Got Interview Scheduled: Pregnancy + Short Time ?

[hjrc 1]

Hi, 

I understand this question may be a bit random,  but I've found your blog to be very helpful, and figured you might have an idea for a unique case of mine.

 

My wife's interview date for her CR 1 visa is on January 29th, assuming it'll be approved and visa granted by February 6th, and the baby is due on April 29th (3 months after). We're looking to come back to Bosnia for birth of the baby as it'd save us $10,000.   

 

Now, I've found that the green card is usually sent ~1 month after arrival, which should be first week of March, making it difficult for us to travel.

 

I also understand that if we stay, we'd have to leave (with the baby) by ~August 6th. 

 

Do you have any recommendations on what we could do ?  Go to the US, and return to Bosnia, or wait in Bosnia, and after she gives birth travel with her temporary visa. 

 

If it helps, the address I have on file for my wife's green card is a virtual post mailbox which could easily Fedex me her green card to Bosnia

 

I highly appreciate it.

[JFH 12,189]

It's a non-issue.

 

Either she travels with the visa, pregnant, leaves with you and goes to Bosnia and has the baby and returns using the endorsement in her passport which acts as an I-551 (green card). She doesn't need the physical green card to re-enter. 

 

Or she waits until after the baby is born before she enters the USA for the first time with the visa. The visa is valid for 6 months after the medical date. Provided she lands before the expiration date of the visa, she's fine. 

[hjrc 1]

12 minutes ago, JFH said:

It's a non-issue.

 

Either she travels with the visa, pregnant, leaves with you and goes to Bosnia and has the baby and returns using the endorsement in her passport which acts as an I-551 (green card). She doesn't need the physical green card to re-enter. 

 

Or she waits until after the baby is born before she enters the USA for the first time with the visa. The visa is valid for 6 months after the medical date. Provided she lands before the expiration date of the visa, she's fine. 

Thanks -- doesn't the I-551 have a one-time-only use ? 

[JFH 12,189]

1 minute ago, hjrc said:

Thanks -- doesn't the I-551 have a one-time-only use ? 

Nope. The CR-1 is valid for one entry only but the I-551 is the same as a green card. Valid for a year and she can come and go as she pleases. 

[TNJ17 1,329]

Will they even let her fly that late into her pregnancy? Check that. 

[hjrc 1]

17 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

Will they even let her fly that late into her pregnancy? Check that. 

Thank you for your concern -- I highly doubt she could fly 1-1.5 months before pregnancy from what I've seen. 

 

Would appreciate any other suggestions you folks might have.

 

I do thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

[TNJ17 1,329]

I agree with what other posters are saying. This is a non issue. If you filed for CR1/IR1 she can come and go as she pleases with only a stamp in her passport. 

[hjrc 1]

Indeed, however, the problem is, the i-551 is mailed 2-4 weeks after we land in the US. Which would mean 1 month before she gives birth that she'd obtain that -- making her ineligible to travel. 

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, hjrc said:

Indeed, however, the problem is, the i-551 is mailed 2-4 weeks after we land in the US. Which would mean 1 month before she gives birth that she'd obtain that -- making her ineligible to travel. 

No, Her passport will be stamped at the POE.

[hjrc 1]

I see. I entirely misunderstood then. Apologies. 

 

In that case, she can technically fly out of the US after she's entered, more-less? 

 

In other words -- that passport is valid for multiple entries and there are no restrictions apart from the fact that it's valid for 6 months, until the green card arrives ? 

[hjrc 1]

I see....

 

would it be a lot less complicated / time if she had the baby in the US? 

 

The cost difference is roughly $3,500. So I'm debating if it's just worth paying extra and having the baby in the US. 

[databit 328]

You are making a BIG assumption---that the birth will be a completely average delivery. If she ends up need ing a C-section (US doctors will not take any risks), or the baby needs anything extra, the price difference could be $25,000 or more. 

 

Are you a gambling man? 

[hjrc 1]

9 hours ago, databit said:

You are making a BIG assumption---that the birth will be a completely average delivery. If she ends up need ing a C-section (US doctors will not take any risks), or the baby needs anything extra, the price difference could be $25,000 or more. 

 

Are you a gambling man? 

correct me if I'm wrong, but, if the deductible is $X and there is no co-pay, then the cost to me is $X, whether it's a $5k, $10k, or $40k delivery 

[Mollie09 1,543]

Also, don't forget to factor in the time it will take to get the baby's documents in order

[kj1fff 0]

4 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

Also, don't forget to factor in the time it will take to get the baby's documents in order

Do you know how much time it would take? Embassy said it'll take less than 2 months?