She's pregnant, I-129F benificiary question

utopiacowboy says on Dec 27, 2005, 15:40:

Your son will be a US citizen but she will need to go to the US embassy after he is born to get his certificate of citizenship. They may require DNA testing. He will also have to get a passport for travel to the US. There was a thread about this on PBH not too long ago.

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bbattiste says on Dec 27, 2005, 15:49:

Yea..He is a Citizen My son was born in Colombia on 11/30/2005. I think the process is the same, although I am married. You, your son and the mother must go to the embassy together to apply for a passport. Since your baby will be born an American Citizen he does not need a visa, just a passport which is issued at the embassy. When you arrive at the embassy enter through the side for citizens. When you get inside, you will need to fill out an application for the passport and birth certificate, costing $147.00. You will be interviewed about your relationship with the mother and both you will need to sign the forms. Also, you need two cinco by cinco photos of your son. They do not require a DNA test. just that all of you are present at the embassy. On the day that you visit the embassy you will receive the child's birth certificate and then they will send you the passport in about three weeks, but if travel is immediate they can issue an emergency passport the same day.

I had to present our registered marriage certificate and a registered copy of the child's birth along with all the other documents of both parents...our birth certificates, baptismal, etc. You can apply at the embassy any day after the child is born, but I doubt if you will want the baby to travel to the US until the mother receives her visa. So I suggest that you go with you wife on the day before her interview to apply for the passport and request an emergency passport. But if she does not live in Bogota, you can go to the embassy a few days after the birth and fill out all the necessary forms...then your wife with your son can complete them at the embassy once she is able to travel. I had to do this since I needed to return to the US for work and could not stay until my wife had her interview. But the birth certificate, SS# and passport are all issued at the embassy for a small fee of $147.00. You can check these websites as well.

http://www.travel.state.gov/family/family_issues/birth/birth_593.html

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsc127.shtml#English

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsc070.shtml

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsc039.shtml#English

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsc064.shtml#English

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walter says on Dec 27, 2005, 16:36:

Muchas Gracias Muchachos! Thanks guys. I feel better..wheeww

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utopiacowboy says on Dec 27, 2005, 16:45:

You've been through enough stress with your other adventures. Take it easy, dude!

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walter says on Apr 20, 2006, 18:08:

Here in Bogota with my Pregnant fiancee Well it looks like maybe my son will be born here. But I just did read the US Embassy website. They say that I need a marriage cerificate to get my son his passport and citizenship registered. But I am not sure how it will work for us. He is my son. But she is my fiancee with an approved K-1 visa. Does anyone know if my son will get his citizenship even though we are not legally married yet, but we are planning to do so in the states with her fiancee visa?

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walter says on Apr 20, 2006, 18:09:

Hello bbattiste But you were married? You did exactly what they wanted. marriage certificate, birth certificate. All I will have is a fiancee visa in her passport and our son's birth certificate with our names as the parents. What do you think?

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rjstuff says on Apr 21, 2006, 07:33:

If she comes to USA and he/she is born here then he/she will be a US citizen - check your local state office for rules on that! Good Luck

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Gator says on Apr 21, 2006, 07:57:

Not Quite Right.... Local and state governments have nothing to do with the citizenship process-strictly up to the federal government. However, rjstuff is absolutely correct in advising if he/she is born in the USA then citizenship is automatic. Then the state would become involved only because that is the government entity that will issue the birth certificate proving US Citizenship. If the child is born in COLOMBIA then you must apply through the US Embassy in Bogotá. If she obtains a visa and the child is born IN the USA you have no problem. There is no way, if the child is born in Colombia and you DO Not go through the embassy, the child will be able to leave without a visa. Remember, in either case, the child will also need either a USA or Colombian Passport.

Basically, here is what happens:

Birth Abroad Out-of-Wedlock to a U.S. Citizen Father: A child born abroad out-of-wedlock to a U.S. citizen father may acquire U.S. citizenship under Section 301(g) INA, as made applicable by Section 309(a) INA provided:

1) a blood relationship between the applicant and the father is established by clear and convincing evidence (DNA testing is mandatory and you are the one who pays for the test).

2) the father had the nationality of the United States at the time of the applicant's birth;

3) the father (unless deceased) had agreed in writing to provide financial support for the person until the applicant reaches the age of 18 years, and

4) while the person is under the age of 18 years --

A) applicant is legitimated under the law of their residence or domicile,

B) father acknowledges paternity of the person in writing under oath, or

C) the paternity of the applicant is established by adjudication court.



"SIC FRIATUR CRUSTUM DULCE. OBESA CANTAVIT."

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Gator says on Apr 21, 2006, 13:49:

Be Sure And Call The... airline you are using if she is still pregnant:

Most airlines allow pregnant women to fly up to and including the 36th week, provided the pregnancy has been straightforward.

Under IATA guidelines, pregnant women are allowed to fly in weeks 36 to 38 if the flying time does not exceed four hours. However, many airlines will not carry pregnant women after 36 weeks - make sure you check with the airline before booking. Airlines normally refuse to fly pregnant women who have previously given birth prematurely (preterm) or have had blood clots in the veins of their legs.

"SIC FRIATUR CRUSTUM DULCE. OBESA CANTAVIT."

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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