Traveling on H4 visa in pregnancy
I've got H1b visa and I will be traveling to USA in October, my wife (H4 visa) will travel in December (if I get clarity on the assignment length).
My wife is 3 months pregnant & by December she will be 5 months. If doctor allows then she will travel from India to USA because there is no one here to take care of her. So my questions are:
- We are going for stamping next week; do I have to specify her pregnancy? I didn't find anything related to it in the documents.
- When she will travel in December, will USA immigration stop her to enter?
- I really have no intention for grabbing citizenship for my child. I just want both to be healthy and I want to be with them when they need me. So, if she will be asked (may be because of her belly by 5th month), how can she justify her visit?
- Is there anything which I have to do to make her entry smooth? One thing I know is insurance. Any other thing which I have to take care.
P.S.: I am trying hard to cancel my trip but it seems that it is so critical that if I skip this I might have to lose my job as well.
Best Answer
One primary concern will be how you will pay for the birth - especially if it is premature or there are complications. Giving birth in the USA and most travel insurance plans won’t cover it.
I would be prepared to show that you have insurance but that you also have access to at least $20,000 or more in funds to pay the bill. This is because of (perhaps apocryphal) stories of immigrant women giving birth and then leaving the hospital without paying.
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Can a pregnant woman travel to US and give birth?
United States immigration laws regard pregnancy in the same way as other medical conditions. This means that if you enter the U.S. on a B-2 visa, you must have private health insurance or sufficient funds to pay for any medical care you might need. Giving birth in the United States can be costly.Can my wife travel during pregnancy?
For healthy pregnant women, occasional air travel is almost always safe. Most airlines allow pregnant women to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn or other health care professional can provide proof of your due date if you need it.Can I do international travel during pregnancy?
Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider or midwife.Are H4 allowed to travel?
As per the US Department of State notification, this applies to H-1B, H2A, H4, J1 visa categories. Dependents of H1-B work visas can now travel to the US, according to a US Department of State directive. This applies to H-1B, H2A, H4, J1 visa categories, the US Department of State said in a notification.Traveling to the US while pregnant
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