How Long Does The Process Take Through London?

[thepettle 0]

I am a US citizen doing DCF with my british husband, we sent the packet out and it got there today for the I-130. We are going through London for it.

My question is in general terms... for those of you who went through London -

how long did the process take you? We just want to know what to expect.

We want to be in America for October as I am pregnant and the baby is due December but we aren't sure if that will be possible?

Thanks so much in advance!!!

[msdelila 1]

From what I've read, it may be possible to be there in or around the end of October. I think it takes 3-5 months in general for DCF (anywhere), if there are no setbacks, but I've heard of people on here who got it in 2.5 months. I think by Nov or Dec he will definitely have his green card.

[Kamahoi424 0]

Hi,

There are some people who are going through the DCF London process in this post: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195548

I think Yvie is the one with the shortest timeline so far! I'm only in the beginning stages, but even so I still check my email every day thinking they've miraculously jumped three weeks ahead and are now doing petitions filed on 15/06!

Good luck!

Jen

[JerrysGirlAnne 2]

We filed DCF London in April, and we are currently waiting for our interview letter. If you look at the thread that was mentioned before, you will get lots of information about this.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Historically, DCF through London has taken 4-6 months, but it does seem to be faster these days then it used to be. As long as you keep on top of things and post back the packet 3 forms ASAP (and reply to any RFEs quickly), late October could be possible. Good luck, and best wishes for a trouble-free pregnancy!

[thepettle 0]

thanks to everyone who replied x

[Yvie_and_Brett 0]

I think Yvie is the one with the shortest timeline so far! I'm only in the beginning stages, but even so I still check my email every day thinking they've miraculously jumped three weeks ahead and are now doing petitions filed on 15/06!

Don't say that, you'll jinx me! lol

We have (so far) been incredibly fortunate with our timeline, I have my medical tomorrow and we're currently waiting for an interview date. We only sent back Packet 3 ten days ago and I'm already fighting the urge to ring the Extortion Line for an update.

I'd suggest starting as early as possible and when you come to P3 and they ask for your planned travel date, it might be worth mentioning the pregnancy and how it will affect your ability to travel after a certain date.

The other advice I'd give is to be proactive when it comes to collecting your documents. Don't wait for them to tell you want they want before you find it, you'll save days, possibly weeks by having it all ready early.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[Kamahoi424 0]

Sorry Yvie!

Oh, and I forgot to wish you a safe pregnancy, pettle.

[thepettle 0]

thank you i appreciate that. I'm just a bit stressed out and trying not to be as we sent our i-130 monday and got it back today saying void because they need proof the UK is my principal residence - as in I live here. They said if its temporary I need to do it through U.S. I'm here on a spousal visa that lasts 2 years then can apply for indefinite leave to remain or whatever its called.. so is that temporary or no? I was told to do it through them now I am thinking I can't.. so I'm a bit stressed but I appreciate the wishes x good luck with your visa!!! x x

[msdelila 1]

The embassies always try to prove that people aren't residents, before they do DCF. Even when I applied, they tried to say that I was not a resident, but only there are a student. I had to explain to them that I was indeed a resident of Israel, not a student. Just don't get so stressed out, and do your best to give them as much evidence as you can to prove them wrong, and explain to them very clearly that you were not "temporarily" in the UK. Good luck.