Pregnant Girlfriend

[Chris7061 5]

Hello, sorry I don't know where to post this. I am a UK citizen, my fiancé is a US citizen, we applied for a K1 visa in August, but have heard NOTHING. Since then she has become pregnant. Are there any visas I could get through my eventual child? I cannot find any info on a parent/paternity visa.

 

Thank you 

[aaron2020 11,651]

Once your child turns 21 years old, your child can petition for you.

 

The K-1 is your only avenue and quickest way to immigrate to the US.  You have to be patient.  

Edited February 24, 2022 by aaron2020

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

6 minutes ago, Chris7061 said:

Are there any visas I could get through my eventual child?

No.  A USC child can sponsor a parent when the child turns 21 years old.

[Redro 4,611]

10 minutes ago, Chris7061 said:

Hello, sorry I don't know where to post this. I am a UK citizen, my fiancé is a US citizen, we applied for a K1 visa in August, but have heard NOTHING. Since then she has become pregnant. Are there any visas I could get through my eventual child? I cannot find any info on a parent/paternity visa.

 

Thank you 

Have you broken up with your GF or are you looking for a quicker way to go to the US?

As a UK citizen you can visit with ESTA if you want to be there for the birth. 

Currently K1 visas filed in March 2021 are getting NOA2 so you have a couple more months of waiting ahead of you. 

 

[Chris7061 5]

2 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

Have you broken up with your GF or are you looking for a quicker way to go to the US?

As a UK citizen you can visit with ESTA if you want to be there for the birth. 

Currently K1 visas filed in March 2021 are getting NOA2 so you have a couple more months of waiting ahead of you. 

 

we have not broken up, just looking to expedite, I don't want to have to return home after the birth

[Redro 4,611]

10 minutes ago, Chris7061 said:

we have not broken up, just looking to expedite, I don't want to have to return home after the birth

Unfortunately pregnancy isn't a reason to expedite. 

 

But you are lucky to be able to visit while you wait out the process. 

Currently I-129Fs are taking 9-12 months at California. So you won't be reaching the next stage until June-August 2022. 

 

Looks like there is a mandamus for K1s at London though... so you might be looking at 2 years or longer before you can move to the US. 

https://www.visajourney.com/profile/345889-kez/

 

 

Have a look at NOA2 to interview for London here...

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op6=All&op66=All&op7=United+Kingdom&op1=3&op2=&op3=1&op4=1&op5=5%2C6%2C8%2C10%2C11%2C13%2C14%2C15%2C16%2C17%2C18%2C20%2C21%2C22%2C25%2C26%2C27%2C28%2C108%2C110%2C111%2C208%2C210%2C211&cfl=

 

 

 

Edited February 24, 2022 by Kor2USA

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from Bringing Family of LPR to Bringing Family of USC forum -- question is about visa options through US citizen minor child ***

 

[Chris7061 5]

1 hour ago, Kor2USA said:

Unfortunately pregnancy isn't a reason to expedite. 

 

But you are lucky to be able to visit while you wait out the process. 

Currently I-129Fs are taking 9-12 months at California. So you won't be reaching the next stage until June-August 2022. 

 

Looks like there is a mandamus for K1s at London though... so you might be looking at 2 years or longer before you can move to the US. 

https://www.visajourney.com/profile/345889-kez/

 

 

Have a look at NOA2 to interview for London here...

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op6=All&op66=All&op7=United+Kingdom&op1=3&op2=&op3=1&op4=1&op5=5%2C6%2C8%2C10%2C11%2C13%2C14%2C15%2C16%2C17%2C18%2C20%2C21%2C22%2C25%2C26%2C27%2C28%2C108%2C110%2C111%2C208%2C210%2C211&cfl=

 

 

 

Could I do that with an ongoing K1 application?

 

So you are saying I could travel to America, marry her, then just file the I-130? Would I still be able to visit the UK whilst that is processing?

[aaron2020 11,651]

2 minutes ago, Chris7061 said:

Could I do that with an ongoing K1 application?

 

So you are saying I could travel to America, marry her, then just file the I-130? Would I still be able to visit the UK whilst that is processing?

If you pursue the spousal visa process, it will be 1-2 years before you can immigrate to the US.

 

There is no quicker way for you to immigrate to the US.  If there was, we would tell you.

Stick with the K-1 if you want to be with your girlfriend and child sooner rather than later.   You can visit using ESTA/VWP.  

Edited February 24, 2022 by aaron2020

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

2 minutes ago, Chris7061 said:

Could I do that with an ongoing K1 application?

 

So you are saying I could travel to America, marry her, then just file the I-130? Would I still be able to visit the UK whilst that is processing?

You can visit during the process (K-1 or CR-1) at the discretion of CBP.  However, you cannot enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status.

Edited February 24, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Chris7061 5]

If we were to get married in the US, and I stayed in the US after getting married, can I apply for the I-130 and remain in the US?

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

3 minutes ago, Chris7061 said:

Would I still be able to visit the UK whilst that is processing?

Filing an I-130 does not allow you to stay in the US.  It sounds like you intend to stay and adjust status after entering as a visitor....which is illegal 

Just now, Chris7061 said:

If we were to get married in the US, and I stayed in the US after getting married, can I apply for the I-130 and remain in the US?

No.....That option is not available to you since you are outside the US.

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 minute ago, Chris7061 said:

If we were to get married in the US, and I stayed in the US after getting married, can I apply for the I-130 and remain in the US?

If you want to commit immigration fraud.  Sure.  

[millefleur 5,047]

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