DFC in Montreal with Adopted Children (Merged Threads)

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

Considering DCF for my adopted children, we have to live together for 2 years before we'd be eligible.  So I'm looking at ways to best prove that.  

 

1. Photos - I thought I would screenshot each photo on my phone to show the date/time it was taken, that way I can show regular presence together throughout the 2 years.  I was thinking maybe I would add the photos in a power point document, but I'm not very technically savvy so not sure if that's the best way?

 

2. Affidavits/letters - I thought we could ask various people to state what their relationship is with us and how they witnessed us living together and caring for the children?  Wondering if there is a certain format that should be used, if it can be scanned to me or if I need the original, and if it has to be notarized?

 

3. We are also compiling proof of flights, different residence permits, school and immunization records to show we were together and caring for them as our kids.

 

Any ideas welcome!

Edited yesterday at 11:00 AM by Crazy Cat

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

If you have gone through or are going through Direct Consular Filing with Montreal Canada consulate, please let me know how long the process took?

Edited yesterday at 10:59 AM by Crazy Cat

[Lemonslice 5,235]

Those are a (very) rare occurrence.  You might want to search the forum for the latest experience/timeline. 

[Confusedtinybird 46]

Are you trying to bring your children your adopted to the United States? Have you legally adopted your children? The DCF is not a route for adopted children. You would need to complete an adoption- file a petition wait. Complete everything with USCIS for the adoption.

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

Hi, yes their adoption was complete in their birth country and we have been living with them almost 2 years so we will file I-130 at the right time. The info for DCF has adoption listed as one of the acceptable special circumstances. 
 

 

[Confusedtinybird 46]

I imagine it might be a little different for adoption but I dont know. I actually might contact an immigration lawyer. I have done DCF and I did an international adoption a few years ago so I know it gets messy.

 

I would just double check that this can be done.

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

I'm just curious how people are explaining your overseas situation when you're applying for jobs in the States?  During the interview, do you mention you'll need a start date in a few months, or it might be delayed more due to immigration?  Do you wait until you get the offer letter, then say "by the way...I have this complication"?

 

I can't apply for DCF until earliest Oct 1 (because of needing to meet certain immigration requirements) with estimated start date of Dec or Jan so I thought it might be a little early for me to apply now, but I saw a good opportunity and went for it.  The company was really nice but told me to check back closer to 1-1.5 months prior to desired start date, which probably would not work for me having to deal with Montreal consulate (which I've heard takes longer than others).  Just looking for advice to form my strategy.

[Boiler 47,437]

 Not the way I have come across it.

 

The two main scenarios seem to be company move back to the US. Maybe were on secondment, married bit are now required to move back.

 

Someone who gets. a job needing short notice relocation, files for DCF so their spouse can follow sooner rather than later.

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

Yeah I get that but I don't want to be separated from my kids very long.  If I knew it would only be a month tops it would be OK but hearing that Montreal can be difficult and slow, I'm worried to leave first for an unknown amount of time.

[Boiler 47,437]

Then just file the I 130 and regular process, the Consulate will still want to see you have set up US Domicile.

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

I want to get back to the states as soon as I can, been away too long.

[Gabriel5454 28]

If your start date cannot be any earlier than January, it may make sense to simply file the I-130 now.  There is no guarantee that DCF will be accepted by the consulate so that would be the risk of waiting until October.

Edited Sunday at 02:05 AM by Gabriel5454

[wheresmyrainbow 1]

Thanks, I'm not able to file anything until Oct 1 because I have to fulfill certain requirement for my kids to be eligible, so I have to wait until then either way.  

[Sam Burns 197]

6 hours ago, wheresmyrainbow said:

  Do you wait until you get the offer letter, then say "by the way...I have this complication"?

If you do that I’m pretty sure the offer would be rescinded

[Lemonslice 5,235]

Returning to an employer who knows you might offer some flexibility.  Being a rare talent also. Probably a few other situations/sectors where it's feasible.

 

Otherwise, employers in general, why would they bother waiting for someone who's going to be stressed out by an international move, is requesting specific start dates, but might get delayed if the visas aren't issued?  Not impossible, but also not a given. 

 

Realistically, most families are separated for some time.

 

Since the interview will take place in Montreal, you'll also want to look up their domicile requirements.  

 

Edited to add:

Interview date =/= visa in hand.  Review recent experiences in the Canada forum.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 04:49 AM by Lemonslice