Probably been asked before but here goes.

[Irish 0]

My wife is a US citizen. She and I were married a year and a half ago, have lived in Ireland since then and have a baby daughter together. Due to circumstances potentially beyond our control we may have to relocate to the US in the near future (a year to 18 months down the line). I seemed to remember reading some US Immigration details reffering to a simplified process for those living outside the US as man and wife for a set period of possibly three years but can no longer locate it. I am looking for any confirmation or denial of this fact. Will we have to go through the same process as everyone else? We can start the process now as we have the time to do it, however it would mean that I cannot enter the country for visiting relatives or if an emergency were to arise. My wife is from the Midwest where we would be living and on visting their immigration office we were informed that he process was fairly straightforward and quick because it is not a common destination for immigrants. In fact I couldve overstayed my visa and applied from the US. But we decided to move back here and until now that was the plan. I have zero criminal record and have never overstayed any visa in the US. Thank you in advance for any help.

[pushbrk 14,088]

My wife is a US citizen. She and I were married a year and a half ago, have lived in Ireland since then and have a baby daughter together. Due to circumstances potentially beyond our control we may have to relocate to the US in the near future (a year to 18 months down the line). I seemed to remember reading some US Immigration details reffering to a simplified process for those living outside the US as man and wife for a set period of possibly three years but can no longer locate it. I am looking for any confirmation or denial of this fact. Will we have to go through the same process as everyone else? We can start the process now as we have the time to do it, however it would mean that I cannot enter the country for visiting relatives or if an emergency were to arise. My wife is from the Midwest where we would be living and on visting their immigration office we were informed that he process was fairly straightforward and quick because it is not a common destination for immigrants. In fact I couldve overstayed my visa and applied from the US. But we decided to move back here and until now that was the plan. I have zero criminal record and have never overstayed any visa in the US. Thank you in advance for any help.

Sounds like a case for Direct Consular Filing to me. Start here. You'll also find this information by clicking on "Guides" at the top of any page here.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=dcf

[Irish 0]

I have been reading posts on here about a IR-1 visa. What is this exactly and how do I file for one? My husband and I will be married for 2 years in October. I REALLY don't want to go back to the states for an unknown amount of time without him seeing as how we have a 6 year old and a 10 month old. We are looking for the quickest way to get back to the states. So what is the catch?

Also, we read somewhere that if both the USC and the foreign national live abroad that you can have a family member sign the Affidavit of Support. Please let us know what is true and what isn't. Reading all of this gets REALLY confusing after a while.

[pushbrk 14,088]

I have been reading posts on here about a IR-1 visa. What is this exactly and how do I file for one? My husband and I will be married for 2 years in October. I REALLY don't want to go back to the states for an unknown amount of time without him seeing as how we have a 6 year old and a 10 month old. We are looking for the quickest way to get back to the states. So what is the catch?

Also, we read somewhere that if both the USC and the foreign national live abroad that you can have a family member sign the Affidavit of Support. Please let us know what is true and what isn't. Reading all of this gets REALLY confusing after a while.

Try the link in my first answer. If you have specific questions after reading the DCF guide, please ask them in the DCF forum.

Yes, if you qualify to file DCF and the interview occurs after your two year wedding anniversary, you'll have an IR1 visa.

Edited July 2, 2007 by pushbrk

[Irish 0]

I have been reading posts on here about a IR-1 visa. What is this exactly and how do I file for one? My husband and I will be married for 2 years in October. I REALLY don't want to go back to the states for an unknown amount of time without him seeing as how we have a 6 year old and a 10 month old. We are looking for the quickest way to get back to the states. So what is the catch?

Also, we read somewhere that if both the USC and the foreign national live abroad that you can have a family member sign the Affidavit of Support. Please let us know what is true and what isn't. Reading all of this gets REALLY confusing after a while.

Try the link in my first answer. If you have specific questions after reading the DCF guide, please ask them in the DCF forum.

Yes, if you qualify to file DCF and the interview occurs after your two year wedding anniversary, you'll have an IR1 visa.

I called the London US Embassy just now and they said, Since I am not a permenant resident I cannot file through them. I'm not a permenant resident because my husband brought me here on his Irish Passport, because they have dual citizenship. But because we live in the North I don't think we can file a DCF through the Dublin Embassy either.

[Reba 2]

then you'll have to petition through a US service centre. Read the guides for I-130 and I-129F for CR1/K3 processes.

Yes, if you have US family willing and able to joint sponsor your husband, that is allowable and possible. You would be the primary sponsor as his spouse, and you will have to have a US address.

What are your children's status? Are they both US citizens?

[Mrs. Irish 0]

then you'll have to petition through a US service centre. Read the guides for I-130 and I-129F for CR1/K3 processes.

Yes, if you have US family willing and able to joint sponsor your husband, that is allowable and possible. You would be the primary sponsor as his spouse, and you will have to have a US address.

What are your children's status? Are they both US citizens?

Yes, both of my children are US citizens. My son was born there. My daughter was born here in Ireland but will get her Certificate of Naturalization when she enters the states.

So do I need to move back to America, before him?

That and here in Ireland i don't have a job and haven't worked since I've been here(stay at home mom). But I will work in America(because I like working). So do I need to go back to the states and get a job and a 'domicile' before even starting to file? Thank you.