Expedite for Pregnancy in Pakistan?

[SmilesAbroad 27]

Hi Everyone. My husband and I are preparing our CR1 petition in Pakistan and we have not filed yet. Two days ago we discovered that we are pregnant. Now we are wondering if this is a possible reason to expedite our case? I know that the government can say its our fault for not planning a pregnancy once we are in the USA but there are several reasons why we tried to get pregnant as soon as possible. There is family history on my side that women have trouble getting pregnant and bringing a baby to birth. My mom was told by her doctor many years ago that she needed to either stay on birth control or have babies to slow down endometriosis. My mom had three babies and then afterwards she did develop severe endometriosis and had four organs cut from her body due to this reason. My aunt had three miscarriages when she was married and never successfully had a child. My other aunt could not have a child for the first ten years of her marriage. For these reasons, my own doctor recommended me to go on birth control, but these pills made me depressed and my doctor had to put me on two antidepressants until we realized that the birth control was the problem. Now that I have moved to Pakistan and completed the marriage ceremony with my husband we have decided to try to have a baby before it may be too late. My mom and my aunts were young when they first married and tried to have children and yet they all had problems. My mom's endometriosis was severe by the age of 29 years old and had been developing throughout her 20's (and she had no symptoms of this disease, something perculiar because this disease is usually painful). For these worries, my husband and I have not been cautious about not having a baby because I am already 22 years old and I am at a higher risk for endometriosis or other pregnancy complications even at this age. Now we have learned that we are pregnant and due by February/March. Pregnancy in Pakistan is risky but I don't even know that I can give birth in the US covered by insurance since I am now married and believe that I am no longer covered by my mother's insurance (right?). We will either have to give birth here with my father-in-law paying for a private doctor and hospital, or get to the US earlier so that my husband can apply for a job and/or a loan. His job is pretty set in the US as I have several family members who can get him a job (they all share the same Degree and work in the same field).

So my question is, how likely is an expedite for my husband and I? Or will we have to get ready for a birth in Pakistan?

Edited July 22, 2012 by Kyda

[Kazulie 132]

Not likely at all.

You have given reasons for trying to get pregnant right now. Not meaning to be rude, but immigration doesn't care. If you want an expedite, you have to give reasons why you CAN'T stay in Pakistan and NEED to get to America. People give birth in Pakistan everyday, so not wanting to give birth there is not going to be a good enough reason for an expedite.

That being said, it doesn't hurt to apply for an expedite. The worst that can happen is they will say no.

Sorry.

Edited July 22, 2012 by Kazulie

[Anh map 2,098]

The USC is the pregnant one? No reason for an expedite. You can go to the US any time that you want.

FWIW: A male from Pakistan goes through a long time in Additional Processing once the visa would be approved. There is no way around that.

[SmilesAbroad 27]

People give birth everyday in Pakistan to sick babies. The mortality rate is very high for infants, so just saying that people give birth here everyday is a gross understatement of the risks here....

Also I previously mentioned that I won't have insurance in the USA but my medical expenses can be covered here in Pakistan, so despite being a USC that doesn't mean I can just hop on a flight and give birth in the US.

But thank you for your replies...

The USC is the pregnant one? No reason for an expedite. You can go to the US any time that you want.

FWIW: A male from Pakistan goes through a long time in Additional Processing once the visa would be approved. There is no way around that.

Actually this is false. There are cases of pakistani males who don't get any AP at all or get a very very short AP. This is not a rule.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

No reason to expedite, unless it is a high risk pregnancy. Even then, you as USC could move back anytime.

And while there is no rule at males from Pakistan go through AP< it is very very rare that they do not, and that cannot be expedited.

it sounds like you are better off in Pakistan where your medical expenses can be covered.

[Kazulie 132]

Also I previously mentioned that I won't have insurance in the USA but my medical expenses can be covered here in Pakistan, so despite being a USC that doesn't mean I can just hop on a flight and give birth in the US.

Well then why are you trying to "just hop on a flight and give birth in the US." ????

[milimelo 4,503]

If you are under 26, you stay on parent's insurance throughout that time - being married does not weigh in. YOUR spouse is never covered by your parent's insurance.

[belinda63 3,039]

Pregnancy is not a reason for an expedite. You can get on a plane at any time and return to the US to give birth. There are social programs to provide insurance for pregnant women who can't afford health care. Are you aware the US has one of the highest rates of infant mortality of any of the developed nations?

While some males from T countries are lucky to have a short AP, it is very likely your spouse will have to endure this. Expedites will not speed up the AP process.

While I hope things work out for you I suggest you begin looking at the process not being completed prior to giving birth.

[pushbrk 12,979]

Based on what you wrote, you do not have any grounds for expedite. You have indicated nothing more than you would rather be in the USA than to stay in Pakistan. All spouse immigration cases have the same feature, in that the couple prefers to be together in the USA. How many babies are born in Pakistan every day? How many families everywhere are required to deal with the practical aspects of marriage and sexual intercourse?

Nothing unusual here. (It takes a whole lot more than "unusual" to justify an expedite.)

Edited July 22, 2012 by pushbrk

[SmilesAbroad 27]

Also I previously mentioned that I won't have insurance in the USA but my medical expenses can be covered here in Pakistan, so despite being a USC that doesn't mean I can just hop on a flight and give birth in the US.

Well then why are you trying to "just hop on a flight and give birth in the US." ????

You have misunderstood me.... O.o

If you are under 26, you stay on parent's insurance throughout that time - being married does not weigh in. YOUR spouse is never covered by your parent's insurance.

Really? is this true? I thought it was until the age of 26 or when you married.

[SmilesAbroad 27]

Pregnancy is not a reason for an expedite. You can get on a plane at any time and return to the US to give birth. There are social programs to provide insurance for pregnant women who can't afford health care. Are you aware the US has one of the highest rates of infant mortality of any of the developed nations?

While some males from T countries are lucky to have a short AP, it is very likely your spouse will have to endure this. Expedites will not speed up the AP process.

While I hope things work out for you I suggest you begin looking at the process not being completed prior to giving birth.

Don't look at my post as a way to escape AP. This is not what I have said. I merely asked a question if this is something covered under expedite because they list "humanitarian situation" as a criteria and that was very general to me. I already live with my husband, AP won't bother us.

[SmilesAbroad 27]

Pregnancy is not a reason for an expedite. You can get on a plane at any time and return to the US to give birth. There are social programs to provide insurance for pregnant women who can't afford health care. Are you aware the US has one of the highest rates of infant mortality of any of the developed nations?

While some males from T countries are lucky to have a short AP, it is very likely your spouse will have to endure this. Expedites will not speed up the AP process.

While I hope things work out for you I suggest you begin looking at the process not being completed prior to giving birth.

Also are you aware that the US's "high rate" is 5.9 versus 5.2 or 2 deaths per thousand. The way you say it sounds like US is more deadly for babies than other developed countries and this is hardly the case. Pakistan's infant mortality rate is in the 70's. This is a real difference to talk about, not the difference between 2 or 5 deaths. There are 49 countries with infant mortality rate between 2 and 6 and US is one of the top 50.

[SmilesAbroad 27]

Based on what you wrote, you do not have any grounds for expedite. You have indicated nothing more than you would rather be in the USA than to stay in Pakistan. All spouse immigration cases have the same feature, in that the couple prefers to be together in the USA. How many babies are born in Pakistan every day? How many families everywhere are required to deal with the practical aspects of marriage and sexual intercourse?

Nothing unusual here. (It takes a whole lot more than "unusual" to justify an expedite.)

Thank you for the reply, I was just asking a question. No need to be so harsh in all the replies. Simple "no" it won't be considered a good reason, but you can always try, would have been sufficient. Thank you all for the replies, no more are needed.

[SmilesAbroad 27]

No reason to expedite, unless it is a high risk pregnancy. Even then, you as USC could move back anytime.

And while there is no rule at males from Pakistan go through AP< it is very very rare that they do not, and that cannot be expedited.

it sounds like you are better off in Pakistan where your medical expenses can be covered.

Thank you for your answer.

[pushbrk 12,979]

Really? is this true? I thought it was until the age of 26 or when you married.

You are right. 26 or married. Not sure if that change is effective now or not. No matter. You're married.