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britishspouse   1

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Hey there.

Yes no more DCF after the 15th.

We recently completed a CR1 visa, hubby is in USA. From filing to visa in hand was 7 months 21 days so not too bad :)

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=717457 Here is a link to someone who just got the SB1 returning returning VISA perhaps you could contact them to ask some questions :)

Total time from posting I-130 to VISA in hand 7 months 21 days :D

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MJS_29   0

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DCF out of London is the best option you have got. With all the documents set in place and speedy response to anything the Embassy tells you or asks of you may get you with your visa in hand in 2-3 months. Look for people who have done DCF through London, their time-lines are really short. Good luck with your next visa journey!

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britishspouse   1

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DCF out of London is the best option you have got. With all the documents set in place and speedy response to anything the Embassy tells you or asks of you may get you with your visa in hand in 2-3 months. Look for people who have done DCF through London, their time-lines are really short. Good luck with your next visa journey!

not at the moment. I know plenty of people going through DCF at the moment and its been taking 5-7 months right now.

Total time from posting I-130 to VISA in hand 7 months 21 days :D

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Ryan H   3,790

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Yes no more DCF after the 15th.

That's only the case if there is no USCIS Field Office in a country, if there is a USCIS field office in a country, then the August 15th date does not apply.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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A and T   82

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Forgive my ignorance, but Scotland is part of the UK right? meaning you can easily go to any country in Europe for work? Considering the economic crash in the USA I would use being in Europe to my advantage. Have you tried Germany or Norway?

07-24-2009 Received NOA1
08-05-2009 Touched
10-02-2009 I-797C for Biometrics Appt
10-26-2009 Biometrics Appt. Completed
05-11-2010 Request for Evidence on both the I129F and I130
07-01-2010 Case Transferred to Vermont Service Center
10-20-2011 Contacted Ombudsman
02-07-2012 Case denied after almost 3 years =(
03-07-2012 Appeal Filed!
01-20-2013 Contacted Ombudsman again...

06-25-2013 EOIR Appeal Review

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vamos   0

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Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm in Edinburgh right now to get the photos to send with the I-130. We're not soley motivated by finance so we haven't considered moving to a third country where the economic climate might be better.

I'm now wondering if I should send the I-407 (abandonment of permanent resident status) and my current green card with my application or if I should hang on to it until the interview. Any ideas?

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vamos   0

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I stuck my neck out and sent the I-407 with the I-130. We got our receipt via e-mail from the embassy today! Therefore, in case anyone is in a similar situation it appears that this is the way to go.

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