Wife giving birth while in CR-1 process

[jagsfl 14]

Hey all,

 

My wife is currently NOT pregnant at this time, however, I know I will keep wondering about this because we are currently trying to get pregnant.

We are just now sending everything to USCIS in about a week. So it will be [around] about 13 months from then (July 2020) when she should be coming to the states. If she was to get pregnant and in the next few months, she will obviously give birth here (in Indonesia) before the CR-1 process finishes. What's the situation like for getting a child into the states too? How long is that process like if you had already began CR-1 for spouse? Thanks

Edited June 3, 2019 by jagsfl

[payxibka 10,044]

14 minutes ago, jagsfl said:

Hey all,

 

My wife is currently NOT pregnant at this time, however, I know I will keep wondering about this because we are currently trying to get pregnant.

We are just now sending everything to USCIS in about a week. So it will be [around] about 13 months from then (July 2020) when she should be coming to the states. If she was to get pregnant and in the next few months, she will obviously give birth here (in Indonesia) before the CR-1 process finishes. What's the situation like for getting a child into the states too? How long is that process like if you had already began CR-1 for spouse? Thanks

If the child qualifies as a USC then a US passport.   Look at the  CRBA process 

[jagsfl 14]

7 hours ago, payxibka said:

If the child qualifies as a USC then a US passport.   Look at the  CRBA process 

How would the child qualify as a U.S. Citizen?
I've read somewhere that you still have to go through the I-130 process for your child too. And then after the child is approved the CRBA process takes 15 days.

Is this true?  

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, jagsfl said:

How would the child qualify as a U.S. Citizen?
I've read somewhere that you still have to go through the I-130 process for your child too. And then after the child is approved the CRBA process takes 15 days.

Is this true?  

No, you are mixing up two separate processes. 

 

If one of the parents are a USC at time of birth, the potential exists for the child to immediately be a USC based on the parent. 

 

If the child is eligible for citizenship through you upon birth (if you meet the criteria), then no i130.  If you do not meet the criteria to pass citizenship then an i130 and the child will become a USC upon entry into the USA 

[jagsfl 14]

11 minutes ago, payxibka said:

No, you are mixing up two separate processes. 

 

If one of the parents are a USC at time of birth, the potential exists for the child to immediately be a USC based on the parent. 

 

If the child is eligible for citizenship through you upon birth (if you meet the criteria), then no i130.  If you do not meet the criteria to pass citizenship then an i130 and the child will become a USC upon entry into the USA 

Thanks for quick reply. That sounds great, so in that case since I'm a USC, basically I would just go to the U.S. Embassy and apply for CRBA and US Passport. And the process for receiving approval of it - allowing child to come to states is relatively pretty quick? 

Are there any reasons why they would turn it down?

Edited June 3, 2019 by jagsfl

[Crazy Cat 39,227]

That depends on how long it takes to get a birth certificate.....

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, jagsfl said:

Thanks for quick reply. That sounds great, so in that case since I'm a USC, basically I would just go to the U.S. Embassy and apply for CRBA and US Passport. And the process for receiving approval of it - allowing child to come to states is relatively pretty quick? 

Are there any reasons why they would turn it down?

Almost that simple.  Read the CRBA criteria to ensure you are eligible to pass citizenship upon birth.  A vast majority can but exceptions exist. 

 

If they have concerns,  they will request DNA testing. 

[jagsfl 14]

4 minutes ago, missileman said:

That depends on how long it takes to get a birth certificate.....

 

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Almost that simple.  Read the CRBA criteria to ensure you are eligible to pass citizenship upon birth.  A vast majority can but exceptions exist. 

 

If they have concerns,  they will request DNA testing. 

Thanks gents! Seems pretty simple to me.  Appreciate your time.

 

[pushbrk 12,110]

You may want to look at the criteria for passing citizenship, but if you are a US Citizen who lived most or all your life in the US, then the only question is whether the child is your biological child.  I you are married when the child is conceived and were actually together at the right time, AND your name is on the birth certificate, there should be no issues, or request for DNA.

 

[Mr.Jose 64]

On 6/3/2019 at 7:10 AM, jagsfl said:

Hey all,

 

My wife is currently NOT pregnant at this time, however, I know I will keep wondering about this because we are currently trying to get pregnant.

We are just now sending everything to USCIS in about a week. So it will be [around] about 13 months from then (July 2020) when she should be coming to the states. If she was to get pregnant and in the next few months, she will obviously give birth here (in Indonesia) before the CR-1 process finishes. What's the situation like for getting a child into the states too? How long is that process like if you had already began CR-1 for spouse? Thanks

https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/crba/

[HuberKimFamily 29]

On 6/3/2019 at 2:10 PM, jagsfl said:

Hey all,

 

My wife is currently NOT pregnant at this time, however, I know I will keep wondering about this because we are currently trying to get pregnant.

We are just now sending everything to USCIS in about a week. So it will be [around] about 13 months from then (July 2020) when she should be coming to the states. If she was to get pregnant and in the next few months, she will obviously give birth here (in Indonesia) before the CR-1 process finishes. What's the situation like for getting a child into the states too? How long is that process like if you had already began CR-1 for spouse? Thanks

Hi Jagsfl,

 

So, I did the CBRA process in Switzerland for my son. Between filing the forms, gathering evidence, and receiving my son's USA passport it took us about a month.

 

If your child is born abroad, after receiving the birth certificate and the passport from the birth country start the CBRA process.

I am not sure if you are a USA citizen and how long you have lived abroad. But definitely look into this process because it was fairly quick!

 

Good luck!

[jagsfl 14]

On 6/12/2019 at 12:55 AM, HuberKimFamily said:

Hi Jagsfl,

 

So, I did the CBRA process in Switzerland for my son. Between filing the forms, gathering evidence, and receiving my son's USA passport it took us about a month.

 

If your child is born abroad, after receiving the birth certificate and the passport from the birth country start the CBRA process.

I am not sure if you are a USA citizen and how long you have lived abroad. But definitely look into this process because it was fairly quick!

 

Good luck!

 

On 6/3/2019 at 6:32 PM, pushbrk said:

You may want to look at the criteria for passing citizenship, but if you are a US Citizen who lived most or all your life in the US, then the only question is whether the child is your biological child.  I you are married when the child is conceived and were actually together at the right time, AND your name is on the birth certificate, there should be no issues, or request for DNA.

 

 

On 6/11/2019 at 11:15 PM, Mr.Jose said:

https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/crba/

Thanks a lot fellas.