Two questions

[miramita 0]

My husband and I have been married for just under a year. He is German, I'm American, and we're both UK residents. There is a possibility I will need to return to the US for work soon. Should we begin the DCF process while I'm still here in the UK, or is it better to file as if I'm already a US resident?

Also, he has a freelance journalist visa for the US. Can he use that to enter the US initially, and then file for a Green Card from there? We'd like to move together, or within a few months of each other at most, but I also think it would be very hard on him to move to a new country and be unable to work for the first six months to a year.

Any suggestions on the best way forward would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

[together4evr 360]

DCF is the best option. It is quickest.

Takes 3-6 months

If he comes to USA he might not be able to work legally till the process is complete in 6-12 months

If you file from USA it will take 8-12 months

He may get denied entry into USA if he is married to you

[miramita 0]

Thanks for the reply. DCF does seem to be quicker -- even at the busy London embassy. (Fingers crossed that's true.) Other posts in this forum also suggest it's OK if I'm living in the US for the second part of the application, as long as the I-130 was filed while I was here in London.

As for the journalist visa, he has been allowed to enter using it at least once since our wedding. But I suppose that once he applies for an immigrant visa that would turn up on his files. Anyone else out there with thoughts/experience related to trying to get a green card while in the US on a journalist visa?

Edited April 18, 2012 by miramita