shadow king
14h
Wife F2A visa pending- New Born Visa Process
Hi everyone,
I applied an I-130 for my wife (F2A category). She is outside USA, and the petition was filed in January 2023. I haven’t received any updates yet.
She is currently pregnant, with a due date in April. I’m a bit confused about the process for our baby’s visa.
Once the baby is born, do I need to file a separate I-130 for the child, or can the baby be added as a derivative beneficiary when the case reaches NVC?
If anyone has gone through a similar situation or has guidance, I’d really appreciate your help. Thank you!
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Waiting 4Ever3h
depends on how to proceed with the case. If you become a U.S. citizen in the next 2-3 years, it’s better to file a new I-130 for the child.
If you remain as F2A, you can add the child as derivative beneficiary at NVC.
I was in same situation, my child is born and my lawyer suggested to file a seperate I-130, which I did.
With the long wait times, my suggestion would be to file a seperate I-130 once he’s born, if and only if you’re gonna be a U.S. citizen in the near future
Alejandra Garzón 1h
if you are a citizen you can request a CRBA at the embassy of the country of your wife.
Alejandra Garzón 1h
and I think the permanent residents can do it too. please refer information about CRBA
