If I have visa to live in El Salvador can i apply for I30 there as i see it would be faster

[RosalynRenderos 0]

Good morning Vj I have been living in El Salvador for 6 months, i came back to united states to get seals for birth certificate and marriage liscense and my medicine since they counrty dont have my medicine, 

I can apply for my visa for 1 year and was wondering if it would be ok to apply for my husband 130 there as i see it would be faster 

 

 

 

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*moved from “IR-1/CR-1 process and procedures” to “DCF” as OP is enquiring about DCF whilst living in El Salvador*~*~*

[Jorge V 195]

So if I understand correctly, you're the US citizen and you have a residency visa to live in El Salvador. You're currently back in the US but it's only a temporary trip and will be returning to El Salvador soon.

 

If the above is correct then yes, you should qualify for DCF in El Salvador which will save you up to a year in processing time. Your first step should be to head over to El Salvador's USCIS page ( https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/el-salvador-uscis-san-salvador-field-office ), find the contact information, and inquire about filing the I130 directly at that field office. You'll typically get a reply with some sort of checklist and instructions for filing.

 

In general the steps for DCF are:

1. Assemble the I130 packet and submit it directly to the local USCIS field office in El Salvador. Do not submit the packet to the Chicago lockbox. The link I provided says that you can submit your packet either by person or by mail. 
2. Wait for NOA2 (approval notice)
3. Your case is forwarded to the Immigrant Visa unit of the local embassy. The IV unit will assign a case number and send you a packet with instructions on proceeding with the DS260, medical exam, and interview
4. Fill out DS260 and schedule interview/exam
5. Attend interview and exam

Hope that helps! Feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

Edited November 24, 2018 by Jorge V

[RosalynRenderos 0]

34 minutes ago, Jorge V said:

So if I understand correctly, you're the US citizen and you have a residency visa to live in El Salvador. You're currently back in the US but it's only a temporary trip and will be returning to El Salvador soon.

 

If the above is correct then yes, you should qualify for DCF in El Salvador which will save you up to a year in processing time. Your first step should be to head over to El Salvador's USCIS page ( https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/el-salvador-uscis-san-salvador-field-office ), find the contact information, and inquire about filing the I130 directly at that field office. You'll typically get a reply with some sort of checklist and instructions for filing.

 

In general the steps for DCF are:

1. Assemble the I130 packet and submit it directly to the local USCIS field office in El Salvador. Do not submit the packet to the Chicago lockbox. The link I provided says that you can submit your packet either by person or by mail. 
2. Wait for NOA2 (approval notice)
3. Your case is forwarded to the Immigrant Visa unit of the local embassy. The IV unit will assign a case number and send you a packet with instructions on proceeding with the DS260, medical exam, and interview
4. Fill out DS260 and schedule interview/exam
5. Attend interview and exam

Hope that helps! Feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

Oh thank you so much

 

Yes i had a visa which i paid for and was approved 

Now to bring my apostle seal documents and that will give me a year visa, and i want to apply for my husband once i get my 1 year residence visa 

 

[RosalynRenderos 0]

4 hours ago, JFH said:

*~*~*moved from “IR-1/CR-1 process and procedures” to “DCF” as OP is enquiring about DCF whilst living in El Salvador*~*~*

I see there is a fee of $575 for I130A is that just to file for the I30 petition in EL Salvador 

 

 

[Jorge V 195]

9 hours ago, RosalynRenderos said:

I see there is a fee of $575 for I130A is that just to file for the I30 petition in EL Salvador 

 

 

Do you mean $535? The I130 packet (which includes the I130A) has a fee of $535 but that only covers your initial petition. The overall cost for an IR1/CR1 is about $1,200 after factoring in medical, interview, and green card fees. 

[Boiler 43,430]

OP has waivers as well.

[RosalynRenderos 0]

10 hours ago, Jorge V said:

Do you mean $535? The I130 packet (which includes the I130A) has a fee of $535 but that only covers your initial petition. The overall cost for an IR1/CR1 is about $1,200 after factoring in medical, interview, and green card fees. 

Ok thanks and the waivers not included

930 each waiver , .ok i best to stay in the states 

[RosalynRenderos 0]

9 hours ago, Boiler said:

OP has waivers as well.

What is OP

[Boiler 43,430]

OP is Original Poster

[TM92 527]

On 11/25/2018 at 6:38 PM, Boiler said:

OP has waivers as well.

Is DCF not an option for OP because of the waivers? Just seeking knowledge.

[RosalynRenderos 0]

On 11/25/2018 at 9:28 AM, Boiler said:

OP is Original Poster

What is original poster?

 

[TBoneTX 43,057]

"Original poster" (OP) is the person who started the thread = you.  

[Jorge V 195]

On 11/26/2018 at 3:57 AM, TM92 said:

Is DCF not an option for OP because of the waivers? Just seeking knowledge.

I'm fairly certain (but not 100%) that waivers are not a hinderance to a DCF petition any more than they are to a standard one. It sounds like OP may instead have to return to the US to work in order to raise the money needed for the petition + waivers. Returning to the US to work void the ability for DCF. I'm making some assumptions but that's what it sounds like to me.

[RosalynRenderos 0]

2 minutes ago, Jorge V said:

I'm fairly certain (but not 100%) that waivers are not a hinderance to a DCF petition any more than they are to a standard one. It sounds like OP may instead have to return to the US to work in order to raise the money needed for the petition + waivers. Returning to the US to work void the ability for DCF. I'm making some assumptions but that's what it sounds like to me.

Thanks DCF is what?

 

Im in United States now 

But i will return shorty due to the hardship 

I will raise the money someway 

Family and friends will help