How is it fair that some countries get DCF and others do not?

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

With the recent news that many of us filing abroad are no longer getting expedited as quickly or at all, I've been feeling a little cheated that there is a way to DCF one country over. Why exactly are some countries allowed to DCF and others of us are stuck in the general queue?

[AnhDoiEm 9]

that is what we call LIFE, be patient thing will happen indeed, GL

[The Mean Lady 604]

Quite honestly I feel like those getting expedited through DCF are cheating everyone ELSE out.

In my mind, how does it make sense to expedite a visa for a couple living TOGETHER abroad?

It seems a lot more fair to have a quicker visa process for those that have to live apart for 7 8 9 10+ months

I'm not going to pretend to understand the logistics of it all, but that's how it makes me feel.

*FYI I am not either one of those scenarios so my opinion is unbiased.

I am filing in the US but I see my husband all of the time because I can drive to canada and work from the computer.

My personal opinion is that those that have already passed the conditional visa requirement should be expedited.

Because what are the chances of fraud if you've already been married 2+ years? Probably a whole lot less.

I AM part of that scenario

Edited November 14, 2012 by KDubovik

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

that is what we call LIFE, be patient thing will happen indeed, GL

If you hadn't seen the sun in months you'd be inpatient too!

Quite honestly I feel like those getting expedited through DCF are cheating everyone ELSE out.

In my mind, how does it make sense to expedite a visa for a couple living TOGETHER abroad?

It seems a lot more fair to have a quicker visa process for those that have to live apart for 7 8 9 10+ months

I'm not going to pretend to understand the logistics of it all, but that's how it makes me feel.

*FYI I am not either one of those scenarios so my opinion is unbiased.

I am filing in the US but I see my husband all of the time because I can drive to canada and work from the computer.

My personal opinion is that those that have already passed the conditional visa requirement should be expedited.

Because what are the chances of fraud if you've already been married 2+ years? Probably a whole lot less.

I AM part of that scenario

I get that perspective for most people. IMO, they should get rid of DCF for everyone or reinstate it in general. It seems a little odd that only petitioners living in certain countries get to jump the queue.

Perhaps they are worried that some of the other petitions are more likely to be fraudulent, especially if the couple is living in different countries and have only seen each other once or twice? I read a lot of stories on here where that is the case and it would worry me, as an immigration officer, why two people who love each other so much could stand to be apart for so long! I think at about 6 months into our relationship, I couldn't take only seeing him every few months. I know there are reasons that people absolutely can't be together, but I couldn't do it, I really couldn't. Also, now we are kind of even.... I understand what it is like to be a foreigner, not be able to find any food I like, try to find work, and struggle with people understanding my Danish. I think it is something every USC married to a foreign spouse should experience!

I do agree with you about the time of the marriage. People with longer marriages and children should probably get fast tracked. I cringe every time I hear of a case sitting in the queue and some pregnant lady is waiting on her husband!

I guess they do the best they can to be fair and impartial to cases and treat all marriages as equal.

What was the purpose of DCF in the first place?

[The Mean Lady 604]

I don't think the purpose of DCF was ever to have an expedited timeline, at least I've read that they won't admit to it, so I'm not sure what the though process was. My opinion is that there's a lot less petitions when you file DCF so of course the process will expedite.

I'm at the NBC and I've just started seeing people get approved from august so I'm kind of like O_O! Just 3 months?!

My company said they would loan me the money to complete the filing process, but I had no intention of taking that. I was thinking I would get my tax return at just the right time. If this process only takes 3 month, I COULD end up having to take that loan.

But I wouldn't complain if it happened. Maybe you and I can both be unexpectedly lucky =]

[pushbrk 13,252]

I don't think the purpose of DCF was ever to have an expedited timeline, at least I've read that they won't admit to it, so I'm not sure what the though process was. My opinion is that there's a lot less petitions when you file DCF so of course the process will expedite.

I'm at the NBC and I've just started seeing people get approved from august so I'm kind of like O_O! Just 3 months?!

My company said they would loan me the money to complete the filing process, but I had no intention of taking that. I was thinking I would get my tax return at just the right time. If this process only takes 3 month, I COULD end up having to take that loan.

But I wouldn't complain if it happened. Maybe you and I can both be unexpectedly lucky =]

Actual DCF means the petition doesn't go in the queue at a stateside service center. It is processed at a USCIS office abroad, that is located in or near an Embassy or Consulate. It's not that DCF filings were expedited or jumped ahead in the line, just that it was/is a very short line.

Life happens. Since complaining won't help anything, I suggest you simply deal with it.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Life happens. Since complaining won't help anything, I suggest you simply deal with it.

I think I'm dealing with it just fine, but I am rather curious as to why some countries are getting DCF and others are not.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Actual DCF means the petition doesn't go in the queue at a stateside service center. It is processed at a USCIS office abroad, that is located in or near an Embassy or Consulate. It's not that DCF filings were expedited or jumped ahead in the line, just that it was/is a very short line.

Life happens. Since complaining won't help anything, I suggest you simply deal with it.

That's exactly what I said

My opinion is that there's a lot less petitions when you file DCF so of course the process will expedite.

[pushbrk 13,252]

I think I'm dealing with it just fine, but I am rather curious as to why some countries are getting DCF and others are not.

Good. I gave you the answer. USCIS doesn't have offices in all countries.

That's exactly what I said

No, it's not. If it were, it still doesn't matter. Often, folks need to here the same thing from more than one source before they understand or are convinced.

[Darnell 8,479]

Here's my opinion.

When petitioners have filed from overseas, after the date that DCF was no longer available,

the Chicago lockbox sent the petitions to California

where they were fast-tracked. It seems as it was expedited, so we started calling it the 'auto-expedite' queue here at VJ.

It was wonderful, it was marvelous, casefiles were in/out in 3 weeks or less if no RFEs.

then on 15 AUG 2012, all I-130s were now to be adjudicated at MSC, the National Benefits center, for spousal visas.

The Center Policy at WAC did not transfer to MSC, and MSC is taking a FIFO approach, instead.

Sure, MSC may be routing petitions to local offices , but ....

So far, we've been seeing 2 to 3 months coming out of MSC for approvals. Sure, it's not 3 weeks, but it's less than 7 months, aye?

/end of opinion.

[Darnell 8,479]

I don't think the purpose of DCF was ever to have an expedited timeline, at least I've read that they won't admit to it, so I'm not sure what the though process was. My opinion is that there's a lot less petitions when you file DCF so of course the process will expedite.

I'm at the NBC and I've just started seeing people get approved from august so I'm kind of like O_O! Just 3 months?!

My company said they would loan me the money to complete the filing process, but I had no intention of taking that. I was thinking I would get my tax return at just the right time. If this process only takes 3 month, I COULD end up having to take that loan.

But I wouldn't complain if it happened. Maybe you and I can both be unexpectedly lucky =]

I have yet to see a Canadien filer get into the auto-expedite queue (those that file from overseas where no local USCIS office is available, formerly eligible for DCF'd filing) . Not a single one, and I've been tracking it along with Laure.

[Rezahoss 11]

Quite honestly I feel like those getting expedited through DCF are cheating everyone ELSE out.

In my mind, how does it make sense to expedite a visa for a couple living TOGETHER abroad?

It seems a lot more fair to have a quicker visa process for those that have to live apart for 7 8 9 10+ months

I'm not going to pretend to understand the logistics of it all, but that's how it makes me feel.

*FYI I am not either one of those scenarios so my opinion is unbiased.

I am filing in the US but I see my husband all of the time because I can drive to canada and work from the computer.

My personal opinion is that those that have already passed the conditional visa requirement should be expedited.

Because what are the chances of fraud if you've already been married 2+ years? Probably a whole lot less.

I AM part of that scenario

Thank YOU! I have been asking myself that question since I heard about DCF! It just does not make sense: So I should leave the US and live overseas with my wife and have my case approved faster?! Ridiculous! I have been waiting for almost 7 months and still have not received my NOA2!

[JohnR! 5,495]

With the recent news that many of us filing abroad are no longer getting expedited as quickly or at all, I've been feeling a little cheated that there is a way to DCF one country over. Why exactly are some countries allowed to DCF and others of us are stuck in the general queue?

It has little to do with fairness. It depends on resources, strategy and planning by the USCIS, which is to say there is no apparent rhyme or reason.

Just sit tight and wait for your process to move like everyone else. No, it doesn't sweeten the pot but there is really nothing you can do.

[The Mean Lady 604]

I have yet to see a Canadien filer get into the auto-expedite queue (those that file from overseas where no local USCIS office is available, formerly eligible for DCF'd filing) . Not a single one, and I've been tracking it along with Laure.

I never expected to get any type of expedition? I'm filing from the US.

[Fatana Ansari 0]

there is always a down side to everything... for DFC u have to be living abroad with ur spouse for atleast 6 months before u can apply!