DCF in Mexico?

[DerZinker 4]

Hi All! I'm looking for those who have filed DCF in Mexico because I would like to get this party started, so to speak. I have some specific questions as to how to do this..

Ok my story is long but I'll be brief. I am pretty familiar with the process because I filed for a K1 for my then-Fiancee back in April of '05. It was approved and we went together in October of 2005 to the oh-so-Lovely Ciudad Juarez. We were approved and she was granted the visa, but a bunch of craziness ensued, we returned to Guadalajara, and essentially we abandoned the visa there in Juarez and it expired 6 months later.

I lived with her there in Guadalajara, Mexico for roughly 3 years and worked there. We married in January 2006 (so, longer than 2 years) and we have a boy together, who is a US Citizen. I can prove all day long that I was (am) a legal resident of Mexico for those 3 years, so if anyone is qualifed for this whole DCF deal, it'd be me.

So.. What do I do? I understand that I fill out the I-130 and all that along with the appropriate associated forms, but:

1. Do I send all of the info directly to Juarez? Or where do I send DCF stuff for processing for a Mexican national?

2. Do I have to go personally to submit my application (do I have to travel to Juarez to submit this to the consulate)?

3. What kinds of Documentation do they request in order to be eligible for DCF in Mexico? What else do I need to provide on top of the I-130?

ANY help at all would be greatly appreciated! No importa si me contestan en espa~ol

Thanks - D

[malego77 2]

Hi All! I'm looking for those who have filed DCF in Mexico because I would like to get this party started, so to speak. I have some specific questions as to how to do this..

Ok my story is long but I'll be brief. I am pretty familiar with the process because I filed for a K1 for my then-Fiancee back in April of '05. It was approved and we went together in October of 2005 to the oh-so-Lovely Ciudad Juarez. We were approved and she was granted the visa, but a bunch of craziness ensued, we returned to Guadalajara, and essentially we abandoned the visa there in Juarez and it expired 6 months later.

I lived with her there in Guadalajara, Mexico for roughly 3 years and worked there. We married in January 2006 (so, longer than 2 years) and we have a boy together, who is a US Citizen. I can prove all day long that I was (am) a legal resident of Mexico for those 3 years, so if anyone is qualifed for this whole DCF deal, it'd be me.

So.. What do I do? I understand that I fill out the I-130 and all that along with the appropriate associated forms, but:

1. Do I send all of the info directly to Juarez? Or where do I send DCF stuff for processing for a Mexican national?

2. Do I have to go personally to submit my application (do I have to travel to Juarez to submit this to the consulate)?

3. What kinds of Documentation do they request in order to be eligible for DCF in Mexico? What else do I need to provide on top of the I-130?

ANY help at all would be greatly appreciated! No importa si me contestan en espa~ol

Thanks - D

Maybe I'd suggest you than you can go to the Guadalajara embassy to ask about the process. Or check their webpage http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/ maybe it would help a little.

Good luck

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Maybe I'd suggest you than you can go to the Guadalajara embassy to ask about the process. Or check their webpage http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/ maybe it would help a little.

Good luck

That's the consulate in Ciudad Juarez website. The Embassy is in Mexico City's website is: http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/index.html

but from what I have heard in the forums, only Juarez processes immigrant visas (DCF results in one); so you should check both websites

[Chica Yeyé 41]

From the Ciudad Juarez website:

Applicants for family-sponsored immigrant visas who believe they are entitled to immigrant status based on a relationship to a United States citizen or lawful resident alien should request that relative to file a petition (Form I-130) with the nearest office of the Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States. American citizens residing in Mexico may file petitions at the BCIS office in Mexico that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. BCIS offices are located at the Embassy in Mexico City and at the Consulates in Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana, and Monterrey. Resident aliens must always file petitions in the United States.

So it seems that DCF is possible (see bold). In any case, give them a call.

[DerZinker 4]

Thanks everyone for your helpful responses. I really do think that if anyone would qualify for DCF in Mexico (if it even exists) it would definitely be me. And I have tons of documentation to proove it, I just don't know where to start!

Although I have officially left and begun working in the US, it was only about a month ago that I did and no one has to know that I am not still living there in Mexico. My FM3 work visa is still good until November and last time I went for a visit (a couple weeks ago) they didn't even stamp it when I left, so theoretically I never left Apparently the immigration guys don't start working until noon in Guadalajara (second time I've had that issue).

Anyway, one would think that there would exist some kind of shortcut for an American who has been married for 2 1/2 years to a law abiding foreign national and who has a USC child with that foreign national. I mean, seriously. Do I really have to wait 8 months or whatever until my son and wife of 3 years can be with me? She was previously approved and granted a K1 visa in 2005.

I plan to call Cd. Juarez's 900 Number that charges an arm and a leg for general information to find out the full scoop on DCF in Mexico. If I don't get any love there, I think its about time I call Congressman Tancredo again

Any other ideas as to what I can do?

[DerZinker 4]

So it seems that DCF is possible (see bold). In any case, give them a call.

Thanks to Both you Guys It is definitely time I give them a Call.

Len - if I even can do DCF in Mexico, it would almost certainly have to be in Juarez as I understand it. Although I could probably file in DF, I would eventually have to go through Juarez anyway for the Medical Exams and all that.

Why the Hell can't they have it in Cancun?! or at least Mazatlan?!?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Thanks everyone for your helpful responses. I really do think that if anyone would qualify for DCF in Mexico (if it even exists) it would definitely be me. And I have tons of documentation to proove it, I just don't know where to start!

Although I have officially left and begun working in the US, it was only about a month ago that I did and no one has to know that I am not still living there in Mexico. My FM3 work visa is still good until November and last time I went for a visit (a couple weeks ago) they didn't even stamp it when I left, so theoretically I never left Apparently the immigration guys don't start working until noon in Guadalajara (second time I've had that issue).

Anyway, one would think that there would exist some kind of shortcut for an American who has been married for 2 1/2 years to a law abiding foreign national and who has a USC child with that foreign national. I mean, seriously. Do I really have to wait 8 months or whatever until my son and wife of 3 years can be with me? She was previously approved and granted a K1 visa in 2005.

I plan to call Cd. Juarez's 900 Number that charges an arm and a leg for general information to find out the full scoop on DCF in Mexico. If I don't get any love there, I think its about time I call Congressman Tancredo again

Any other ideas as to what I can do?

My two cents: do not lie to immigration officers. If you do not live in the consular district for 6 months prior to filing, you are not be eligible for DCF. The rules are pretty clear, and they apply for all USC's living abroad -- otherwise everyone could go the DCF route. If there's a chance they will find out, they will. Believe me my friend -- do not jeopardize your spouse's visa. Better go the IR-1 way if you are no longer living in Mexico. The way Juarez seems to work, chances are it takes the same amount of time

We spent almost 1 year in Canada waiting for our DCF to go through. So nope, no shortcuts I am afraid

And previous visas (in her case, a K-1) have little bearing in this new petition I think. I too wish the process was easier, but what can I tell you?

Calls to elected officials only help when you have run beyond the timelines USCIS gives to deal with cases -- not before filing.

Best of luck, L.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

So it seems that DCF is possible (see bold). In any case, give them a call.

Thanks to Both you Guys It is definitely time I give them a Call.

Len - if I even can do DCF in Mexico, it would almost certainly have to be in Juarez as I understand it. Although I could probably file in DF, I would eventually have to go through Juarez anyway for the Medical Exams and all that.

Why the Hell can't they have it in Cancun?! or at least Mazatlan?!?

Dude, I had to travel from Edmonton to Montreal to interview --- and believe me, that's much more distance than in between Juarez and even Chiapas.

Have you visited the websites at all?

[DerZinker 4]

Dude, I had to travel from Edmonton to Montreal to interview --- and believe me, that's much more distance than in between Juarez and even Chiapas.

Have you visited the websites at all?

Thanks again for your help Len. I would certainly never directly lie to a consular officer or commit fraud to improve our chances, because you're right, it will just bite you in the end. I have nothing but respect for US law. However, when it's in your best interest and your dealing with an organization as chaotic and often disorganized as that of the USCIS then I think you have every right to word things a certain way so that the results go in your favor, thats all. What you don't reveal doesn't always hurt.

I have looked over the websites (and looked and looked...) but just like the USCIS website, there's only so much you can take away from them. They all leave so many unanswered questions and there is no way to get answers about a specific case without talking to someone (and in most cases talking to many )

Regarding the consulate, it's SO not the distance that I'm complaining about. Hell, I'd go to Moscow if I had to. Have you ever been to Juarez? Let's just say it is a horrific PIT. With Mexico there's the Good, the Bad and the 'Why, God Why?' Juarez falls under the latter. I think that with the exception of a few cities in in the most poverty-striken areas of Africa, there is no place I'd Less Rather be than Juarez.

Ok sorry to go off on a tangent, but it really IS that bad. I'm just saying that of all the pretty places that Mexico has to offer, why choose the most vile city in North America?

Anyway my congressman got directly involved in our case when we were applying for her B1 tourist visa. After she was denied that visa I called my congressman back and told him that she still didn't get it. His people contacted the consulate in Guadalajara directly and, well, they called her back in and gave it to her and that was that. He's Good So yes, your local representative can be a HUGE help, but you are still at the mercy of the system (though neither of my senators were of much help).

I'm going to have to call Juarez Ma~ana and get this cleared up.

[Gaby&Talbert 1]

Dude, I had to travel from Edmonton to Montreal to interview --- and believe me, that's much more distance than in between Juarez and even Chiapas.

Have you visited the websites at all?

Thanks again for your help Len. I would certainly never directly lie to a consular officer or commit fraud to improve our chances, because you're right, it will just bite you in the end. I have nothing but respect for US law. However, when it's in your best interest and your dealing with an organization as chaotic and often disorganized as that of the USCIS then I think you have every right to word things a certain way so that the results go in your favor, thats all. What you don't reveal doesn't always hurt.

I have looked over the websites (and looked and looked...) but just like the USCIS website, there's only so much you can take away from them. They all leave so many unanswered questions and there is no way to get answers about a specific case without talking to someone (and in most cases talking to many )

Regarding the consulate, it's SO not the distance that I'm complaining about. Hell, I'd go to Moscow if I had to. Have you ever been to Juarez? Let's just say it is a horrific PIT. With Mexico there's the Good, the Bad and the 'Why, God Why?' Juarez falls under the latter. I think that with the exception of a few cities in in the most poverty-striken areas of Africa, there is no place I'd Less Rather be than Juarez.

Ok sorry to go off on a tangent, but it really IS that bad. I'm just saying that of all the pretty places that Mexico has to offer, why choose the most vile city in North America?

Anyway my congressman got directly involved in our case when we were applying for her B1 tourist visa. After she was denied that visa I called my congressman back and told him that she still didn't get it. His people contacted the consulate in Guadalajara directly and, well, they called her back in and gave it to her and that was that. He's Good So yes, your local representative can be a HUGE help, but you are still at the mercy of the system (though neither of my senators were of much help).

I'm going to have to call Juarez Ma~ana and get this cleared up.

I will defend Juarez just a little...there are much worse places in the world. No it isn't someplace I would choose to live and the people that live there do so because of the jobs available. There are a few acceptable places to go in Juarez, we stayed at Maria Bonita http://www.hotelesmariabonita.com/ingles/index.html

and with my wife's family there. This hotel is wonderful reguardless of which city it would be located. It really isn't that much more than the cheaper hotels but 100000 times nicer.

You live in the beautiful part of Mexico so I don't think anywhere in Northern Mexico compares.

[Gaby&Talbert 1]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1760445

Here is a link to a post for someone that filed DCF in Mexico.

You do have to go to Juarez anyway so you might talk to them about how they filed.

[DerZinker 4]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1760445

Here is a link to a post for someone that filed DCF in Mexico.

You do have to go to Juarez anyway so you might talk to them about how they filed.

Thank You So Much Gaby&Talbert!

That was just what I was looking for. Even though it looks like they just started the process, at least now I have someone that I can shadow after and be able to learn from someone elses experience. I'm calling CD. Juarez Tonight and should be able to get additional info from them.

I'm sorry I went off on Juarez You are right in that there are many worse places in the world and I'm sure the majority of Central America makes Juarez look pretty good. I think more than anything it's just the (poor) experiences that I've had there. But you're right. After having lived in one of the wealthier and larger cities in Southern Mexico where the system isn't as bad or corrupt, going to any of the border states feels like a dump. Heck, I get the willies just walking around in Mexico City

I'll keep you updated