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I got the email for the DS-260 on 11/22, one day after the last update. Immediately filled it out and called the designated hospital to make an appointment. Turns out it takes a few days to register the DS-260 in the system, so I called back on 11/25 and managed to get an appointment for her medical exam on 11/30. The results take about a week to be processed and they go directly to the embassy so no worries about them getting lost in transit.
 
In the meantime we headed to the prefectural police station and requested the police certificate. We go back on 12/5 to collect this.
 
Also got extremely lucky and snagged an interview time for her at the embassy on 12/11. Somehow some way, it looks like everything will come together within a few days of each other.
 
Assuming everything goes well with her interview, we should have her visa ready to go just before our flight out of here on 12/20. Crazy that about a month ago I was panicking about all of this, and it all just worked out. Particularly in thanks to @Crazy Cat, who told me about direct filing literally moments before I submitted online. Feels like we pulled off the heist of the century or something.
 
Will post a final update once everything goes through and we are (ideally) at home in America.

That's great news! DCF is a boon to anyone who can get it, I'm glad it worked out for you!

I got the email for the DS-260 on 11/22, one day after the last update. Immediately filled it out and called the designated hospital to make an appointment. Turns out it takes a few days to register the DS-260 in the system, so I called back on 11/25 and managed to get an appointment for her medical exam on 11/30. The results take about a week to be processed and they go directly to the embassy so no worries about them getting lost in transit.
 
In the meantime we headed to the prefectural police station and requested the police certificate. We go back on 12/5 to collect this.
 
Also got extremely lucky and snagged an interview time for her at the embassy on 12/11. Somehow some way, it looks like everything will come together within a few days of each other.
 
Assuming everything goes well with her interview, we should have her visa ready to go just before our flight out of here on 12/20. Crazy that about a month ago I was panicking about all of this, and it all just worked out. Particularly in thanks to @Crazy Cat, who told me about direct filing literally moments before I submitted online. Feels like we pulled off the heist of the century or something.
 
Will post a final update once everything goes through and we are (ideally) at home in America.

I got the email for the DS-260 on 11/22, one day after the last update. Immediately filled it out and called the designated hospital to make an appointment. Turns out it takes a few days to register the DS-260 in the system, so I called back on 11/25 and managed to get an appointment for her medical exam on 11/30. The results take about a week to be processed and they go directly to the embassy so no worries about them getting lost in transit.
 
In the meantime we headed to the prefectural police station and requested the police certificate. We go back on 12/5 to collect this.
 
Also got extremely lucky and snagged an interview time for her at the embassy on 12/11. Somehow some way, it looks like everything will come together within a few days of each other.
 
Assuming everything goes well with her interview, we should have her visa ready to go just before our flight out of here on 12/20. Crazy that about a month ago I was panicking about all of this, and it all just worked out. Particularly in thanks to @Crazy Cat, who told me about direct filing literally moments before I submitted online. Feels like we pulled off the heist of the century or something.
 
Will post a final update once everything goes through and we are (ideally) at home in America.

Small update!

After about 24 hrs, I received a reply from TOKYOIV@state.gov for us to submit at the US Embassy in Tokyo!
The date they gave us is cutting it a bit too close to our departure date, but I have high hopes.

They have requested we bring a few items for the submission process:
Filing fee 5cm x 5cm photos of both of us PDF printed and filled out I-130 form (was told specifically to not submit this online) My passport, birth certificate, etc. Things to confirm my identity. Marriage Certificate (Our family registry in this case, as my wife is a Japanese national) Proof of wife's name change, if needed Wife's passport I-130A printed and filled out, if needed Proof of relationship (pictures, letters, bills, etc) I-864 form (this one I am going to need to research a bit, not quite sure what it is) G-1145 form (if we want to get notifications about the visa process) The job offer letter I have received from the company I will work for in the US Seems simple enough, hoping it all goes smoothly!

Small update!

After about 24 hrs, I received a reply from TOKYOIV@state.gov for us to submit at the US Embassy in Tokyo!
The date they gave us is cutting it a bit too close to our departure date, but I have high hopes.

They have requested we bring a few items for the submission process:
Filing fee 5cm x 5cm photos of both of us PDF printed and filled out I-130 form (was told specifically to not submit this online) My passport, birth certificate, etc. Things to confirm my identity. Marriage Certificate (Our family registry in this case, as my wife is a Japanese national) Proof of wife's name change, if needed Wife's passport I-130A printed and filled out, if needed Proof of relationship (pictures, letters, bills, etc) I-864 form (this one I am going to need to research a bit, not quite sure what it is) G-1145 form (if we want to get notifications about the visa process) The job offer letter I have received from the company I will work for in the US Seems simple enough, hoping it all goes smoothly!

If for some reason it takes her longer to get the visa in her passport, hopefully she can just join you later. My concern would be the medical and everything else needed for her to get the visa, as it takes time.
 
Financial sponsorship form. You need to show you have income to support her in case she has a public charge. You will need to show proof of income and tax returns with this one.
 

Small update!

After about 24 hrs, I received a reply from TOKYOIV@state.gov for us to submit at the US Embassy in Tokyo!
The date they gave us is cutting it a bit too close to our departure date, but I have high hopes.

They have requested we bring a few items for the submission process:
Filing fee 5cm x 5cm photos of both of us PDF printed and filled out I-130 form (was told specifically to not submit this online) My passport, birth certificate, etc. Things to confirm my identity. Marriage Certificate (Our family registry in this case, as my wife is a Japanese national) Proof of wife's name change, if needed Wife's passport I-130A printed and filled out, if needed Proof of relationship (pictures, letters, bills, etc) I-864 form (this one I am going to need to research a bit, not quite sure what it is) G-1145 form (if we want to get notifications about the visa process) The job offer letter I have received from the company I will work for in the US Seems simple enough, hoping it all goes smoothly!

Just an update so far. I sent the following information to both support-japan@usvisascheduling.com (this is the email I was given by the Visa Support Center) and TOKYOIV@state.gov :
 
• Name of Petitioner (you), Date and Place of Birth
• Name of Beneficiary (your relative), Date and Place of Birth
• Name of Child, Date and Place of Birth (if NOT US citizen):
• Date you became aware of a transfer or other emergency situations
• Has a petition previously been filed on behalf of the beneficiary?
• Please describe the emergency situations
• Petitioner’s expected departure date
• Proof of petitioner’s physical presence in consular district – Please provide a scanned pdf copy of your resident permit, employment or school ID.
• Job relocation order or job offer letter- Please provide a scanned pdf copy
• Proof of petitioner's US citizenship- Please provide a scanned pdf copy
• Copy of adoption decree or family register with its English translation -Please provide a scanned pdf copy
 
So far no reply. Hoping to ideally get something this week so I can get this ball rolling in time.
Thanks again to everyone who supplied information. Feeling hopeful!

Thanks for this! I contacted the embassy this morning and was given a different email to send this exact same info to. I may as well send it all to this email address as well!

Thanks for this! I contacted the embassy this morning and was given a different email to send this exact same info to. I may as well send it all to this email address as well!

Here is a DCF case that is fairly recent and also based in Japan.  It may be helpful.
 
Good Luck!
 
 

Fortunately, you caught me JUST as I was about to submit. I am going to try the DCF route. Thank you so much!

~~MOved to the DCF forum, from IR1/CR1 P&P- As it turns out DCF is a possibility for the OP.~~

Fortunately, you caught me JUST as I was about to submit. I am going to try the DCF route. Thank you so much!

Fortunately, you caught me JUST as I was about to submit. I am going to try the DCF route. Thank you so much!

Fortunately, you caught me JUST as I was about to submit. I am going to try the DCF route. Thank you so much!

Great!!!!!!!   Contact the consulate and request DCF for exceptional circumstances......Good luck on your journey.

The fastest route would have been a Direct Consular Filing with the consulate.  The consulate is not authorized to process an I-130 locally if already submitted.  You now must contact USCIS and request an expedite.  This will not be a fast process.
 

Fortunately, you caught me JUST as I was about to submit. I am going to try the DCF route. Thank you so much!