CR1 DCF via London Embassy

[Puzo 0]

Hi,

This forum has been an excellent help in the process, but I was wondering if somebody could help me with a couple of questions

I'm currently in the process of applying for a CR1 visa for my wife and son through the London embassy. I'm just getting the necessary documents together before I file the petition. Hopefully it'll all be sorted before May.

I was wondering if its possible that we'll be able to travel to the states for a fact finding mission/holiday before the application process is complete? How long do they take to return your passport after the initial petition has been filed - as obviously I will need all of our passports to travel.

I am hoping that we can go as it would help for evidence of Domicile status in the USA as though I am a US citizen, I have never lived there.

Many thanks for your help,

Puzo

[millefleur 5,047]

Hi,

This forum has been an excellent help in the process, but I was wondering if somebody could help me with a couple of questions

I'm currently in the process of applying for a CR1 visa for my wife and son through the London embassy. I'm just getting the necessary documents together before I file the petition. Hopefully it'll all be sorted before May.

I was wondering if its possible that we'll be able to travel to the states for a fact finding mission/holiday before the application process is complete? How long do they take to return your passport after the initial petition has been filed - as obviously I will need all of our passports to travel.

I am hoping that we can go as it would help for evidence of Domicile status in the USA as though I am a US citizen, I have never lived there.

Many thanks for your help,

Puzo

My guess is as long as you haven't filed anything yet regarding immigration visas, if everyone already has a way to visit the US (either WVP or tourist visas) then it seems you are free to come and go to the US as much as you want, as long as it's before you file anything.

I would definitely recommend going to the States in order to get evidence for your intent to domicile. I was planning to do that but then my husband's tourist visa got rejected so now I'm just having my mom help me out. Since you've never lived in the US, I'm guessing visits to the US will work highly in your favor, since they will see that you have been there and are seriously planning a move. I might be wrong (and hopefully someone more informed will correct me) but that's my hunch. Good luck!

[Puzo 0]

I haven't filed petition yet, but plan to asap. So I guess its best she doesn't travel with me on this short trip or it could jeopardize the process.

I may have to go on my own I guess... but it will be worthwhile. I have lots of relatives to see and evidence I can collect to prove we are serious about moving to the US.

Puzo

[millefleur 5,047]

I haven't filed petition yet, but plan to asap. So I guess its best she doesn't travel with me on this short trip or it could jeopardize the process.

I may have to go on my own I guess... but it will be worthwhile. I have lots of relatives to see and evidence I can collect to prove we are serious about moving to the US.

Puzo

Since you're filing DCF, your entire process will go a lot faster than people filing the traditional way. So your trip won't really slow down the process at all and it'll be much better if you have hard evidence for your intent to domicile.