Married to American In Ireland

[Kelil 0]

Hi everyone, both my wife and I were thinking about the possibility of returning to the states in the near future, if not sooner.

Our situation at the moment is the following:

My wife is American born and bred. Moved over here last year for the wedding and decided to give it a go here in Ireland. The wind of direction has changed with regards to being happy here and she has voiced her opinion that we should return.

However, I do not have a green card and have not the slightest idea or clue as to the procedure involved. She is also 6 months pregnant due in March.

What do we do? I suppose this is were your prudent and wise counsel come in.

Kind regards:

Kelil

[bluesocks 1]

Hello!

You'll be filing DCF (Direct Consular Filing) to obtain your green card. Read this: http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

I have a very similar story to you, minus the impending baby. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

[Kelil 0]

Hello!

You'll be filing DCF (Direct Consular Filing) to obtain your green card. Read this: http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

I have a very similar story to you, minus the impending baby. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

The question I have is: we have not yet a job there or place to stay. So with that in mind, would it be possible to file for a DCF, get the visa neccesary to obtain permanent residence on arrival and hold on to it for as long as one likes? until we find that Job and place to stay? Then when that is done I would get permanent residence upon arrival?

Please feel free to e-mail me also. Thank you so much for your help. It is great to hear from someone who actually has been in my situation.

[bluesocks 1]

The question I have is: we have not yet a job there or place to stay. So with that in mind, would it be possible to file for a DCF, get the visa neccesary to obtain permanent residence on arrival and hold on to it for as long as one likes? until we find that Job and place to stay? Then when that is done I would get permanent residence upon arrival?

It is not necessary to have a job waiting for you in the U.S. What is necessary is you meet the Affidavit of Support requirements (read about Form I-864).

During the visa process you'll be asked to provide at U.S. address. This doesn't have to be where you live, it does have to be where you can receive mail. A relative or friend's address is acceptable.

For the DCF process, once you're approved for a visa (in your case in Dublin), said visa is valid for six months. And yes, once you enter the U.S. you'll receive your green card (aka permanent residency) in the mail.

[pushbrk 12,978]

Hello!

You'll be filing DCF (Direct Consular Filing) to obtain your green card. Read this: http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

I have a very similar story to you, minus the impending baby. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

You stated it correctly in a later post but DCF results in a visa, not a green card. Entering the USA with the visa is what triggers the green card.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

***** moving from K3 to DCF forum, as this is what the OP will be filing *****

Welcome! I am another Irish DCF filer (see my timeline below). The Irish embassy is fairly easy to deal with but as mentioned, once you have your visa you must use it within 6 months. But, as you can travel on the VWP for up to 90 days, you could use this to sort out a place to live and scout out job prospects.

[pushbrk 12,978]

***** moving from K3 to DCF forum, as this is what the OP will be filing *****

Welcome! I am another Irish DCF filer (see my timeline below). The Irish embassy is fairly easy to deal with but as mentioned, once you have your visa you must use it within 6 months. But, as you can travel on the VWP for up to 90 days, you could use this to sort out a place to live and scout out job prospects.

Just a little poke but this couple shouldn't need to deal with any Irish Embassy. They'll be dealing with the USCIS office and the Immigrant Visa Unit of US Consular services, in or near the US Embassy in Ireland. For others, the IV unit is in or near a US Consulate but never a foreign embassy or consulate.

Edited December 18, 2010 by pushbrk