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USA citizens that are residents of Panama can file DCF in Panama

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Tradewind   6

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This Panama Embassy update on 5/28/2013 verify's that this is possible. I am a lawful resident of Panama and so is my wife of 3 years

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Panama&cty=Panama

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hikergirl   277

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The VisaJourney page is incorrect.

As I explained to you in your other thread (and provided links) the USCIS Field Office is now closed in Panama so DCF is no longer available to you.

I will send the page admin a request to correct this.

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Tradewind   6

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Sorry I do not believe that, as VJ link says update was May 2013. DCF is open only for Panama residents. You are incorrect I believe. Sure the field office is closed Feb 2013 but has nothing to do with service provided to Panama residents like me. I wrote them so I will have their answer in a few days.

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elmcitymaven   9,712

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So you trust a VJ page that was updated by a user over the USCIS's own page? I cannot tell if the update that was done in May on that VJ page related to DCF filing or some other aspect of the page.

The USCIS page is very, very clear. There is no DCF in Panama. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1f0916cb6f14e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=1ac900c262197210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD It even says:

Residents of Panama will need to follow existing procedures for all petitioners residing in countries that have no USCIS offices: Form I-130 must be filed with the USCIS Chicago Lockbox. More filing information is available

I think you're going to be disappointed. Sorry.

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lost_at_sea   995

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/440092-does-panama-let-residents-do-dcf-anymore/?view=getnewpost

You already asked this. The USCIS website wins. DCF is gone for Panama.

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

lost_at_sea Experienced

lost_at_sea   995

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And just to clear it up, I've updated the VJ embassy page with the info from USCIS.

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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Tradewind   6

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So you trust a VJ page that was updated by a user over the USCIS's own page? I cannot tell if the update that was done in May on that VJ page related to DCF filing or some other aspect of the page.

The USCIS page is very, very clear. There is no DCF in Panama. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1f0916cb6f14e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=1ac900c262197210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD It even says:

I think you're going to be disappointed. Sorry.

Yes I am going to be disappointed. It appears I am wrong. We will file with Chicago and do the interview in Panama. Apologies to everyone.

Tradewind Enthusiast

Tradewind   6

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This Panama Embassy update on 5/28/2013 verify's that this is possible. I am a lawful resident of Panama and so is my wife of 3 years

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Panama&cty=Panama

I was wrong and I can not file a DCF. The attorney was correct and I was not. I apologize to all for my hard headiness.

hikergirl Proficient

hikergirl   277

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If you hadn’t been a little hard headed and looking for answers, you wouldn’t have found the VJ page that needed correcting.

It’s all good. :)

Now to work on your applications. Let us know if you need any help.

 
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