Applying for K-1, Pregnant Fiancée, What if my baby is born abroad?

[bryb 0]

Hi it took me about 8 weeks to get my Son his US passport the had us take a DNA test because I waited almost 2 years to report his birth to the US embassy in Guyana I reported his birth 09/08 did DNA 10/08 receivd US pasport early November 2008

[pushbrk 12,087]

From my research about CRBA, you will need a official birth cirtficate and depending on your wifes country that can take a few months and then you can file. It *could* add up to 6 months to the waiting process.

Yes, a birth certificate is part of the CRBA filing, so that will need be obtained before filing. It can take from days to months to obtain depending on the jurisdiction.

[happywifeymom 4]

Wow Ano!!! What a great list!!! According to some of the info you have gotten here, perhaps we can fly a week or two later than I thought. Though not ideal, it gives us a little bit more of a window to work with (fingers crossed for NOA2 soon!!). Whatever we do, it will only be with the consent of our obstetrician.

Pushbrk: what is CRBA?

Thanks Everyone!

Hi Ken,

I am a GC holder and went back home to thePhilippines to give birth last May 2008. My son was a US citizen even born there and the CRBA only took less than 3 weeks from the day i sent the application.

[happywifeymom 4]

Hi Everyone,

Happy 2009! Hope for a speedier USCIS this year!!! And much health and happiness for all.

I'm applying for a K-1 visa for my fiancée who is a Brazilian citizen. She is currently in Brazil and I'm in the US (been making many trips to Brazil!!!) She is pregnant , and while we are still praying that the visa comes through while she can fly, we are getting down to the wire and I am now wondering about practical details should our baby be born in Brazil.

I have heard that as I am the father, the baby will be given US Citizenship, but I am wondering a number of things:

1) Do I just have to fill out some paperwork saying I am the father, or do I need to prove I am the father with a DNA test?

2) How long would it take for us to get proof of US citizenship for our baby?

3) Do we need a passport for our baby to fly, and if so, how long after the birth will it take to get a US passport for the baby in Brazil?

4) Is there anything else I should know and consider should our baby be born in Brazil that you wise VJ people can enlighten me about?

Thanks and best to all!

Hi Ken,

I gave birth in the Philippines and my son is a US citizen. You just have to file for a CRBA..DNA??if you can prove to them that you are the father of the child..then you won't be required of the test. Embassy did not ask me for the DNA.

[happywifeymom 4]

From my research about CRBA, you will need a official birth cirtficate and depending on your wifes country that can take a few months and then you can file. It *could* add up to 6 months to the waiting process.

You may be right about the birth certificate...depending on what country the baby is born. I gave birth in the Philippines..The CRBA process only takes less than 3 weeks including the time i sent my application. The BC only take two weeks using under the table to expedite faster....