In Brazil...How long will this take?

[markcbarta 0]

Hi guys the name's Mark....

I am married am ready to start filing for my spouse but people at an agency are saying that it could take anywhere from 2-3 years for the process to go through....is that true. Should I just file the papers myself? I guess the I130 is easy enough but the proof of domicile and financial responsibility might be tricky since I have been living here for almost 8yrs. How long do people wait to receive an interview after sending in all the documentation? Any help or advice would be great. We would love to move in like a year or a year and a half......maybe that's not possible

Mark

[Amorim 0]

Hi guys the name's Mark....

I am married am ready to start filing for my spouse but people at an agency are saying that it could take anywhere from 2-3 years for the process to go through....is that true. Should I just file the papers myself? I guess the I130 is easy enough but the proof of domicile and financial responsibility might be tricky since I have been living here for almost 8yrs. How long do people wait to receive an interview after sending in all the documentation? Any help or advice would be great. We would love to move in like a year or a year and a half......maybe that's not possible

Mark

Well you can do the process by yourself, there is no need of contacting any agency because its not that hard and it wont take that long (3 yrs) to be done. I started mine in Jan. and got the interview with my wife for next week, so I can say that it took 11 months.

[Mark88 184]

If you are a USC it usually takes 6-12 months to complete. If you are a LPR then it takes 2-3 years. However if you are a LPR and have been outside the US for more than a year, you and her won't be able to immigrate at all.

[slowlyman 118]

Consider the source................... An agency is going to make it sound long and complicated. If you check time lines on this site, I think you will find it can and should be completed within 12 months.

[Amorim 0]

However if you are a LPR and have been outside the US for more than a year, you and her won't be able to immigrate at all.

Good point mark!

[lost_at_sea 995]

You may just have posted in the wrong section, but Brazil doesn't offer DCF.

Click "guides" at top and looking at the I-130 guide for spouses.

Edited October 23, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[Maiaml90 0]

So , what are the other options ? you guys know ?
If Brazil is not doing DCF Anymore , what should I do to get my husband legal in Brazil and me legal in United States ?