Stay and file DCF or file in the US?

[txladykat 1]

Ok, our situation. Got married in September, I moved to Denmark in October, 2008. We had planned to stay here, but I am not liking it, nor are the kids, so we are coming back. Now, the question is when. I have the option of staying here until May (to meet the 6 month residency requirement) and file here, or to go ahead and file now in the US. Question is, which one is going to be faster? I mean, if we can't file in Denmark until May, how long does the process take doing DCF after that? Seems it might be faster to file now in the US and get the ball rolling. Your thoughts?

[LondonLad 0]

I would wait and do DCF.

[R and F 34]

I would also stay and do the DCF. Remember to go get your Dannish residency as well in order to file for your husband. Is that spelled correctly?

Ok now I am hungry.

[txladykat 1]

we applied for my residency in December, hence the reason we have to wait until June. They told us that once I get my residency permit its valid from the date of application, not the date of issuance. I sure hope that is the case, otherwise, that adds a couple more months to our timeline. I tried to read the timelines but that is sooo confusing. Can anyone tell me what the timeline is for filing in the US? IR1

[R and F 34]

we applied for my residency in December, hence the reason we have to wait until June. They told us that once I get my residency permit its valid from the date of application, not the date of issuance. I sure hope that is the case, otherwise, that adds a couple more months to our timeline. I tried to read the timelines but that is sooo confusing. Can anyone tell me what the timeline is for filing in the US? IR1

Ok well I know you will hate to hear this, but, I arrived on December 2nd and applied for my residency in February and it was given to me in late March, but when I picked up my card it had an issuance date of March 2nd which meant they had me first as a tourist for 3 months which they give you as US citizen and then I had to add 6 more months to the March 2nd date to file. So I could not file till Oct 2nd....

Do not know how it is in other countries, but this was in Morocco.

[YuAndDan 153]

DCF is the way to go, it is MUCH faster than filing an I-130 in the USA for an Immigrant visa.

Look at the timelines for estimates. (At least 9 months ,USCIS has been averaging 6 months to process I-130, then NVC time (2-3 months) then the Embassy) http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list...p;op5=&cfl=

The 2 DCF listed showed 50-60 days.

[txladykat 1]

Thanks everyone. Seems all think DCF is best..but if I had to add three months on top of the 6, you get just about the same timeline. I need to be working before I have to file the Affidavit of Support, that is why I considered to file in the US. But, I guess I could file DCF then immediately return to the states.

[txladykat 1]

Another thought, could I apply in the US no, but refile DCF 6 months after residency if that seems faster?

[R and F 34]

Thanks everyone. Seems all think DCF is best..but if I had to add three months on top of the 6, you get just about the same timeline. I need to be working before I have to file the Affidavit of Support, that is why I considered to file in the US. But, I guess I could file DCF then immediately return to the states.

Well I did not work the whole time I was here with my husband in Morocco so I only had to write a letter stating this fact. But I did have to get a joint sponsor since I did not work and thank the good lord that my dad was the joint sponsor and we were approved. Listen once you file at the Consulate they will adjudicate you immediately then more than likely call you like really soon and set up an interview within two months. We filed on Oct 22nd then he got called for his interview on Dec 22nd. So that was two months and it went by really fast. But then like you say you have children and I didn't.

So whatever is best for you, Good luck with your process.

[YuAndDan 153]

Another thought, could I apply in the US no, but refile DCF 6 months after residency if that seems faster?

Yes, I see no reason that you could not do that.

[gooberlove 0]

The only thing I can say is that if I would have done DCF, I would already be in the USA. Right now, I am only at the beginning of NVC. Good luck for all.