed in 212 (a) section 1 http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/ineligib...ities_1364.html

[Otto 83]

Thanks, I hope you are right, but for safety reasons I will give you the thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=155001 , Maybe I am just totally misunderstanding it?

There are/were no facts in that thread. As long as Ive known - abortion is not and has not ever been a reason for denial.

[Gemmie 142]

I think the poster meant that she had to go for psychiatric testing BECAUSE of the abortion and was worried that this will be a factor for denial.

You wont be denied because of an abortion.

[Shanira 0]

Okay, thank you so much all for your replys, now there is one thing less to worry about

[YuAndDan 153]

I think the poster meant that she had to go for psychiatric testing BECAUSE of the abortion and was worried that this will be a factor for denial.

You wont be denied because of an abortion.

Section 212(a) 1 indicates psychiatric problems that poses a threat to self or others are inadmissible.

(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or

(II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

[^KK^ 3]

I'm glad you got this misunderstanding cleared up. I wish you a speedy approval.

[IAMX 3,055]

Indeed. Good luck to you, and sorry to hear of your loss.

[Gemmie 142]

I think the poster meant that she had to go for psychiatric testing BECAUSE of the abortion and was worried that this will be a factor for denial.

You wont be denied because of an abortion.

Section 212(a) 1 indicates psychiatric problems that poses a threat to self or others are inadmissible.

(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or

(II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

I'm aware of that.

We're talking specifically about the abortion, not the psychiatric testing.

[Shanira 0]

Thank you guys and good luck with everything to you also:)

[Ling Ling 22]

Thanks, I hope you are right, but for safety reasons I will give you the thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=155001 , Maybe I am just totally misunderstanding it?

That thread contains an absolutely HORRIBLE and INACCURATE response, not to mention against the Terms of Service at Visa Journey.

No one should suggest that ANYONE make false statements to the government.

My response to the thread is...

As YuAndDan posted, Abortion is NOT a grounds for visa denial.

Also, the presence of a psychiatric evaluation on it's own is NOT a grounds for a visa denial.

The outcome of the psychiatric evaluation "could" be grounds for a visa denial, and will vary by case.

This is a forum where giving bad or inaccurate advice/information is much worse than being silent.

If you're not absolutely sure and accurate about information, please do NOT post it here.

You're dealing with peoples lives and hearts. This is not a knitting forum where the result of a bad post can easily be fixed.

[SusieK 3]

Cheers Ling Ling,

Well said - that post is horrific and can cause alot of people undue stress beyond what they have to go thru as it is.