LPR got married outside USA and got pregnant

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22 minutes ago, WarisShahid said:

her plan is to come back in July 2018 and then go back to Pakistan again in December 2018 because of some weddings over there. 

her expected delivery date is January 2019 End or Feb. 

i agree with you that having the baby abroad is a poor choice.

There is a good possibility that she will not be able to fly in December 2018.

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[Sandra G. 5,017]

4 hours ago, WarisShahid said:

Hello Everyone,

 

My sister who is a Legal permanent resident got Married in Feb 2017 in Pakistan(she went there for few days and came back to USA) and filed her husbands I130 in July 2017.

she went back to Pakistan in January 2018 and she got pregnant.

Can anyone advise what will happen if she will have her delivery in Pakistan or it is wise to have delivery here in USA. 

Moreover if she will do it in Pakistan, Can she add that child along with her husbands I130 case  ? what is the legal process for this.

 

Thank you in advance for your help 

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1774/kw/permanent resident child born abroad/session/L3RpbWUvMTUzMDE0NTY2OC9zaWQvNHE3eUloUW4%3D

[Coco8 1,039]

Because she is a permanent resident, if there were some complications and she had to extend her stay, it would mean that she might have problems coming back. She is already staying 6-7 months outside of the US in the year 2018. 

 

Also, taking a child from a country also depends on the country's laws. Pakistan, I have no clue, but the father would have rights over the baby and the baby would also need a passport. 

 

6 hours ago, missileman said:

There is a good possibility that she will not be able to fly in December 2018.

 

Women over 7 months are not allowed to travel. And even traveling at 7 months for 24 hours hours or more is risky because there are plenty of risks.

 

Also, it is incredibly risky to move so far a long to another country and leave behind the doctor that has been treating you for so long. She would have to get a new doctor. In first time mothers, usually the baby is born before the due date. 

 

 

Edited June 28, 2018 by Coco8

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7 hours ago, WarisShahid said:

Thanks

she went in January 2018 and coming back in July 2018. 

That's seven months correct? I thought a GC holder couldn't leave for more than 6months otherwise they risk losing GC? No?

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4 minutes ago, JC&BS said:

That's seven months correct? I thought a GC holder couldn't leave for more than 6months otherwise they risk losing GC? No?

There's no fixed length of time, although 6-12 months can raise questions about abandoning your permanent residency while abroad, and over 12 months has a presumption of actually doing so.

Typically, CBP would give you a warning on your first time being abroad for so long (but under the 1 year mark). Nothing is guaranteed, though.

A re-entry permit lets you be abroad for up to the 2 years of its validity.

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10 hours ago, WarisShahid said:

Thanks

she went in January 2018 and coming back in July 2018. 

Let her just stay there and give birth, do baby paperworks and the visit Pakistan with the baby. Very easy and will save stress...

[wtrav 34]

Does she have a good insurance in the US? This is also important when giviring birth there.

 

Make sure she is well-prepared financially for this part of pregnancy, especially if she doesn't have health insurance. The costs of childbirth can be steep.

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15 hours ago, missileman said:

There is a good possibility that she will not be able to fly in December 2018.

Yes i think the same 

i think November can be ok as her delivery date is around Mid February.

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12 hours ago, sandranj said:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1774/kw/permanent resident child born abroad/session/L3RpbWUvMTUzMDE0NTY2OC9zaWQvNHE3eUloUW4%3D

thank you so much, this is very helpful.

[WarisShahid 7]

16 hours ago, missileman said:

There is a good possibility that she will not be able to fly in December 2018.

Yes, that is why she may Fly in November but it will be more difficult to fly back to USA in January.

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9 hours ago, Coco8 said:

Because she is a permanent resident, if there were some complications and she had to extend her stay, it would mean that she might have problems coming back. She is already staying 6-7 months outside of the US in the year 2018. 

 

Also, taking a child from a country also depends on the country's laws. Pakistan, I have no clue, but the father would have rights over the baby and the baby would also need a passport. 

 

 

Women over 7 months are not allowed to travel. And even traveling at 7 months for 24 hours hours or more is risky because there are plenty of risks.

 

Also, it is incredibly risky to move so far a long to another country and leave behind the doctor that has been treating you for so long. She would have to get a new doctor. In first time mothers, usually the baby is born before the due date. 

 

 

thank you for your input. yes that is risky. i also feel that travelling this long haul journey in that condition is not a wise choice.

9 hours ago, JC&BS said:

That's seven months correct? I thought a GC holder couldn't leave for more than 6months otherwise they risk losing GC? No?

i believe she went on 15th Jan and coming before 15th July, so not more than 6 months.

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4 hours ago, wtrav said:

Does she have a good insurance in the US? This is also important when giviring birth there.

 

Make sure she is well-prepared financially for this part of pregnancy, especially if she doesn't have health insurance. The costs of childbirth can be steep.

yes that is a important factor to consider. Right now she does not have any insurance. 

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18 hours ago, WarisShahid said:

her plan is to come back in July 2018 and then go back to Pakistan again in December 2018 because of some weddings over there. 

her expected delivery date is January 2019 End or Feb. 

i agree with you that having the baby abroad is a poor choice.

Does she really want to live in the US or is she just trying to reap the benefits of being a US citizen? She will be jeopardizing her green card by being outside the US so much. She won't be able to fly at 8 months pregnant, no airline will let her do that. 

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Just now, javadown2 said:

Does she really want to live in the US or is she just trying to reap the benefits of being a US citizen? She will be jeopardizing her green card by being outside the US so much. She won't be able to fly at 8 months pregnant, no airline will let her do that. 

Yes she really want to live in US. she went there for less than 6 months and planning to go there again in November End for 4 weeks because of some weddings.

and yes i doubt as well that no airline will let her do that.