I am a US citizen who has been living in Japan for the past three years. I am currently seven months pregnant, and plan on returning to the US to give birth. I would like to bring my partner, a Japanese national, with me so he can at very least be present for the birth.
Upon contacting the US Embassy, I was told that due to the COVID-19 situation, they are currently not issuing visas, and are unsure when they will be able to resume doing so, therefore the only option for my partner and I currently is for him to visit the US on the visa waiver program.
My partner and I plan on marrying, but wanted to know the best way to go about this. Is it possible to apply for a spousal or fiance visa while he is already in the US as a tourist, or would he need to return to Japan first? We are just trying to find out the best and most appropriate way to go about this.
Thank you for any advice you can offer!
Upon contacting the US Embassy, I was told that due to the COVID-19 situation, they are currently not issuing visas, and are unsure when they will be able to resume doing so, therefore the only option for my partner and I currently is for him to visit the US on the visa waiver program.
My partner and I plan on marrying, but wanted to know the best way to go about this. Is it possible to apply for a spousal or fiance visa while he is already in the US as a tourist, or would he need to return to Japan first? We are just trying to find out the best and most appropriate way to go about this.
Thank you for any advice you can offer!