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LemonMeringue   6

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Hi everyone, I am the USC and my fiance is Nigerian. I am almost 8 months pregnant with our first child. I spent most of my second trimester going back and forth to Lagos but now the doctor says I should stay in the US since it is getting very close to my due date, which is April 3rd. We have applied for a K-1 and are still awaiting our NOA2.

My question is, is it even possible to try and apply for a visitor's visa for my fiance to come to the States to be here when I deliver our baby? And if it is possible, has anyone ever done it and would we have enough time?

Thanks everyone, looking forward to reading your responses. :)

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patient2010   93

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Hi everyone, I am the USC and my fiance is Nigerian. I am almost 8 months pregnant with our first child. I spent most of my second trimester going back and forth to Lagos but now the doctor says I should stay in the US since it is getting very close to my due date, which is April 3rd. We have applied for a K-1 and are still awaiting our NOA2.

My question is, is it even possible to try and apply for a visitor's visa for my fiance to come to the States to be here when I deliver our baby? And if it is possible, has anyone ever done it and would we have enough time?

Thanks everyone, looking forward to reading your responses. :)

Unfortunately it would be hard to get a tourist visa in this case since you have a pending

K-1 Visa petition. It would be hard for you guys to prove that your fiance will return to Nigeria to wait on the K-1 to be approved after the birth of the baby. Also Nigeria rarely gives out any tourist visas. Lastly I dont think you will have an interview date by April for tourist visa either. Sorry I dont really have any good news..... :blush:

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YuAndDan   153

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You can always roll the dice pay the $140 to the Consulate for visa and see what happens.

Depending on country, and evidence of ties to home country a visitors visa may be denied. If had one before and did not overstay then may be approved.

The consulates assume Immigrant intent for all tourist visa applications, and it is up to the applicant to prove otherwise, and having a K1 petition in process just shows immigrant intent.

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DebbyNSeyi   15

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I'm sorry to tell you that what Patient2010 is saying is the cold, hard truth.

Twice during the time that we had a K1 pending, my husband - then fiance - applied for a tourist visa to visit me here and meet my friends & family. He had SO MUCH documentation to prove that he would come back - letter from employer, bank statements, affidavits, real estate, etc.... TWICE he was denied due to the pending K1 AND the fact that he was in Nigeria.

I'm sorry that you have to go through delivering your child without him present, but take solace in the fact that that 'this too shall pass' and that one day soon, God willing, you will be reunited and can enjoy your baby together.

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DebbyNSeyi   15

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You can always roll the dice pay the $140 to the Consulate for visa and see what happens.

Depending on country, and evidence of ties to home country a visitors visa may be denied. If had one before and did not overstay then may be approved.

The consulates assume Immigrant intent for all tourist visa applications, and it is up to the applicant to prove otherwise, and having a K1 petition in process just shows immigrant intent.

Normally, I would agree with you. But this is Nigeria. I can guarentee you that they will NOT grant her fiance a tourist visa with a pending K1 in progress. To advise her to try is like telling her to throw money in the trash as they will not refund the application fees.

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2011-04-01: Received SS Card
2012-03-25: Our son is born!

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2013-05-17: Received 10 year Green Card

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2013-12-31: Biometrics

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2014-03-28: Interview Scheduled

2014-04-04: Interview Letter Received

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Unfortunately it would be hard to get a tourist visa in this case since you have a pending

K-1 Visa petition. It would be hard for you guys to prove that your fiance will return to Nigeria to wait on the K-1 to be approved after the birth of the baby. Also Nigeria rarely gives out any tourist visas. Lastly I dont think you will have an interview date by April for tourist visa either. Sorry I dont really have any good news..... :blush:

I agree with the VJ member's comment. I mean, he can still try to get the tourist visa, but his chances are quite slim (the money might be better spent on baby supplies!). I wouldn't bank on it happening. Best wishes! (F)

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LemonMeringue   6

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Thanks everyone for your responses. I kind of figured that is what the answer would be. And from what I've read there is no chance for an expedite just for pregnancy. I hope our NOA2 comes soon...

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the answer is capital no. they believe once he gets to u.s,he can change his status.so it will not be given a tourist visa.

if you call immigration to inquire about it,they will say yes he can apply but the truth is the embassy will not give.

imoa,he should wait for the filling.

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I know this is not going to make you feel any better, but Nigeria is one of the high fraud countries as you already know. In order to be granted a visiting visa he has to have proof of really strong ties to Nigeria. Moreover, you'd be due before your petition gets anywhere so just don't bother. He'll be with you at heart.

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