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My husband and I are currently residing in Dublin, Ireland. My husband got a job offer in the US and we want to apply for DCF. Unfortunately the Dublin embassy does not offer this service so we applied to London and we explained our situation. They emailed us today to say they cannot accept our request. 
Is this because we don’t reside in London? Someone please help!

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6 minutes ago, Khloe20 said:

Is this because we don’t reside in London?

 

Likely because you don't reside in the UK.  Did you send the DCF request to the consulate in Dublin first, and they denied it saying they don't accept direct filing?

 

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8 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Likely because you don't reside in the UK.  Did you send the DCF request to the consulate in Dublin first, and they denied it saying they don't accept direct filing?

 

Yes we asked the consulate in Dublin first but they said they do not offer this service. So we asked London embassy.. 

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What is your Husbands status in Ireland

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58 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Consulates have discretion on whether or not they accept your case.. I’m afraid you will have to go the regular CR1/IR1 route.

Do you think we could try a different consulate? I would of thought because my own country doesn’t offer DCF we could of applied elsewhere.

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2 minutes ago, Khloe20 said:

He has a residency card 

Hmm do not know all consulates are supposed to offer Exceptional DCF

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17 hours ago, Khloe20 said:

He has a residency card 

If you haven't already, call them and explain all the circumstances and urgency of your situation in detail. Maybe there was some misunderstanding, or maybe they can suggest an alternative expedited solution. It's worth a try.

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Reading the original post again the job was offered, has it been accepted? Start date etc.

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19 hours ago, Khloe20 said:

My husband and I are currently residing in Dublin, Ireland. My husband got a job offer in the US and we want to apply for DCF. Unfortunately the Dublin embassy does not offer this service so we applied to London and we explained our situation. They emailed us today to say they cannot accept our request. 
Is this because we don’t reside in London? Someone please help!

Are you the petitioner or beneficiary?  If your husband is a USC, it seems odd.  Good luck.

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21 hours ago, Khloe20 said:

Do you think we could try a different consulate? I would have thought because my own country doesn’t offer DCF we could have applied elsewhere.

Seems like you do not understand the purpose of DCF…….  It is for the spouse of a USC living together in the country where the consulate is located.

 

You can’t consulate shop.   Just file the petition online.

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14 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Seems like you do not understand the purpose of DCF…….  It is for the spouse of a USC living together in the country where the consulate is located.

 

You can’t consulate shop.   Just file the petition online.

We are both living in Dublin. But since Dublin don’t offer DCF we can’t apply at a different consulate? 

18 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Are you the petitioner or beneficiary?  If your husband is a USC, it seems odd.  Good luck.

I’m the beneficiary. My husband is a USC and has a job offer in the states. I think it’s odd too. 

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1 hour ago, Khloe20 said:

We are both living in Dublin. But since Dublin don’t offer DCF we can’t apply at a different consulate? 

 

No. You can only apply for DCF through the consulate that has jurisdiction for your country of residence . It is not a right to be able to access DCF. It is an opportunity that may be available but is not guaranteed. It is at the discretion of the consulate.

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4 hours ago, Khloe20 said:

We are both living in Dublin. But since Dublin don’t offer DCF we can’t apply at a different consulate? 

I’m the beneficiary. My husband is a USC and has a job offer in the states. I think it’s odd too. 

I assume this is the issue

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