Novice requires Advice on DCF or I130 filing

[Vragbir 0]

Hello all,

I am currently based in London and planning to move back to the States in November/December 2008.

My husband who is French planning to move with me.

What are my options at this point?

Would it be easier to file in London or,

should we file in NYC?

The basics;

We were married in NYC in March 2008.

I own an apartment in NYC and enough savings and he is a freelance journalist so he can work

anywhere, so getting him a work permit is not essence, but he does not want

to overstay his welcome.

Any input would be greatly valued.

:help:

[YuAndDan 153]

DCF tends to be the quickest, however US Citizen needs to be in UK on a residency visa "Residency Stamp" and show being resident in the UK for at least 6 months.

Big note on DCF: Make sure you do not give up US domicile, you need to show that foreign residency is temporary.

[MargotDarko 0]

Hello there! DCF is faster, but it won't be done by November/December of this year. More like February/March of 2009 as long as you're ready to file asap. You both live in London together, right? If you've been living there on any type of resident visa (rather than just visiting) for at least the past six months, then you can file the I-130 at the London USCIS office right away.

If you aren't eligible for DCF, you need to send the I-130 to a service center in the US. When going through a service center in the states, the process normally takes about 10 months to a year. Before your husband has a visa, he can only visit for 90 days. And being married to a USC, he runs the risk of being denied entry to the US when visiting before he gets his CR1 visa.

The apartment you own is a great asset and will show both proof of US domicile and financial support.