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questions about sponsoring and proving domicile for dcf

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Is DCF is old term for I-130? i got a lil confused with this letter. Thought my husband doesnt need to go back to the USA when filing a DCF bcoz it is for married couples who both live overseas (Philippines) But the way it says here he has to return to his homeland if I-130 is the so called old term for DCF .

Doesn't the guide here explain this anymore? DCF = Direct Consular Filing = related to filing the petition I-130. DCF allows a US citizen abroad to file the petition with his or her Consulate.

In Manila, one is technically not filing DCF because there is a USCIS office there. Regardless, it's the common name for this shortcut.

The reason your husband is required to go 'home' to the US before your visa is issued is related to the domicile requirement of the I-864. The visa can not be issued without it. By that time, the I-130 is already approved, so the 'DCF' part of the case is over.

Manila Consulate has had too many problems with US citizens sponsoring their family members but not being in the US as required. This is their solution to that.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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