Does being pregnant expedite an immigration law case? 14 Answers as of November 07, 2011
I am a legal resident of USA for 3 years, but my husband who I recently married is abroad. I want to apply for green card for him, but I know it takes a few years to get him here because I'm not citizen. Does being pregnant expedite our case and make my husband get the green card earlier? What is the best and fastest way to get my husband to USA?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC | Lynne Feldman
Best and fastest way may be to explore various nonimmigrant options for him to come while waiting for you to become a U.S. citizen.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/7/2011
The Law Offices of Darshak Shah | Darshak Shah
Pregnancy does not expedite the processing for your husband, you may file for him now as a green card holder and wait 3-5 yrs depending on the country, possibly you may become a citizen in the mean time and at that point you could upgrade your application or you could wait to become a US Citizen and then file for him. Also if you husband is able to find an employer in the US to sponsor him, he may be eligible for other non-immigrant visas.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 11/3/2011
Sheridan Law, PC | Siovhan Ann Sheridan
Being pregnant always helps immigration determine whether or not the marriage is valid, because it shows the seriousness of the relationship. If you are or are considering getting pregnant, congratulations! That is an exciting time.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 11/3/2011
Adam B. King, Attorney at Law PC | Adam Bruno King
No. The fastest way is to apply now. If he is not here by the time you naturalize then convert your application.
Answer Applies to: Idaho
Replied: 11/3/2011
Law Office of Christine Troy | Christine Troy
It does not unless you are facing severe medical issues.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/3/2011
World Esquire Law Firm | Aime Katambwe
No it does not. The fastest way is for you to get citizenship. Good luck!
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/3/2011
Fong & Associates | William D. Fong
No, there is no expedite for your situation.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/3/2011
Joseph Law Firm | Jeff Joseph
Unfortunately, pregnancy, alone does not expedite the immigrant visa process. If there were serious medical complications or problems, you would have grounds to ask for expedite, but pregnancy alone will not be sufficient.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 11/3/2011
Immigration Law Offices of Misiti Global, PLLC. | Nicklaus Misiti
No, it will not expedite your problem. It is impossible to determine the best path for you without more information. Speak directly to an immigration attorney.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/3/2011
Theresa E. Tilton, Attorney at Law | Theresa E. Tilton
No, your pregnancy is not grounds to expedite your husband's permanent residence. Even children born to you are not grounds to expedite. If you apply now for your husband's green card, you can shorten his wait by becoming a US citizen. You have been a legal resident for three years, so next year, you can begin your citizenship application. It takes about a year to process, at which time you will be eligible for citizenship. Meanwhile, his green card application should have been approved, and he will be an immediate relative of a US citizen
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 11/3/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
The fact that you are pregnant will not expedite the case. The wait is usually due to the availability of immigrant visas. Immigrant visa availability fluctuates each month. The fastest way to bring your husband to the United States is to petition for him to receive an immigrant visa as soon as possible. You should then apply for citizenship as soon as you are eligible. Once you become a naturalized U.S. citizen, the petition will be upgraded to an immediate relative petition if still pending. This will save you the additional time for processing if you would experience if you waited to become a U.S. citizen before filing for an immigrant visa for your husband.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/3/2011
The Law Offices of Kristy Qiu | Mengjun Qiu
Not really. You can get him a K1 visa once he comes here, then get married again in the US, then apply to adjust his status.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 11/3/2011
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law | Christian Schmidt
Your pregnancy will not make a difference. Your becoming a U.S. citizen is the only way to speed up the process.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/3/2011
Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Reza Athari
No, pregnancy does not make the process faster.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 11/3/2011
