Help needed please. No idea where to start..

[MacUK 983]

I believe DCF would require her living in your country with you.

[Boiler 43,432]

The Employer applies for the work visa.

[WestWolf 0]

It sounds like a ###### headache to get a working visa. What I think is not to worry about working in the US next year, and just work on getting a Green Card so as soon as possible so in the future I can come over and work. Getting over there next year isn't vital, but obtaining a green card ASAP is.

Does anybody here know what effects becoming an independent has on my college student girlfriend?

Migrating to the US is a f'n headache, period. That's something you'll need to get used to the idea of no matter what, and the girl had better be worth it (as had you)

The latter is probably outside the scope of this forum; you might get lucky, but I doubt it.

[MichaelTaylor 0]

Migrating to the US is a f'n headache, period. That's something you'll need to get used to the idea of no matter what, and the girl had better be worth it (as had you)

The latter is probably outside the scope of this forum; you might get lucky, but I doubt it.

Yeahhh I guess I have to get used to that idea. Just relax and take it easy. I have t

The Employer applies for the work visa.

Is there a general work visa, or what would I be applying for..?

I believe DCF would require her living in your country with you.

Catherine would be coming over here if we wanted DCF.

After talking to Catherine it looks like our best option for us is this. Marry after college in Australia. Have her live here for at least the minimum 6 month period and apply for DCF after that time is up, then come back to the USA after I get the green card. If I happen to get a Work Visa next year that would be great, but if not I'll visit her on VWP and just wait it out for her. She's absolutely worth waiting for. <3

I better start looking up the DCF process. Any advice or tips?

Any advice on the possible working visa for next year...I'm still confused as to what I would be applying for there?

Also I saw something called the Student Work and Travel Pilot program..could that work for me maybe to work next year?

Thanks so much all you've really helped us out and put us on track.

[Ryan H 3,790]

For DCF to be possible, a USCIS field office must be located in the country. There are no USCIS field offices in Australia so DCF is not possible there.

[MichaelTaylor 0]

For DCF to be possible, a USCIS field office must be located in the country. There are no USCIS field offices in Australia so DCF is not possible there.

Uhhhh really?

Edited November 1, 2014 by MichaelTaylor

[MichaelTaylor 0]

Current DCF procedures state that if a US Citizen lives overseas they may file the I-130 for a foreign spouse, child or parent at the US Consulate / USCIS Field Office governing their place of residence.

This is from the FAQ here. I should be able to apply at the US Consulate in Sydney?

[Ryan H 3,790]

Current DCF procedures state that if a US Citizen lives overseas they may file the I-130 for a foreign spouse, child or parent at the US Consulate / USCIS Field Office governing their place of residence.

This is from the FAQ here. I should be able to apply at the US Consulate in Sydney?

The FAQ you reference has not yet been updated. At the start of 2012, a new procedure was implemented that ended filing at Embassies and Consulates unless there was a USCIS field office in the country. Lately, petitions filed by petitioners who live abroad and DCF is not available appear to have their petitions automatically expedited if the petition ends up at the service center in California. USCIS will officially deny they do this but reports from other members show that it does happen. There is no guarantee the petition your spouse will file will be automatically expedited.

You will interview for a visa at the US Consulate in Sydney; however, you will not be doing that until the petition your spouse files is approved and other steps between petition approval and interview are complete.

[Boiler 43,432]

There is a whole alphabet of visa's. Each withe different requirements. Being offered sponsorship suggests they have one in mind.

[WestWolf 0]

Any advice or tips?

Yes; stop posting personal information unnecessarily.

So far we've got your first name, last name, age, occupation and locale, and from that it's not far to your employment/school history, then straight to your facebook.

While that's not necessarily a problem, it's not smart, especially when you're dealing with USCIS; an agency who has no vested interest in getting you into the US.