MarkGenefer

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

After late 2019/early 2020, routine DCF no longer exists. The case must meet "exceptional circumstances" or fall "under blanket authorization criteria defined by USCIS." https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-3

Exceptional Circumstances

Examples of exceptional circumstances include:

• Military emergencies – A U.S. service member, who is abroad but who does not fall under the military blanket authorization for U.S. service members stationed abroad on military bases, becomes aware of a new deployment or transfer with little notice. This exception generally applies in cases where the U.S. service member is provided with exceptionally less notice than normally expected.

• Medical emergencies – A petitioner or beneficiary is facing an urgent medical emergency that requires immediate travel.

• Threats to personal safety – A petitioner or beneficiary is facing an imminent threat to personal safety. For example, a petitioner and beneficiary may have been forced to flee their country of residence due to civil strife or natural disaster and are in precarious circumstances in a different country outside of the United States.

• Close to aging out – A beneficiary is within a few months of aging out of eligibility.

• Petitioner has recently naturalized – A petitioner and family member(s) have traveled for the immigrant visa interview, but the petitioner has naturalized and the family member(s) requires a new petition based on the petitioner’s citizenship.

• Adoption of a child – A petitioner has adopted a child abroad and has an imminent need to depart the country. This type of case should only be considered if the petitioner has a full and final adoption decree on behalf of the child and the adoptive parent(s) has had legal custody of and jointly resided with the child for at least 2 years.

• Short notice of position relocation – A U.S. citizen petitioner, living and working abroad, has received a job offer in or reassignment to the United States with little notice for the required start date.

Discretion

The list of examples provided above is not exhaustive. DOS may exercise its discretion to accept local Form I-130 filings for other emergency or exceptional circumstances of a non-routine nature, unless specifically noted below. However, such filings must be truly urgent and otherwise limited to situations when filing with USCIS online or domestically with an expedite request would likely not be sufficient to address the time-sensitive and exigent nature of the situation.

 

USCIS^[7] may issue a blanket authorization for DOS to exercise its discretion to accept locally-filed Form I-130 immediate relative petitions for certain filing categories. Petitioners in these categories do not need to reside in the country of the U.S. embassy or consulate, but they must meet the blanket exception criteria described below in order to file a Form I-130 with DOS.

Temporary Blanket Authorizations 

In instances of prolonged or severe civil strife or a natural disaster, USCIS may authorize a blanket exception for DOS to accept Form I-130 immediate relative petitions from petitioners directly affected by such events. 

Temporary blanket authorizations do not require DOS to accept a filing, but rather allow DOS to use its discretion to accept a Form I-130 filed at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Although DOS may accept a local filing by a petitioner who does not reside within the post’s jurisdiction, the intent of the temporary blanket authorization is to assist those directly affected by the disruptive event, not to speed up the process for those petitioners who are not directly affected.

U.S. Military Assigned to Military Bases Abroad

USCIS has granted DOS blanket authorization to accept Form I-130 immediate relative petitions filed by U.S. citizen military service members stationed abroad even in countries with a USCIS presence. This blanket authorization does not apply to service members assigned to non-military bases, such as U.S. embassies, international organizations, or civilian institutions, or to service members on temporary duty orders. Qualifying petitioners do not need to establish exceptional circumstances. This blanket authorization is not time-limited, but USCIS may revoke the authorization if warranted.

That’s sad to hear but again I’m here to thank VJ as well. 

I’m making a post that is about 7 years late. My wife and I just thought about this so I thought now is the time. In 2013 I moved to the Philippines. I was thinking because of a situation I had (nothing illegal) that I would make my life in the Philippines with my new wife rather than try to petition her to the US. I was ready to get comfortable in the Philippines and already had when I was reading about DCF on VJ. It was an interesting thought but I figured eh no way this would work. Well I thought what the hell after waiting 6 months to establish residency my wife and I made an appointment at USEM for the next day. We arrived with arms full of documents, pictures, receipts and more. The lady inside took what she needed and said we’d hear soon. 1 week later we were approved! Next step St. Luke’s, Interview and all steps done and Visa approved in less than 3 months. We arrived in the US together September 2014. So I write this for two reasons. One is to tell anyone going for the DCF, do it! You can make it happen. We are proof. Second reason is to thank VJ profusely since if I had never read VJ I might still be living in the Philippines. I may retire there though. Thanks again VJ from myself and my wife. Thank you Thank you!!

Not sure where to post this. I brought my wife to US via DCF. I also brought my stepdaughter 1 year later via a standalone petition. All of this done without an attorney and thanks to Visa Journey and some of the members. I recommend the site all the time. 

Hello VJ folks,

Hope this is the correct Forum. My Wife's Green Card expires in September of this year. We will be applying for her 10 Year card shortly. Her Philippines Passport is up to date and has 2.5 more years on it. My concern is that we might not get the new Green Card prior to taking our vacation this year. All Travel will be within the US but will be prior to the expiration of the current Green Card.

Anyone know if this is a problem? I know if I am travelling Abroad I must have at least 6 months on my passport not sure if same applies to my Wife's Green Card and Domestic travel.

Thanks for help.

Thanks.

I 130 accepted April 10. Interview passed November 3. Everything went smoothly. Uscis,nvc, and embassy. The site was a great tool for bringing my wife home via DCF and then one year later bringing home our daughter. Thanks for the site.

Hello all.

I am petitioning my step daughter from The Philippines. We have as of July 13 NOA2. Have called NVC several times, in fact today was told should have case # by about August 20. Should I wait or can I do something? Suggestions?

Not used to going to NVC since we petitioned my wife directly at USEM.

Thanks

Should've waited at Shakeys and used their wifi

Lol, I can laugh about it now. I was thinking then who the hell are these people to ask any questions of my wife. We have the visa get lost. But in the end done deal. As for Shakeys I have had my fill of Shakeys here I long for real pizza.

CFO is for the Phil national. The USC sponsor not only does not have to do it; he can't even get inside the building. You can drop her off and wait for her outside.

actually I got sick of sitting at Jolibee and with a little persuasion got inside sat in waiting areas 1st floor.

all done but thanks for responses

Thanks all for the help. CFO finished.

I'm thinking we will just go Monday extremely early and see if I'm right or wrong. I still have my appt for Wed if not.

I understand that she must get the sticker. I get that part. however this page makes more sense does it not? http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139:pre-departure-orientation-seminar&Itemid=917

little additon to my orig post 2 questions asked of spouse to determine if you need to attend GCP (guidence and counseling prog) Is your spouse a foreign national. No I'm a USC,She is a Phil citizen. @nd question is your spouse a former Philippine citizen again NO. then says if not to both you do not attend GCP.

Hello all, my wife must go to CFO this week here in Manila. My dilema is this: CFO website is very confusing. You either have to attend pre departure seminar no appointment needed 70 people accepted per day. here is a link to what I'm reading http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139:pre-departure-orientation-seminar&Itemid=917

this makes sense to me. or you do this other one called CGP which makes absolutley no sense because they ask you to bring orig NSO docs w u. We cannot they are in the visa packet which you cannot open. The questions to determine if you need to attend GCP make no sense either. Btw my wife has her CR1 visa so she is an immigrant visa. hope this makes sense.

Congratulations!Glad to see dcf filers in Manila .Mine took two months from filing to poe!Dont forget to pay the $165 immigrant fee before you leave.Best wishes!

Thanks

Yes, you can still enter.

I'm not 100% on the time you have to pay the $165 so check on that when you arrive in the USA!

Thanks man can't wait to get home.

You won't receive your Green Card till you pay the $165. You really should just try and pay before you leave.

http://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-immigrant-fefresh out of caash at moment. so if we dont pay we will stiull be allowed to enter country correct?

Congratulations!Glad to see dcf filers in Manila .Mine took two months from filing to poe!Dont forget to pay the $165 immigrant fee before you leave.Best wishes!

hey what if we don't pay the $165 before we leave?

Hello all, DCF is the way to go if you can do it. Filed at USEM March 31. Approval first week of April. Took Medical in May. Problem with XRay so my wife had to do sputum. 2 Month wait. July 21 passed Medical. August 25 visa approved. Just looked at CEAC site Visa Issued. Fabulous! Thanks for this great site and the help.

Ok, today is the day we call about the results after 2 months. I hope they give my wife an answer over the phone. We have been on pins and needles for these 2 months. Anyone have any ideas? We feel that no calls from them is a good sign.

I might add the instructions that come with the 864 are a little vague.

Hello, I hope there some folks who can give me some advice on filing the 864. Specifically certain questions on the form. I am living in The Philippines currently so where it asks for mailing address and residence do I use my current Philippines address or US address? This is in part 1&4. Sponsors employment I'm putting down my Philippines job all though that is ending when visa is approved so perhaps that should be empty? Should I put in my last US job and income? I had no US income in 2013 and obviously this year. Yes I have joint sponsors family members. Any help filling this out greatly appreciated.

Sorry if this isn't in the right forum. We filed DCF. Headed to SLEC soon. Anyone know if I can use my medical card from my job here in Philippines to pay SLEC costs?

let me tell you this. joint sponsor must file I-864A. Your husband must file I-864 income or not and state no Income.