DCF Mexico

[EsperanzaXMyS 0]

Good luck!

Forms, forms, forms....I will be SO thrilled when its over and done with!

Will definitley call for a big celebration!

[ulises 0]

More questions:

In form DS-230, Number 13, Present Address, In form I-130 I put an address in Mexico, but today and until June 27th (they will return to Mexico if Visa appt doesn't come before), they are living with me in a US address. They are visiting me on their temporary visas.

Should I put the address in Mexico, or my current US address where they are staying at this moment?

[EsperanzaXMyS 0]

More questions:

In form DS-230, Number 13, Present Address, In form I-130 I put an address in Mexico, but today and until June 27th (they will return to Mexico if Visa appt doesn't come before), they are living with me in a US address. They are visiting me on their temporary visas.

Should I put the address in Mexico, or my current US address where they are staying at this moment?

I would put their permanent residence, in Mexico. You will put the US address on question #10. Since they are not living, just "visiting" the US that really isn't their address. I don't believe they will actually send any corespondence to that address anyway. Just the address you list as the petitioner.

Everytime I call they always just ask me for my address and not my hubbys...and I put my US address even tho I'm living here in Mexico because the mail system is so unreliable here.

Also I would, and did, put the same address as the I-130 so there is not confusion of an address change.

Just my personal opinion.

[ulises 0]

I would put their permanent residence, in Mexico. You will put the US address on question #10. Since they are not living, just "visiting" the US that really isn't their address. I don't believe they will actually send any corespondence to that address anyway. Just the address you list as the petitioner.

Everytime I call they always just ask me for my address and not my hubbys...and I put my US address even tho I'm living here in Mexico because the mail system is so unreliable here.

Also I would, and did, put the same address as the I-130 so there is not confusion of an address change.

Just my personal opinion.

Again Thanks.

I am pretty much done with the forms, I haven't sent them because I was waiting for my joint-sponsor I-864 forms from my sister and got them today.

I assume I need to return the packet-3 instruction letter along eith DS-230-1 and I-864.

It says:

I have in my possession and am prepared to present all the documents listed in items 1 throug 10. Blah blah bla..... When it is possible for me to receive an appointment to make formal visa application I intend to appy: (check appropriate boxes)

1. Alone

2. Together with my spouse (Print first name:___________)

3. Together with my spouse and athe following minor children: (Print first names of each children who will accompany--you)

Questions:

My wife should check 1 or 3? Tecnically she is applying with the kids, not with me (spouse) because I am an American Citizen.

For the kids, should I check number 1 or nothing at all? Should I sign for them?

Regards,

Ulises

[arianak 0]

Hey everyone...for those of us who have "crossed over ;-)" just a reminder to fill this out:

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php

I know at least for me I used every resource on this website and I've tried my best to give back wherever possible. So don't forget to put your reviews not just here but also in consulate reviews too.

Thanks and good luck to everyone!

[chuk686 0]

For anyone filing I-130 in Mexico City, close to the embassy, CIBanco is where I got our Money Order and it was accepted by the embassy. The check came in English, from a New York Bank.

I struggled with finding this place since the Casa de Cambio Tiber is no longer. You need pesos to buy the US$ money order and make it payable to US Department of Homeland Security/ USCIS.

Just filed this morning and now we wait!

[pnewton 0]

Hello--

I hope everyone is doing well! I don't have much new in terms of updates, but Arianak, you're right about posting on the consulate section of this website. I had forgotten to do that, but went back and did it now. I think I was so used to coming to this thread for all of my questions, but hopefully our experience can be of use to other people!

Anyway, my husband is due to arrive very soon in the US, after taking two months to tie things up in Mexico before making the big move. We're very excited! Once he gets here, the two top priorities are applying for a SSN, which hasn't arrived in the mail and also getting his driver's license. From there, we'll probably start looking for jobs for him, which hopefully will go well.

If anyone has questions on our experience, please feel free to ask. Good luck to those who are still going through the process!

[ulises 0]

Hey there,

I have received 3 letters (one for my wife, one for each of my two sons) from US Consulate at ciudad Juarez saying that my family is eligible to schedule an appoinment from 01 April to 12 April 2011 :=)

Now, it says that I need to complete form DS-260, at www.immigrantvisas.state.gov, but over there it asks me for NVC Case Number and for an "Invoice Identification Number". Of course I don't have these numbers because I did DCF.

I read that DS-260 replaces DS-230, but I had sent this form before to complete packet 3.

The letter provides contradictory information, because it also says "Please read carefully and follow all interview preparation instructions located on the American Consulate General Ciudad Juarez's web site at:

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html

I went to that link and it is for K1/K3 visas (of course cause it says fiance forms).

Also it says that I will need to schedule appointment to an Applican Service Center (ASC) and a consular interview.

Has anyone gone through this process on March?

I'll call the consulate tomorrow to clarify, but I'd like to know if anyone here has information on new process (ASC).

[DerZinker 4]

Hey all, haven't been on these boards for years. But thinking about filing again, so I need some input. Just posted this in a different forum, but anyway... Wife and I have been married 6 years and have two children together, both of whom are US Citizens. I'm from the states and she's from Jalisco. We live happily in Southern Mexico and have been here for most of the duration of our marriage (both our kids were born here). I have a valid FM2 here and we would be eligible for DCF and an IR-1 visa if I'm not mistaken if I were to file an I-130 for her, which I'm prepared to do so we can start making our future plans in the US. My question is, which I'm sure has been asked countless times yet I can't find much info on, why couldn't we just travel to the US and then adjust her status there?

I'm pretty educated on the system and I understand this is a big no-no, but I can't see why not. My wife holds a B1/B2 tourist visa (which was a pain to get in itself due to her being married to a US citizen) and my main beef is that I REALLY have no desire whatsoever to travel to the horrid city of Juarez, Mexico (again). I don't think I have to tell you guys how much Juarez sucks, especially now. Seems there is no way around it, though. So why couldn't we just travel to the US on her B1/B2 and then adjust her status once there? What's the problem with doing it that way? Or if not, is there ANY other way to avoid Juarez? I'm prepared to get creative...

Edited March 19, 2011 by dhudson

[DerZinker 4]

Ok, you can ignore my previous post. I am pretty certain that I will file DCF within Mexico in the next several months. Just need to get the $ in order and I'll get the ball rolling. I've only read a few select pages in this thread, but I'll have tons of questions when I start the process. Right off the bat, can I bring the docs to the consulate in Guadalajara? Or do I have to send them straight to DF? I've seen info on other cities, but no so much Guadalajara.

[ulises 0]

Ok, you can ignore my previous post. I am pretty certain that I will file DCF within Mexico in the next several months. Just need to get the $ in order and I'll get the ball rolling. I've only read a few select pages in this thread, but I'll have tons of questions when I start the process. Right off the bat, can I bring the docs to the consulate in Guadalajara? Or do I have to send them straight to DF? I've seen info on other cities, but no so much Guadalajara.

Hi dhudson,

You cannot file your immigration petition in Guadalajara, the only place to do it is USCIS offices in US Embassy in Mexico city. Had you lived in the north of Mexico, you could've filed in Monterrey or Tijuana (which is also simpler).

Seems like you are not in a rush, so probably you can gather the documents and send them via registered mail (or via UPS/DHL/Fedex) so that you can track if the documents made it to the offices and when). If you don't live far from Mexico city, then it's better to go in Person, I did it that way, and my petition (for wife and kids) was approved the very next day, although the letter notifying me reached me until January the 4th.

You need to file I-130 form, together with a copy of your FM-2 and proofs of your address in Mexico, (water,electricity, bank statements, etc.) Also your marriage certificate (and a translation to English), and a copy of your wife's Mexican passport or IFE. Oh, and a 5x5 cm picture of your wife.

May I ask you why did you have to go to Juarez before? Was it to petition for your children or to get a "birth abroad" certificate?

I am about to go to Ciudad Juarez in April, I'll be calling for appointment today, so I'll give updates as to the new visa process and how things look in Juarez.

BTW, when I was starting this process, I consulted a couple of lawyers, both of them told me it would be possible to apply for an "Adjustment of Status" upon their B2 visas.

However, in other forums I've read that it is illegal bringing someone to the state on a visitor visa thinking of applying the adjustment of status. This is valid for another type of visas that would let the intended immigrant to work in the States.

Besides this, it is a bit more expensive to do Adjustment of Status, and it can take a while too (probably more than a year) because you have to file from the US and only filing I-130 can take up to 6 months.

Regards,

Ulises

[ulises 0]

Hi Guys,

This is urgent, please any of you who has gone through the interview process. To what DHL office in Juarez they sent the visas before?

I had to book my appoinment with the new process (ASC) and they ask you where you want your visa to be sent. I chose in Juarez because it seems that everyone has received their visas the next day after the interview.

So, I'd like to ask if they previously sent everything to the same DHL office, and where it was located?

My appointment is on April 8, and I chose DHL on "Lopez Mateos" Is this the one the consulate normally used?

Also, does anybody know if you have your interview on friday morning, would you be able to pick up your visa from DHL on saturday?

Thanks in Advance,

Ulises

[EsperanzaXMyS 0]

Hey there,

I have received 3 letters (one for my wife, one for each of my two sons) from US Consulate at ciudad Juarez saying that my family is eligible to schedule an appoinment from 01 April to 12 April 2011 :=)

Now, it says that I need to complete form DS-260, at www.immigrantvisas.state.gov, but over there it asks me for NVC Case Number and for an "Invoice Identification Number". Of course I don't have these numbers because I did DCF.

I read that DS-260 replaces DS-230, but I had sent this form before to complete packet 3.

The letter provides contradictory information, because it also says "Please read carefully and follow all interview preparation instructions located on the American Consulate General Ciudad Juarez's web site at:

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html

I went to that link and it is for K1/K3 visas (of course cause it says fiance forms).

Also it says that I will need to schedule appointment to an Applican Service Center (ASC) and a consular interview.

Has anyone gone through this process on March?

I'll call the consulate tomorrow to clarify, but I'd like to know if anyone here has information on new process (ASC).

I'm glad I poped over here since I am usually on IM2US. We are going through the same thing. We have our appointment on Tuesday (March 29th) in CDJ. I had trouble with the DS-260 because those who do DCF don't have NVC records. I called the 703 number and asked and they told me to call NVC and then I called NVC and they told me to call the 703!!lol go figure. NVC didn't even have our case number in their database. I finally found out that the DS-260 is not required for March 2011 appts. and that it is perfectly acceptable to just bring an updated paper copy of you DS-230.

As far as the ASC appointment, another problem, there are no appointments in Mexico City when you try to schedule online and so one would have to go ALL the way to CDJ just for this, and I don't know about you but NO THANKS. Our tickets are already costing us almost 1,000USD for our visa interivew. Since this is also a new procedure, I found out this can be completed at the ASC area of the consulate in CDJ before your interivew. It shouldn't take more than 20mins and you don't need an appointment. We are planning on doing this in the afternoon after my husband finishes his medical.

The consulate never has the right answer!!! Those who answer the phone don't seem to know what is going on half the time and don't even know what DCF is! Go figure. I will let you know how all goes after our appt etc on Tuesday!

Sarah

[EsperanzaXMyS 0]

Here is a link to a map around the consulate area so you can see where DHL is.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114092998881751875553.0004650641a6718cba00e

[EsperanzaXMyS 0]

Hi dhudson,

You cannot file your immigration petition in Guadalajara, the only place to do it is USCIS offices in US Embassy in Mexico city. Had you lived in the north of Mexico, you could've filed in Monterrey or Tijuana (which is also simpler).

Seems like you are not in a rush, so probably you can gather the documents and send them via registered mail (or via UPS/DHL/Fedex) so that you can track if the documents made it to the offices and when). If you don't live far from Mexico city, then it's better to go in Person, I did it that way, and my petition (for wife and kids) was approved the very next day, although the letter notifying me reached me until January the 4th.

You need to file I-130 form, together with a copy of your FM-2 and proofs of your address in Mexico, (water,electricity, bank statements, etc.) Also your marriage certificate (and a translation to English), and a copy of your wife's Mexican passport or IFE. Oh, and a 5x5 cm picture of your wife.

May I ask you why did you have to go to Juarez before? Was it to petition for your children or to get a "birth abroad" certificate?

I am about to go to Ciudad Juarez in April, I'll be calling for appointment today, so I'll give updates as to the new visa process and how things look in Juarez.

BTW, when I was starting this process, I consulted a couple of lawyers, both of them told me it would be possible to apply for an "Adjustment of Status" upon their B2 visas.

However, in other forums I've read that it is illegal bringing someone to the state on a visitor visa thinking of applying the adjustment of status. This is valid for another type of visas that would let the intended immigrant to work in the States.

Besides this, it is a bit more expensive to do Adjustment of Status, and it can take a while too (probably more than a year) because you have to file from the US and only filing I-130 can take up to 6 months.

Regards,

Ulises

I would recommend VERY highly trying to go in person, it will speed things up significantly! It takes several weeks just to get from the mail room (even if you send over night) to USCIS versus getting an approval the same or very next day. I have heard WAY to many instances of packages getting lost etc. in Mexico City. Not to mention I had a hell of a time communicating with them. We had to wait two extra weeks because the guy who processes our letter in the alphabet was in Haiti. I'm like hello isn't anyone filling in for him? Not my problem he's on vacation.