US Immigration from Germany

We are getting ready to file the I-130 for my children. We are currently stationed overseas in Germany. As I am a dual citizen of the US and Germany, we have two options: (1) file through Frankfurt (DCF) or the regular route (for which I could be the petitioner).

If we would file via Frankfurt, I am assuming my husband would be the petitioner as he is the active military member and the DCF route is closed to anyone else other than military members (I think). I am worried that if he doesn t promote, he may have to retire? What would happen then? Are the cases send back to the US or would they keep them on Frankfurt?

Just thinking about this process sure brings back memories.

I am ready to file the I-130 for my (biological) children as a US citizen. My husband signed the two money orders we are planning to mail to the consulate. Does that matter? My husband and I are both US citizens.

hi everyone, so thanks for the support here ;). We have submitted the I-130 form. So now I am preparing the next step of which from what I understand, the affidavit of support seems t be the most difficult for us.

Our situation:

- Family of 4., 2 adults, 2 children. "Alien Dad" and the other 3 are all US Citizen.

- We both have jobs abroad right now. But from what I know that doesn't count for the Affidavit of support / I864.

We will quit our jobs here. Our background makes it probably not too difficult to get a job in the US quickly though.

- We would theoretically have sufficient (readily available/convertible into cash) assets in order to file.

- We have the support from family (grandparents) who could support us getting enough income on the affidavit.

The goal:

We do intend to move there all together, which means we can't get provide US-income "upfront" before filing. We would like to try to not split up our family.

The questions:

- What would be the best way to do this?

* only use our assets?

* only our family?

* both combined?

- Are there any conditions on who formally owns the assets (1 spouse=alien, 1=USC)?

- Should We employ a lawyer to get this right?

- There are different versions of the affidavit of support. I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ. Which ones do we need for which scenario from above?

Thanks for all the help people here are providing!

Hi all,

thought I'd start a thread for us March 2021 filers! USCIS received my package on March 8th and I received text messages confirming receipt of my cases on April 4th. I have only received one paper copy so far for form I-131. Right now I am waiting on my biometrics appointment letter. Interested to hear where you all stand!

Hi all,

just received my first receipt notice for my AOS case in the mail. On here and on Reddit I see some people reference the Lawfully app. In anyone's experience, is the paid subscription worth it? How accurate are the timelines and case analyses? Thanks in advance!