Are we starting too early??

[cup1981 0]

Hey all,

My wife is subject to 212(e) 2 year HRR. We are just about a year into it and we are heading to Jakarta to file her I-130 and register my son's birth on June 20. We arrived in Indonesia on June 29, 2010, meaning he 2 year HRR does not end until June 30, 2012. Is 13 months before it runs out too early to start the process? We were hoping to get this started ASAP, as I don't know how much longer I can stand being in Indonesia lol.

I would hate to start this whole thing then get an IV appointment with 6 months left on her HRR. That would be a tough one to explain why I am postponing it for so long.

I don't think we can go to the IV interview with any time remaining on her HRR, right? Or do they simply post-date the Visa in those cases. Or will they flat out deny her?

Any help is appreciated!

[payxibka 10,044]

they won't deny but they cannot issue the visa until after that time expired or if you can get a waiver..

Since a a direct filed I-130 can typically be processed in a month or two, not a lot of sense to file with a year left on HRR. Might be better served waiting until closer in or see if you can get a waiver

[cup1981 0]

they won't deny but they cannot issue the visa until after that time expired or if you can get a waiver..

Since a a direct filed I-130 can typically be processed in a month or two, not a lot of sense to file with a year left on HRR. Might be better served waiting until closer in or see if you can get a waiver

We were going to try the waiver, but she had a J-1 visa via a Fullbright scholarship.

Fullbright + J-1 Visa = No way in H@#$ of getting a waiver.

Also, we have no legit excuse for her getting the waiver.

a) we can't use family separation as an excuse.

b) I am a freelancer an d can work anywhere

c) I am already in Indonesia

d) There isn't a war or anything threatening her life here.

[Done--Really 331]

Sounds like the best bet is to do something many of us wish we could do--live in another country for an extended period--it actually sounds like a lot of fun, and as you said, you can work anywhere. No since spending a lot of energy trying to accomplish the impossible. Have fun--wish we were there !!

[cup1981 0]

Sounds like the best bet is to do something many of us wish we could do--live in another country for an extended period--it actually sounds like a lot of fun, and as you said, you can work anywhere. No since spending a lot of energy trying to accomplish the impossible. Have fun--wish we were there !!

I am already in Indonesia, have been for about a year. I can't stand it here. Besides the exchange rate, it is miserable. You can't drive anywhere without putting your life in great danger (AKA everyone drives like they are running from the police), the government is horribly corrupt and their Immigration LOL don't get me started there.

I can't get out of here quick enough! Hence my rushing to get the process started. From what I am reading on other posts is that doing a DCF in Indonesia typically leads to a 30-day turnaround time for a visa. So, I think we will just do my son's paperwork and work on my wife's later.

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Is it your son by birth? Or is it a step son?

If the child has claims to US citizenship, as in you, a US citizen and meets the requirements, are the child's father

Good luck

[cup1981 0]

Is it your son by birth? Or is it a step son?

If the child has claims to US citizenship, as in you, a US citizen and meets the requirements, are the child's father

Good luck

Yeah, he is my son. I don't quite get what you are trying to say. He is not a problem, the issue is getting my wife's visa, She has a 2 year HRR from a J-1 visa on a Fulbright-sponsored scholarship/

[canadian_wife 1,791]

I understand, I was simply reminding you that your son, as long as you meet the requirements, does not need a visa, he needs US citizenship

You mentioned your son's paperwork, so I offered clarification

Good luck

[cup1981 0]

I understand, I was simply reminding you that your son, as long as you meet the requirements, does not need a visa, he needs US citizenship

You mentioned your son's paperwork, so I offered clarification

Good luck

Oh oh oh lol. I gotcha now, sorry I misunderstood and got myself all confused. We are going just for his citizenship on the 20th, I was hoping to limit making the 8-hour trip to only a few times by doing my wife's paperwork at the same time. Fortunately, the consular here seems to work lightning-fast when it comes to DCF of the I-130. Unfortunately, this means an extra trip-or-two to Jakarta.

Guess I will look at the awesome side that they work quickly. Hopefully they do not change in the next 10 months or so. I think we will file her paperwork sometime in early-May 2012. That leaves about 60 days for processing, and I should be able to push back the interview a few weeks, if they schedule it too early. Thanks for all the help guys and gals!!!

[Done--Really 331]

Get the kid's citizenship in place and then focus on your wife. It's really pretty easy

[cup1981 0]

Get the kid's citizenship in place and then focus on your wife. It's really pretty easy

Yeah, after doing more reading here, it seems a lot more transparent and wayyyy easier than Indonesia's Immigration. That's definitely a good thing!

Hopefully my AOS is accepted. I missed the 2009 number by about $100 or so.

[Ryan H 3,790]

Oh oh oh lol. I gotcha now, sorry I misunderstood and got myself all confused. We are going just for his citizenship on the 20th, I was hoping to limit making the 8-hour trip to only a few times by doing my wife's paperwork at the same time. Fortunately, the consular here seems to work lightning-fast when it comes to DCF of the I-130. Unfortunately, this means an extra trip-or-two to Jakarta.

Guess I will look at the awesome side that they work quickly. Hopefully they do not change in the next 10 months or so. I think we will file her paperwork sometime in early-May 2012. That leaves about 60 days for processing, and I should be able to push back the interview a few weeks, if they schedule it too early. Thanks for all the help guys and gals!!!

Starting this August (August 15th to be exact), if a country does not have a USCIS field office, then the I-130 will have to be sent to the lockbox in Chicago, Embassies and Consulates will no longer accept them after that date. Indonesia does not have a USCIS field office.

[cup1981 0]

Starting this August (August 15th to be exact), if a country does not have a USCIS field office, then the I-130 will have to be sent to the lockbox in Chicago, Embassies and Consulates will no longer accept them after that date. Indonesia does not have a USCIS field office.

Well, doesn't that just throw a wrench in the whole process. Figures that would happen in the middle of our stay here... Jeez. Thanks for letting me know that. It would have sucked to find that out at a later date. Looks like I will be filing early August then... Am I able to send it to the lockbox now, even though I am overseas?

[cup1981 0]

Edited... I found the law on another .gov site... Ugh... This is so dang annoying!

Edited June 4, 2011 by cup1981

[Ryan H 3,790]

Am I able to send it to the lockbox now, even though I am overseas?

Yes