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timeforeverything   3

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Im trying to figure out if I am even eligible to apply for my husbands green card through DCF in Guatemala. Ive lived here 3.5 years but still only have a tourist visa (I dont work because my husband has a business) So would I be eligible even though I only have the tourist visa?

08/17/2016 Applied in person by appointment I-130 at Guatemala Embassy (DCF)

08/30/2016 Notified by email of APPROVAL of I-130

09/12/2016 Notified by email we can begin DS-260

(We are dragging our feet getting all paperwork done, little by little, because we are not sure when we will actually leave for the US)

01/12/2017 Completed DS-260, had to notify embassy that it was complete

01/17/2017 Notified by email we could schedule Interview at the embassy

03/06/2017 Medical Exam Completed in 1 long day

03/09/2017 Interview completed at Guatemala Embassy, Approved!

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missphilly   1

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Im trying to figure out if I am even eligible to apply for my husbands green card through DCF in Guatemala. Ive lived here 3.5 years but still only have a tourist visa (I dont work because my husband has a business) So would I be eligible even though I only have the tourist visa?

no0pb.gifno0pb.gifno0pb.gif If you are in tourist visa you cannot do nothing to get your husband a GC...

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

Filing date: April 23, 2011

I-485 Biometrics Appt Date: May 16,2011

I-485 Approval Date:June 26 , 2011

I-485 Approved: Approved

Green Card received Date: August 04,2011

Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Guatemala does not have a USCIS field office so DCF there isn't possible for anyone. That being said, file your petition, be sure to have your US domicile and affidavit of support squared away, and let the games begin.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

timeforeverything Contributor

timeforeverything   3

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To verify, I am an American Citizen....I have a Guatemalan tourist visa.

According to everything Ive read you can DCF in Guatemala...

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=96290a9de954d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=1ac900c262197210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

08/17/2016 Applied in person by appointment I-130 at Guatemala Embassy (DCF)

08/30/2016 Notified by email of APPROVAL of I-130

09/12/2016 Notified by email we can begin DS-260

(We are dragging our feet getting all paperwork done, little by little, because we are not sure when we will actually leave for the US)

01/12/2017 Completed DS-260, had to notify embassy that it was complete

01/17/2017 Notified by email we could schedule Interview at the embassy

03/06/2017 Medical Exam Completed in 1 long day

03/09/2017 Interview completed at Guatemala Embassy, Approved!

Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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To verify, I am an American Citizen....I have a Guatemalan tourist visa.

According to everything Ive read you can DCF in Guatemala...

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

Got to be a legal resident to qualify for DCF. Just file through Chicago.

(bad eyes on my part not seeing the Guatemala field office headbonk.gif)

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I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

timeforeverything Contributor

timeforeverything   3

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Got to be a legal resident to qualify for DCF. Just file through Chicago.

(bad eyes on my part not seeing the Guatemala field office headbonk.gif)

Why chicago?

08/17/2016 Applied in person by appointment I-130 at Guatemala Embassy (DCF)

08/30/2016 Notified by email of APPROVAL of I-130

09/12/2016 Notified by email we can begin DS-260

(We are dragging our feet getting all paperwork done, little by little, because we are not sure when we will actually leave for the US)

01/12/2017 Completed DS-260, had to notify embassy that it was complete

01/17/2017 Notified by email we could schedule Interview at the embassy

03/06/2017 Medical Exam Completed in 1 long day

03/09/2017 Interview completed at Guatemala Embassy, Approved!

Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Why chicago?

That is where I-130 petitions are sent. see the I-130 instructions.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

timeforeverything Contributor

timeforeverything   3

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I just recieved an email:

Thank you for your inquiry.

Yes, you just have to provide evidence that you have been living in Guatemala for the past three years even if it’s under a Guatemalan tourist visa.

Sincerely,

USCIS GUATEMALA

Good news :)

08/17/2016 Applied in person by appointment I-130 at Guatemala Embassy (DCF)

08/30/2016 Notified by email of APPROVAL of I-130

09/12/2016 Notified by email we can begin DS-260

(We are dragging our feet getting all paperwork done, little by little, because we are not sure when we will actually leave for the US)

01/12/2017 Completed DS-260, had to notify embassy that it was complete

01/17/2017 Notified by email we could schedule Interview at the embassy

03/06/2017 Medical Exam Completed in 1 long day

03/09/2017 Interview completed at Guatemala Embassy, Approved!

yachachiq12 Collaborator

yachachiq12   43

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Got to be a legal resident to qualify for DCF. Just file through Chicago.

(bad eyes on my part not seeing the Guatemala field office headbonk.gif)

Peru also allows filing DCF while on a tourist visa. This is really a country-specific problem and we should be sure to recognize that in these cases.

GlobeHopperMama Collaborator

GlobeHopperMama   95

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: Mexico
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Yeah, even though the Dept of State says you have to have a resident visa, I've seen plenty of countries let people file DCF without resident status. And all manner of other stuff. Mexico lets you file the day you get your resident visa, without the 6-month requirement that supposedly exists. Safest thing is always just to check with your embassy and see what they do! Glad to hear you might have a shot!

Long story short, we have a complicated case. We've been at this for nearly 5 years. You can read our story here. I highly recommend our attorney Laurel Scott, as well as attorneys Laura Fernandez and Lizz Cannon .

Filed I-130 via CSC in Feb 2008. Petition approved June 2008. Consular interview in Mexico, Oct 2008, visa denied, INA 212a6cii. We allege improper application of the law in this case.

2012, started over in Seoul: I-130 filed DCF on 7/2, I-130 approved 8/8, Medical at Yonsei Severance 11/20, IR1 appointment in November 2012.

CRBA filed 1-3-13 at Seoul for our daughter

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You can find me at

Immigrate2us.net as Los G :)

 
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