traveling while pregnant

[Tay123 4]

hello,

 

will there be any problems traveling on visa while approx 7.5 months pregnant? want to make sure.

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

Up to about 36 weeks is normally OK with the airlines.  However, I would consult my health care provider for individual advice.  Good Luck. 

Edited May 24, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,723]

7 minutes ago, Tay123 said:

hello,

 

will there be any problems traveling on visa while approx 7.5 months

So 33 weeks. 

7 minutes ago, Tay123 said:

 

pregnant? want to make sure.

Depends on the airline. Per https://thepointsguy.com/guide/flying-while-pregnant/ some airlines will deny boarding.

[Tay123 4]

ok thanks, also, how do embassys typically operate if the applicant is pregnant or in the third trimester? any issues?

[Mike E 11,723]

5 minutes ago, Tay123 said:

ok thanks, also, how do embassys typically operate if the applicant is pregnant or in the third trimester? any issues?

They issue a visa to the applicant.

 

If the child is born before the visa is used, in general the policy documented in https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/after-the-interview/child-born-after-visa-issuance/ applies:

 

> If your child is born after the issuance of your immigrant visa s/he will not need a visa to accompany you provided you both travel within the period of validity of your visa.  You are required to carry a copy of your child’s long-form birth certificate for presentation to an immigration officer at the port of entry, together with a valid travel document for the child.

 

I believe at the port of entry, CBP will issue the child a temporary I-551. With that, the parents can apply for child’s U.S. passport book and card, and then file N-600 to get a certificate of citizenship.

 

If the child is born a U.S. citizen, then by law, the child needs a U.S. passport to travel to the U.S.  Embassy’s are not always quick to respond.

 

[Tay123 4]

13 minutes ago, Mike E said:

They issue a visa to the applicant.

 

If the child is born before the visa is used, in general the policy documented in https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/after-the-interview/child-born-after-visa-issuance/ applies:

 

> If your child is born after the issuance of your immigrant visa s/he will not need a visa to accompany you provided you both travel within the period of validity of your visa.  You are required to carry a copy of your child’s long-form birth certificate for presentation to an immigration officer at the port of entry, together with a valid travel document for the child.

 

I believe at the port of entry, CBP will issue the child a temporary I-551. With that, the parents can apply for child’s U.S. passport book and card, and then file N-600 to get a certificate of citizenship.

 

If the child is born a U.S. citizen, then by law, the child needs a U.S. passport to travel to the U.S.  Embassy’s are not always quick to respond.

 

 

 

what if they are born before the visa is issued and all abroad? Please clarify

[Troy B 221]

35 minutes ago, Tay123 said:

 

 

what if they are born before the visa is issued and all abroad? Please clarify

You would want to look into rules regarding Consular Reported Birth Abroad (CRBA).

Edited May 24, 2023 by Troy B
fix abbreviation.

[Tay123 4]

1 minute ago, Troy B said:

You would want to look into rules regarding Consular Reported Birth Abroad (CBRA).

both of the parents would be entering on visa and are not citizen, so idt the child would qualify for CBRA

[Mike E 11,723]

1 hour ago, Tay123 said:

both of the parents would be entering on visa and are not citizen, so idt the child would qualify for CBRA

You posted this in the IR-1 visa forum

 

I think you need to explain visa category

[Tay123 4]

13 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You posted this in the IR-1 visa forum

 

I think you need to explain visa category

sorrry this is a special immigrant visa

[Mike E 11,723]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

"Special" is not an immigrant visa category.

I gather this is what OP is applying for:

 

 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/siv-iraqi-afghan-translators-interpreters.html#S1

 

Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

Just now, Mike E said:

I gather this is what OP is applying for:

 

 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/siv-iraqi-afghan-translators-interpreters.html#S1

 

Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters

Oh...OK.  Thanks.  Makes sense.

[Mike E 11,723]

35 minutes ago, Tay123 said:

sorrry this is a special immigrant visa

I have no idea if you can add a new born to your SIV. I suggest you complete your timeline https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=389747  so that folks can help.

[Chancy 6,233]

*** Moved from IR1/CR1 Process & Procedures to Working & Traveling During US Immigration -- not a spouse visa case, original question is about travel restrictions ***

 

[Redro 4,599]

8 hours ago, Tay123 said:

hello,

 

will there be any problems traveling on visa while approx 7.5 months pregnant? want to make sure.

Who are you asking this question for? Yourself? Your mother? Your mother's son? A friend? Is this just a hypothetical?

You have many questions about different petitions and visa processes... is this someone who is about to interview soon? Or someone who is currently pregnant with no idea when interview will be?  Or someone in the middle of the process thinking about starting a family wondering about potential complications?