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Hey consolemaster and Taka,

Im in the same boat as you guys...im at the NBC too.I think the same day my I-129f changed from MSC to the NBC....

My I-129F was transfered to the MISSOURI SERVICE CENTER after being in Chicago for a few days....Is this a good thing??

Will it get processed here?? or will they transfer again to CALI????

What can expect or do i just wait??

Thanks

I sent mine to that exact via fedex in Japan and i didnt have any problems...DO IT!!

Hello,

I am curious and im sure many others are thinking the same thing.

Does anyone have an idea how long it would take to do DCF???

I was thinking about canceling my petition in the US for my I-130 and 129F.Its been a month and i havent have any movement on my 1-130 and im still waiting for my notice with my 129-F.

I wonder if would be faster to apply for DCF in Japan and cancel my petitions in the US.

Has anyone tried DCF after March 22??

Any ideas?? Advice??

I dont think you can file for DCF since you dont reside in Japan and you havent been currently for 6 months.

I dont see why your wife being unemployed would be considered an emergency.I think they mean family emergency like a death or serious illness.

I recommend that you pay and contact Tokyo with your questions.As far i can see, you are not able to file DCF but you can go through the usual route..i imagine that will instruct you to file your I-130 and then your I-129F in the states ..that is once you get married.

But this is just my opinion....

What about DCF...its a immigratio visa right and not a non-immigration visa???

Great.... let me know what they say???

I think i will cancel my 2 petitions in the US because it looks like it will take about 5 more months and id like to have my interview in april or may and have the visa ready to go before JUNE.

HOW..im assuming we would have to contact CALI and Chicago and tell them of our plans.I imagine we need to send a letter as well but im not an expert.

It sucks that we have to file in person in Tokyo because i live in OSAKA but if i can file the 1-130 and all docs then i will do it soon!!!

Update:

I finally got an offical response and one bs response.

Seoul was waste of time even though they reside over Japan.

Here is their response "Sir,

You need to contact the consulate where you reside for guidance."

But ROME was helpful....

Dear Sir,

at this point the decision is up to you.

If you wish you may file a new I-130 Petition with the closest American Consulate overseas.Consulates overseas are now accepting again I-130 petitions for US citizens

resident in the country(cable 35045 from Dep. of State just came out a few days ago).

In this case you will have to cancel the I-130 and I-129F that you have already filed.

Regards,

Department of Homeland Security

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

American Embassy Rome, Italy

I hope this clear up any confusion you might have if you are like me and file in the US via the Cali USCIS and Chicago USCIS offices.

I think i will wait for my noal for my I-129F which i expect to arrive this friday.It takes a bout 2 weeks to arrive and then i will cancel those petitions..AND schedule an interview with TOKYO.It looks like Tokyo wont let you file or mail them the I-130 until you have you interview scheduled and then you bring it all at once.

Is this right Japanese filers?? Did the read the tokyo website correctly.

Thanks again.

1)Heres my question.....Can i still apply for DCF if i dont have a copy of my TAX TRANSCRIPTS?????

I am going to file my taxes for the last 5 years(including..1040/2555/w-7 for my wife and our japanese w-2s)

(2)IS it ok to just bring a copy of my completed tax docs??

(3)I made about 30,000 last year and so did my wife..i would assume we meet the requirements to be above the poverity line but we arent in the US..so i would need a co-sponsor..right? )

one more question for Japanese filers, if i file in NAHA..do it looks like i dont need to do the I-864...or does this only apply for the miltary..i thought it might be fun to file in okinawa and get a visa and a vacation out of the whole deal??

You can get some cool sake cup sets/

colorful chopsticks/japanese dresses yukata's for summer(like a bath rope)some cool looking sake bottles made of wood(with sake of course inside it. You might run to the 100 yen shop and get some cheap looking china stuff(dishes and what not and thats were the cheap prices chop sticks are too)Some paper fans or for paper lamps are cool too..

hope it helps...

I emailed 4 different USCIS(one in the US,Bangkok,Seoul and Rome)offices hoping to find out the answer for people who already filed in the US but want to do DCF now. I hope to hear something soon.

I dont mind paying more.I have plenty of $$ if it means i can get in the US sooner.

thanks ....money is no problem for me....im worth millions ....of YEN that is

BUT.....question about ....5) Affidavit of Support: (Required only if applying in Tokyo) Form I-864 is a contractual affidavit of support. Most family-based visa applicants must submit an I-864 completed and signed by the petitioning relative (sponsor). Mistakes in completing the I-864 are the most common reason for refusing an immigrant visa application. Please read all instructions carefully before filling out the I-864. (few questions....i need to file my taxes...i have completed the necessary docs...1040/2555/w-7w-2s for me and my wife..can i send this to texas irs and just bring of copy of completed 1040/2555/w-7???

I made about 30,000 last year and so did my wife..i would assume we meet the requirements to be above the poverity line but we arent in the US..so i would need a co-sponsor..right? )

one more question, if i file in NAHA..do it looks like i dont need to do the I-864...or does this only apply for the military..i thought it might be fun to file in okinawa and get a visa and a vacation out of the whole deal??

I know tokyo is back doing DCF but I have filed with CALI uscis office because we instructed to do so.

(****I meet the residence requirement because i have been living in Japan for 5 years and I have a valid Japanese visa until 2008 and my wife has been living in Japan for 10 years.)

WHAT are oveaseas filers supposed to do if we filed in the states but NOW...we want to do DCF??

Can someone find out ???

Tokyo is not useful and you have to pay money if you want to call them or email them which is B.S.Plus....I dont live in Tokyo...and the osaka office doesnt answer immigrant questions.They have always told me to call tokyo.

Any suggestions on this issue would be great!!!

anyways....

heres what tokyo requires but they dont mention anything about people who filed in the states and what to change..

Print out this page and check the boxes pertaining to your type of visa.

For each I-130 please submit original documents (bearing an original seal, stamp or signature of the office of record) plus one photocopy. English translations of all foreign language documents are required. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct. The translator must certify that he/she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.

Do not send anything to the Embassy or Consulate. Bring your documents to the interview. Before making an appointment, make sure you have all the necessary documents. All applicants must present the following documents at the interview:

1) I-130: This form is required in all cases. (Download form I-130 ) At the bottom of the first page of the I-130 please write an email address where we would be able to reach you.(completed this)

2) Evidence of Residency: The petitioner must provide evidence of residency in Japan for at least the preceding 6 months. Evidence may be a valid Japanese visa and proof of entry, a Japanese permanent residency permit, U.S. military orders, etc. (i assume my alien registration card and work visa on my passport will work)

3) Photograph: A 5cm x 5cm photo with a white background, taken within the last six months. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure between 25 to 35mm with the head centered in the frame facing straight ahead. Please submit one photo of the petitioner and one for each beneficiary (i have plenty of these mugshots

4) Proof of U.S. Citizenship: An original birth certificate, original U.S. passport or original naturalization certificate are the only acceptable documents. (i have one)

5) Affidavit of Support: (Required only if applying in Tokyo) Form I-864 is a contractual affidavit of support. Most family-based visa applicants must submit an I-864 completed and signed by the petitioning relative (sponsor). Mistakes in completing the I-864 are the most common reason for refusing an immigrant visa application. Please read all instructions carefully before filling out the I-864. (few questions....i need to file my taxes...i have completed the necessary docs...1040/2555/w-7w-2s for me and my wife..can i send this to texas irs and just bring of copy of completed 1040/2555/w-7???

I made about 30,000 last year and so did my wife..i would assume we meet the requirements to be above the poverity line but we arent in the US..so i would need a co-sponsor..right? )

one more question, if i file in NAHA..do it looks like i dont need to do the I-864...or does this only apply for the military..i thought it might be fun to file in okinawa and get a visa and a vacation out of the whole deal??

6) Photo ID: Please submit a copy of a U.S. passport, a U.S. military ID card or other photo identification for petitioner. (i have copies of my passport, valid us DL,japanese alien registration card)

7) Birth Certificate: Please provide an original birth certificate for the beneficiary. Note: For any birth certificate registered more than 6 months after the date of birth, please provide a written statement explaining why the birth was registered late and 2 alternate forms of original, secondary evidence of identity. Secondary evidence of identity normally means original documents dating from the time of your birth and childhood, such as prenatal records, doctor's notes and baby book, baptismal certificates issued on the date the baptism took place, school records/report cards registered or signed by the parents, or pieces of government-issued identification (SS card, driver's license, etc.). (i have a notarized/translated copy from china)

8) Copy of Beneficiary's Passport: Please provide a copy of the picture ID page, U.S. visas, other foreign visas and SOFA stamp, if any. If the beneficiary is non-Japanese, please also provide all previous passports for the beneficiary. (i have a few copies)

9) Biographic Information Form: The petitioner and the beneficiary should both separately complete form G-325. (download form G-325.) (i have these...but ...what about 325-a??

10) Immigrant Visa Application Form: The beneficiary should complete Part 1 and Part 2 of form DS-230. Please do not sign the bottom of the last page of Part 2. You will need to sign that form in the presence of a consular officer after taking an oath. (Download form DS-230)

(i have done these )

(11) Application Fee: The fee is $190 which can be paid at the consular cashier. Payment is accepted in yen or U.S. dollars. You may also pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club) or by money order payable to "U.S. Embassy, Tokyo".

(i can pay it)

If the petition is for a spouse or step-child, you must also include:

12) Marriage Certificate: Please provide an original marriage certificate from the jurisdiction where the marriage took place. If the marriage occurred in Japan, please submit a copy of the family registry.

(i got a notarized translated copy from the osaka office)

13) Divorce Decree or Death Certificate: Original divorce decrees or death certificates, or certified court copies of the certificates, showing termination of all prior marriages of petitioner and/or beneficiary are acceptable. (doesnt apply to me)

14) Proof of Relationship: If you have been married less than two years, please provide a statement of how you met and evidence of your on-going relationship.[b](been married for 2.7 years)[/b]

If the petition is family-based, you must also include:

15) Birth Certificate for Beneficiary's Children: Please provide an original birth certificate or consular report of birth for beneficiary's children. (no kids)

Appointments can only be booked for up to three months in advance.

Thats what the tokyo website says...any advice or answers to my questions would be great.

So..does this man Japan and Tokyo are back in business doing the DCF???

Ive been living in Japan for the past 5 years. My wife who is Chinese, has been living in Japan for 10 years So , i guess we can apply for DCF???

What am to do now?? I have sent my I-130 to CALI and got my I-797 and I sent my I-129F to Chicago..but waiting for my notice.

What do overseas posters do if we want to file for DFc and we have already started the k3/other spousal visa via the states?

Tokyo does really help and we have to pay money to talk to someone who is not usually a native speaker and doesnt know whats going on??

Any advice for me ..im sure some of you are in the boat??

pray for me too

Thanks YuanDan

Hello,

As some of you know im going through the slow process of the K3 visa...in Japan. I have a question about police certs. I was planning on doing DCF but things got busy and now it not possible. WEll....my wife is from China but has been living in Japan for 10 years.Ive been here 5 years.We were married in Japan.I got her police certs from China and Japan last year around May... so is there an expiration date for when they are valid. I would imagine the ones in China are still valid since she has lived there in 10 years, is this correct?? What about the ones I got in Japan last year?? Any help would be great!!

Another question..medical stuff...she did the medical stuff last year and the date was in MAY...will she need to do these again even if they are sealed?? Any advice...is the k3 medical different from the DCF medical??

thanks again!!!

contact the tokyo police headquarters....it took my wife about 2 weeks to get one in osaka.(Note)we are living in Japan so it will probably take longer to get them sent to you if you live in a foreign country.

I have had only one touch since it was received in Cali(3-1) and that was the 2nd day(3-2)..it took about 18 days for me received my I-797.So its been about 3 weeks since i had a touch.My I -129F was received in Chicago yesterday(3-16) so i hope i can get more touches soon!!!

i filed in CALI because the the tokyo embassy told me too...it took 16 days super sail mail to arrive but they did sent it too japan.I think people that are currently using a us address can get their i-797 in just a few days.Overseas filers will take longer!!

I found out chicago uscis office just received my I-129F.

My offical date was 2-27 but the notice date is 3-1.I havent had anyone look at my case since 3-2..so 2 weeks and no touches...

I hope you can get your receipt soon!!!I know how you feel...i was about to call them after 14 days and on the 15th ...it arrived

Here we go....you can add me to the mix

TIMELINES

Moved to Japan 03-02

Met my wife for the 1st time 09-02

Moved in together in 03-03

Met her parents in China 08-03

engaged 08-03

she met my parents in Japan 10-03

married 08-04

filled out the I-130 docs 2-24-07

FED-EXed I-130 2-25-07 to USCIS CA

NOA1 3-01-07

Touch 3-2-07

FED-EXed I-129F 3-14-07(ETA 03-15(10am) to Chicago

I finally got the I-797 notice from the Cali uscis office, Received date is 2-27-07. Notice date:3-1-07. They mailed it to Japan on March 06...arrived today March 13, 2007.

To all overseas filers..they will mail to your foreign address.

Now...does this mean...they have cashed my money order???

I also went to the uscis website and cked my info but all it said Current Status: Case received and pending. do you get notices if the payment was cashed...what am i expected to see here...

ie specific messages??

Thanks

ive been waiting since the feb 27th too..but i am starting to hear from everyone that they received their I-797 in the US and not overseas..but im an overseas filer who was told by their embassy to file in CA..but it doesnt mention include a us mailing address...what am i to do??

You can use skype to call the 1-800 number for USCIS.

do you have this number??? If so.. can you tell me what the USCIS cali number is since thats where i filed.

If i call, CAN i talk to someone who know about my case or will i just talk talking to someone who will tell me to just look at the website, all the details are there...

Thanks