CR-1 / IR-1 OR Direct Consular Filing?

[Dakine 26]

My fiance and I are getting married in Brazil in May of 2009. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations on chosing between applying for a CR-1/IR-1 via an I-130 in the USA or doing a Direct Consular Filing in Sao Paulo?

We would like to be living together again in the USA as soon as possible and my fiance would like to be able to work asap and be free to travel hence the reason for not applying for a K1.

We have some past "history" which might influence advice:

In 2006 my fiance was unfortunately arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault charge, he had overstayed his tourist visa and was subsequently deported in 2007.

Will this adversely affect either application method?

Any advice and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

I cannot help you for what happened in 2006 and 2007 but here I am quoting, what I found on a web site:

Some people say that doing DCF in Brazil is not that easy. You will need a marriage certificate, which is not easy to get. Your fiancé/fiancée should get all what is required for a marriage certificate in her local county because it takes time to put everything together. After you get the marriage certificate, apply directly in at the US consulate in Rio since that is where petitions are processed. You, the petitioner, need to apply in person. Like a regular processing, he/she will complete documents (OF-169 and OF-230, part I) mailed by the Consulate, get police certificates, and will go through a medical exam. Once completed, your fiancé/fiancée will be notified to pick up her conditional status green card.

Not to keep beating a dead horse, but fiancé/fiancée are not eligible to file DCF at any consulate.

Yo Daboy!

I've mentioned to "I miss her" not to post unless he/she has better info also. Continues posting misinformation.

Where's the Captain?

Edited April 20, 2009 by Haole

[daboyz 36]

My fiance and I are getting married in Brazil in May of 2009. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations on chosing between applying for a CR-1/IR-1 via an I-130 in the USA or doing a Direct Consular Filing in Sao Paulo?

We would like to be living together again in the USA as soon as possible and my fiance would like to be able to work asap and be free to travel hence the reason for not applying for a K1.

We have some past "history" which might influence advice:

In 2006 my fiance was unfortunately arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault charge, he had overstayed his tourist visa and was subsequently deported in 2007.

Will this adversely affect either application method?

Any advice and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

I cannot help you for what happened in 2006 and 2007 but here I am quoting, what I found on a web site:

Some people say that doing DCF in Brazil is not that easy. You will need a marriage certificate, which is not easy to get. Your fiancé/fiancée should get all what is required for a marriage certificate in her local county because it takes time to put everything together. After you get the marriage certificate, apply directly in at the US consulate in Rio since that is where petitions are processed. You, the petitioner, need to apply in person. Like a regular processing, he/she will complete documents (OF-169 and OF-230, part I) mailed by the Consulate, get police certificates, and will go through a medical exam. Once completed, your fiancé/fiancée will be notified to pick up her conditional status green card.

Not to keep beating a dead horse, but fiancé/fiancée are not eligible to file DCF at any consulate.

Yo Daboy!

I've mentioned to "I miss her" not to post unless he/she has better info also. Continues posting misinformation.

Where's the Captain?

I reported him this time. He has done this so many times. One time someone got 221g. He told them that their petition would be returned to USCIS and die there. The OP of that thread was devastated. I got 221g, so I know what it's all about.

He doesn't realize that posting erroneous information could actually have an effect on peoples lives. I could see if it was a couple times, but he just keeps on doing it.

Oh well.... hopefully the OP will go to the "official" website of the Embassy. It lays out the requirements.

[I Miss Her 0]

My fiance and I are getting married in Brazil in May of 2009. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations on chosing between applying for a CR-1/IR-1 via an I-130 in the USA or doing a Direct Consular Filing in Sao Paulo?

We would like to be living together again in the USA as soon as possible and my fiance would like to be able to work asap and be free to travel hence the reason for not applying for a K1.

We have some past "history" which might influence advice:

In 2006 my fiance was unfortunately arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault charge, he had overstayed his tourist visa and was subsequently deported in 2007.

Will this adversely affect either application method?

Any advice and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

I cannot help you for what happened in 2006 and 2007 but here I am quoting, what I found on a web site:

Some people say that doing DCF in Brazil is not that easy. You will need a marriage certificate, which is not easy to get. Your fiancé/fiancée should get all what is required for a marriage certificate in her local county because it takes time to put everything together. After you get the marriage certificate, apply directly in at the US consulate in Rio since that is where petitions are processed. You, the petitioner, need to apply in person. Like a regular processing, he/she will complete documents (OF-169 and OF-230, part I) mailed by the Consulate, get police certificates, and will go through a medical exam. Once completed, your fiancé/fiancée will be notified to pick up her conditional status green card.

Not to keep beating a dead horse, but fiancé/fiancée are not eligible to file DCF at any consulate.

Yo Daboy!

I've mentioned to "I miss her" not to post unless he/she has better info also. Continues posting misinformation.

Where's the Captain?

Dear Haole and daboyz

All I did quoted info from a website, I may have been missed the posting date but you guys used very harsh language whenever get the chance which is not up to the VJ standard. Please maintain dignity, help others and admit mistakes.

Some related info about DCF Brazil:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/lofivers...hp/t182492.html

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/DCFandnoDCFcountries.html (current to Dec., 2007)

[daboyz 36]

My fiance and I are getting married in Brazil in May of 2009. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations on chosing between applying for a CR-1/IR-1 via an I-130 in the USA or doing a Direct Consular Filing in Sao Paulo?

We would like to be living together again in the USA as soon as possible and my fiance would like to be able to work asap and be free to travel hence the reason for not applying for a K1.

We have some past "history" which might influence advice:

In 2006 my fiance was unfortunately arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault charge, he had overstayed his tourist visa and was subsequently deported in 2007.

Will this adversely affect either application method?

Any advice and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

I cannot help you for what happened in 2006 and 2007 but here I am quoting, what I found on a web site:

Some people say that doing DCF in Brazil is not that easy. You will need a marriage certificate, which is not easy to get. Your fiancé/fiancée should get all what is required for a marriage certificate in her local county because it takes time to put everything together. After you get the marriage certificate, apply directly in at the US consulate in Rio since that is where petitions are processed. You, the petitioner, need to apply in person. Like a regular processing, he/she will complete documents (OF-169 and OF-230, part I) mailed by the Consulate, get police certificates, and will go through a medical exam. Once completed, your fiancé/fiancée will be notified to pick up her conditional status green card.

Not to keep beating a dead horse, but fiancé/fiancée are not eligible to file DCF at any consulate.

Yo Daboy!

I've mentioned to "I miss her" not to post unless he/she has better info also. Continues posting misinformation.

Where's the Captain?

Dear Haole and daboyz

All I did quoted info from a website, I may have been missed the posting date but you guys used very harsh language whenever get the chance which is not up to the VJ standard. Please maintain dignity, help others and admit mistakes.

Some related info about DCF Brazil:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/lofivers...hp/t182492.html

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/DCFandnoDCFcountries.html (current to Dec., 2007)

What harsh language? I am stating the fact that you routinely post erroneous information. Don't take it personal, just stop doing it. If you don't know, then don't post. Pretty simple.

[Dakine 26]

My fiance and I are getting married in Brazil in May of 2009. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations on chosing between applying for a CR-1/IR-1 via an I-130 in the USA or doing a Direct Consular Filing in Sao Paulo?

We would like to be living together again in the USA as soon as possible and my fiance would like to be able to work asap and be free to travel hence the reason for not applying for a K1.

We have some past "history" which might influence advice:

In 2006 my fiance was unfortunately arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault charge, he had overstayed his tourist visa and was subsequently deported in 2007.

Will this adversely affect either application method?

Any advice and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

I cannot help you for what happened in 2006 and 2007 but here I am quoting, what I found on a web site:

Some people say that doing DCF in Brazil is not that easy. You will need a marriage certificate, which is not easy to get. Your fiancé/fiancée should get all what is required for a marriage certificate in her local county because it takes time to put everything together. After you get the marriage certificate, apply directly in at the US consulate in Rio since that is where petitions are processed. You, the petitioner, need to apply in person. Like a regular processing, he/she will complete documents (OF-169 and OF-230, part I) mailed by the Consulate, get police certificates, and will go through a medical exam. Once completed, your fiancé/fiancée will be notified to pick up her conditional status green card.

Not to keep beating a dead horse, but fiancé/fiancée are not eligible to file DCF at any consulate.

Yo Daboy!

I've mentioned to "I miss her" not to post unless he/she has better info also. Continues posting misinformation.

Where's the Captain?

Dear Haole and daboyz

All I did quoted info from a website, I may have been missed the posting date but you guys used very harsh language whenever get the chance which is not up to the VJ standard. Please maintain dignity, help others and admit mistakes.

Some related info about DCF Brazil:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/lofivers...hp/t182492.html

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/DCFandnoDCFcountries.html (current to Dec., 2007)

Dear I miss her.

I want to congratulate you on being the person that consisdently gives more incorrect information than ANYONE I've ever seen seen in 5 years on immigration forums.

[GlobeHopperMama 95]

Hi Frilla,

I'm not as well-versed in DCF as the others here, but this much I know:

1) Your fiance is inadmissible to the US under INA 212(a)(9)(A) for the deportation, INA 212(a)(9)( B ) for the overstay, and possibly 212(a)(2) for the criminal history.

2) He will be denied a visa at his interview and will be informed at that time whether he's eligible for a waiver.

3) If he's eligible, you will need to file an I-212 waiver to cover the deportation, and an I-601 waiver to cover the other inadmissibilities.

4) The waivers will be sent to Lima where a DHS officer will determine if you exhibit enough evidence that you would suffer extreme hardship if your fiance is refused entry to the US.

5) Lima is currently taking over 6 months to adjudicate waivers.

6) You need a lawyer who is extremely successful at this stuff. I recommend ours: Laurel Scott. She is one of the best immigration attorneys for foreign-filed waivers of inadmissibility. She's expensive, but you're going to need help from someone with her experience.

7) You should also visit immigrate2us.net, which is a great source of info on waivers, and also a place where you can connect to others who are waiting for waivers to be adjudicated in Lima.

I think the decision between DCF and standard filing is the least of your worries.

Good luck!

Edited April 20, 2009 by guatetaliana