Any DCF (same sex marriage) filers out there?

[equalness 0]

I'm filing on monday for my husband. anyone file so far? experiences?

[Sukie 1,463]

Use the search function to find the Binational Same Sex Couples forum. I think most of us are K-1 filers, though I am an IR-1 filer. I WISH Australia had DCF filing!!!

Sukie

[lost_at_sea 995]

I think you'll be the first I've seen on VJ. Where are you filing from?

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to DCF Discussion.

[spartacusjr 0]

Immigration Status of Petitioner: U.S. Citizen Immigration Status of Beneficiary: B visa Filing Petition For: spouse Visa Category (I-130): IR-1 Beneficiary Adjusting Status while in U.S.?: yes Application Filed: 05 Aug 2013 Checks Cashed On: 09 Aug 2013 USCIS Received Date (I-130): 05 Aug 2013 USCIS Received Date (I-485): 06 Aug 2013 Biometrics Notice Received: 16 Aug 2013 Fingerprinting / Biometrics Date: 03 Sep 2013 RFE Received?: yes RFE Received Date: 31 Aug 2013 Reason for RFE: August 31 got a RFE requesting my husbands tax return and a translated copy of my birth certificate. Mailed and they will receive on Sept 09. Sept 11- MY case was updated on the website to Request for Evidence Response Review RFE Replied Date: 11 Sep 2013 Case Transferred to: Transfer Date: EAD Applied?: yes AP Applied?: yes EAD Approval Date: 30 Sep 2013 AP Approval Date: EAD Received: AP Received: Time to Get EAD Approval: 56 days Time to Get AP Approval: First Notice of Action for I-485 Received: AOS Interview Date: AOS Interview Location: I-485 Status: pending I-485 Approval/Denial Date: Name Check Status: Name Check Approval Date: Card Production Ordered: Green Card Received: Total Time to Get GC: Days Elapsed: 59 days Most Recent LUD: Case Added to Tracker: 17 Jul 2013 Last Updated: 30 Sep 2013 Notes: SAME-SEX COUPLE - Will try to do a early FP on Monday(August 26) . (Schedule to Sept 3). Fingers crossed - Did a walk in yesterday(08-26)to get my fingerprints done. Sept 11- MY case was updated on the website to Request for Evidence Response Review

[JohnR! 5,495]

I'm filing on monday for my husband. anyone file so far? experiences?

Your experience should be no different than any other couple. Before the USCIS and the federal government, your process should not be any different that anyone else.

I believe it is somewhat hard to believe that there are no catches or caveats, but that is how it is - that is how equality feels like.

Congrats and good luck! You guys and girls fought it hard. It was about time!

[Dbkrantz 16]

Yes there are a few around here =) !

As mentioned, your experience will be no different than any other couple around here. According to my friends who are filling for same-sex, they filed the petition right around the time I did and are having their interview next week, so it is quite similar really !

It was about time and I am so happy you finally have equal rights. Some people have been waiting for years! Good luck with your I-130 !

[markdave 0]

I'm filing on monday for my husband. anyone file so far? experiences?

We have done the whole process through London and so far (we have the interview next week) the process has been straightforward - they have treated the application in exactly the same manner as others who applied around the same time.

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

We have done the whole process through London and so far (we have the interview next week) the process has been straightforward - they have treated the application in exactly the same manner as others who applied around the same time.

That makes me so happy to read that!! Good luck at your interview next week!!!

[maeve808 5]

We're also same sex, but are still in the document gathering phase. We'll be going the CR1 route at the consulate in Frankfurt in a few months.

[equalness 0]

Anyone think we should submit a letter describing our story... a sort of timeline? We always wanted to marry, but once DOMA changed this summer, we married and decided to apply. Will the Embassy question this? "Why now"

[lost_at_sea 995]

Anyone think we should submit a letter describing our story... a sort of timeline? We always wanted to marry, but once DOMA changed this summer, we married and decided to apply. Will the Embassy question this? "Why now"

DCF in London is very prescriptive. Stick to their checklist. You don't need to explain timing or anything.

[kryzkyle 0]

i filed for a same sex K1 visa here in the US. got my NOA1 10/04...super excited about the process!!! u guys can visit our website www.kryzandkyle.com - filed it at the california service center....

[equalness 0]

DCF in London is very prescriptive. Stick to their checklist. You don't need to explain timing or anything.

Great tip. prescriptove is right!

Gracias.

[GF1804 12]

We filed in London and are currently at NOA2 approved stage.Which happened fairly quickly, I suspect other couples blazed the trail for us (A BIG thank you to them)

We are now waiting for our LDN case number (advised it can take up to 8 weeks.....so only 4 more to go) then its onto the medical and interview stages.

We actually had a UK civil partnership back in 2007 but didn't want to take the chance that the US would recognise this so we got married in NY a few months back and both returned here to the UK. I'm the beneficiary UKC my partner now has dual nationality UK and (US from birth), so getting married for us was for the most part a second event (our family and friends stating ..."your what getting married AGAIN???"), as we already felt married just not legally recognised in the US. That's why we have been living in the UK together for the last 10 years until DOMA finally fell.

So far London consular have treated us as you would expect - respectfully like every other married couple who have applied.

Good luck with everyone filing.