Brazil or Argentina Embassy?

[mppellegrini 0]

Hi,

I'm Mariela from Argentina, currently living in Rio de Janeiro for work. My international assignment is up to 12/31/2009. Stefan, my fiance and I are about to send the I-129F. He lives in Rio with me but he will move to the US in 07/23/2009.

The questions are: should we inform the embassy in Rio de Janeiro or in Buenos Aires?

What are the chances of not having the interview before 12/31/2008?

Based on the statistics, it seems that it takes more than 200 days from the I-129F is sent to the interview to take place.

Does somebody know how easy it is to change the embassy before the interview?

Thank you so much.

Regards

Mariela

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I would put the place I plan to be down the road for the interview - that is where they pick the place to hold the embassy. (all though they can pick a different city in the same country - like they did for Turkey)

Can't help you with the date chances - but it looks about right.

I haven't seen many cases where people attempted to change the embassy - but trying to change/cancel things with this process is fraught with danger, not recommended to do it.

[mppellegrini 0]

Thank you!

I think we will inform the Brazilian embassy since my current residence is in Rio de Janeiro.

We will update our timeline and let you know what happens!

regards,

mariela

[Marina-Del 10]

How long has your American fiance been living with you in Rio???

If he has been there for at least 6 months than you two MIGHT qualify for DCF in Rio (which would mean you get married like tomorrow, and file at the American Embassy in Rio as soon as possible (before he goes home)). That would mean you'd get your visa to go to the US in about 4 months (and you have 6 months to use it). I'm not sure how it works since you are not Brazilian either, but I do know it is possible for people to do DCF in countries where neither of them is a citizen...as long as they meet the requirements.

So first question: how long has your fiance been living with you in Rio?

Secondly, you can change the embassy at any stage, if you need to. So, as you said, I would go ahead and put Rio down, but if you need to change it later, it is not a problem. It would probably slow down your case a little though as changes like that always do, but it's not a problem in the long run.

[mppellegrini 0]

How long has your American fiance been living with you in Rio???

If he has been there for at least 6 months than you two MIGHT qualify for DCF in Rio (which would mean you get married like tomorrow, and file at the American Embassy in Rio as soon as possible (before he goes home)). That would mean you'd get your visa to go to the US in about 4 months (and you have 6 months to use it). I'm not sure how it works since you are not Brazilian either, but I do know it is possible for people to do DCF in countries where neither of them is a citizen...as long as they meet the requirements.

So first question: how long has your fiance been living with you in Rio?

Secondly, you can change the embassy at any stage, if you need to. So, as you said, I would go ahead and put Rio down, but if you need to change it later, it is not a problem. It would probably slow down your case a little though as changes like that always do, but it's not a problem in the long run.

Marina-Del, hi!

I've been living in Rio de Janeiro since 05/05/08. I'm from argentina but I moved here for work. I work for Petrobras. I live with my American fiance here. We both have a temporary residence visa V. He's my dependent so he doesn't work here.

I read in the Rio Embassy web site that even if the beneficiary of the US visa is not a Brazilian native, she can apply if she can proof the residency for more than 6 months. So, the residency won't be an issue and the fact that I'm from Argentina won't be an issue either.

I'm a little bit concerned about the affidavit of support. Can we use my salary and our asstes? Can you use a co-sponsor?

For the second interview, it is neccessary for my fiance to be here in Rio or only I have to go?

We are sending an e-mail with all the specific questions to the Rio Embassy, but if you know something about, I will appreciate anything you can tell me.

Can I leave the US after entering with the visa? or I have to stay or ask for an re-entry permit or advance parole or something?

Thank you so much for you help and good luck!!!!!!