London filing - Time Frames

[lplkemc 0]

Hi

I know everyone asks these type questions, but we are now in a blah situation.

1) We have not filed yet, but will soon. I am just wondering if they can speed up the process at all because my parents are experiencing terriblyill health (suddenly). I am an only child, so obviously we need to get moving. Will it make a difference if we note that in a cover letter or anything?

2) We plan on doing DCF - so if I have to leave the country to care for my parents (with intention to return here to finish things up) can we still DCF if I am out of the country?

Thanks!

[Jasman0717 9]

If the USC isn't in the military and has deployment orders there probably isn't much chance in getting the petition expedited. You can look at the immigration timelines link at the top of the page, there are stats there for the petition

[YuAndDan 153]

Many USC file DCF, and then return to USA shortly after putting the papers in. Is this what you are asking?

[frali 2]

Time frame wise DCF in London can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months

[lplkemc 0]

Thanks very much.

I am the USC. I am not in the military, so no deployment!

I know that I can file and then leave the country, but I am wondering if I need to leave the country to care for my parents BEFORE we file - will we still be able to DCF if I am out of the country?

Thanks again for the responses.

[YuAndDan 153]

Thanks very much.

I am the USC. I am not in the military, so no deployment!

I know that I can file and then leave the country, but I am wondering if I need to leave the country to care for my parents BEFORE we file - will we still be able to DCF if I am out of the country?

Thanks again for the responses.

You may run into a problem, the embassy looks at your residency stamp, sometimes if you leave the country and return the residency period starts over again, and will require 6 months residency to DCF.

[lplkemc 0]

]You may run into a problem, the embassy looks at your residency stamp, sometimes if you leave the country and return the residency period starts over again, and will require 6 months residency to DCF.

I have ILR here in the UK, and have been here nearly 10 years so that should not be a problem should it?

[YuAndDan 153]

]You may run into a problem, the embassy looks at your residency stamp, sometimes if you leave the country and return the residency period starts over again, and will require 6 months residency to DCF.

I have ILR here in the UK, and have been here nearly 10 years so that should not be a problem should it?

Proof of UK Residence: The U.S. petitioner must

provide evidence that he/she has permission to live

and work in the United Kingdom. Submit a copy of

one of the following:

• Appropriate UK Entry Clearance Stamp(s); OR
• If Dual National, EU Passport – photo page; OR
• U.S. Military PCS orders assigning you to the UK.

http://london.usembassy.gov/dhs/forms/i130..._for_spouse.pdf

http://london.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/i130filing.html

By Entry Clearance Stamp, the stamp may have to be dated 6 months before filing the I-130.

[Anyta Holland 1]

Once you have filed the I130 and it has been approved is up to your spouse to do the visa application, in other words, the Consulate does not expect you to interfere at all, except to provide the I864 .

This, at least was our experience with the London Consulate almost almost 4 years ago, so unless they have changed it, I think you may leave, if you needed to after the I130 has been approved. You don't even have to go to the interview with your spouse. I went, because I wanted to, but there was no need for it.

I guess, at the end of the day is your choice...

[MamaH 0]

I've also been wondering the same thing. My grandparents are in horrible help. My grandfather just had a heart attack in January, but he also suffers from an auto-immune disease where his white blood cells kill his platelets. This is causing him to bleed out on a regular basis. He's had 9 units of blood since his surgery. My grandmother who is taking care of him is close to cripple with rheumatoid arthritis. Her back is out and she's having to bathe him. It's sad that I am willing to move across the pond to help them and their own kids don't even call them to check on them weekly. But I need to get home to take care of them. If I filed my I130 DCF with a cover letter like you would give your senator for the expediated paperwork, do you think that would work?

[txladykat 1]

I asked this specific question to our embassy (Denmark). We have our appointment to file on May 1, but I need to go to the US before then to handle some matters. Their response was:

"As long as you reside permanently in Denmark until your petition is approved, taking a brief trip to the U.S. is not a problem". I then asked them to schedule my interview date, and they replied by email with my appointment and again addressed this issue by saying: In reply to your question if you can visit the U.S.: yes you can, as long as you do not relinquish your (temporary) residence here in Denmark until the petition has been approved."

My advice: check with your local embassy!

[MargotDarko 0]

You need to be in the country when the petition is filed as far as I am aware. You could go home for a bit, return and file, and then go back again though.

Like the others said, you won't be able to get expedition. However, when it comes time to return the DS-230 Part 1 and the checklist, if you include a note about needing to go home asap because of your parents' health, they may be able to schedule the interview faster.

[MamaH 0]

I called the customer service number and they gave me a number for the subject line to email the consulate. They said that they could not expedite until the I130 was approved then, you send them the information for your expedition and they will review it. It is not guaranteed.