Can I file a DCF?

[bioman987 0]

Hey Ning, chill out!

[bioman987 0]

This is the reply I received from USCIS.

Thank you for your inquiry to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Office in Bangkok, Thailand. We understood your email, however, we did not understand what you mean by DCF. Please explain and we will provide you with a response once we get clarification.

[bioman987 0]

This is the email I recieved after I took lost_at_sea advice. Thank you lost_at_sea it was very helpful.

Thank you for your inquiry to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Office in Bangkok, Thailand. Our office can provide you with the following general information which does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.

Information about the I-130 can be found at the following link:

USCIS Fact Sheet: How Do I Help My Relative Become a U.S. Permanent Resident?

The USCIS Bangkok Field Office only has jurisdiction to accept petitions filed by U.S. citizens who are residents of Thailand. To demonstrate residency, petitioners must be able to demonstrate that they have permission to reside in the consular district. Individuals who are in the country on a temporary status, such as tourist, would not meet the residency requirement.

Please see the USCIS website for information regarding new filing locations for Form I-130. U.S. citizen petitioners who reside in Thailand may either file Form I-130 by mail to the Chicago Lockbox or file the form in person at the Bangkok Field Office. This improved process for petitioners abroad will increase efficiency and flexibility. If you choose to file by mail to the Chicago Lockbox, the form and instructions are available on our website.

The USCIS Bangkok Field Office is located in the Sindhorn Building, Tower 2, 15th Floor, 130-132 Wireless Road. Pay parking and access for individuals with special needs is available. The office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 12:00pm. We are closed on all American holidays and some Thai holidays. Please call our office at 02-205-5352 before you appear in person to avoid disappointment due to an office closure. No appointment is necessary.

Once we accept a petition, the petitioner must pay the filing fee in person at the embassy. The embassy is conveniently located a very short walk from our office. The fee may be paid in cash (USD or Thai Baht equivalent) or by credit card.

The USCIS Bangkok Field Office does not issue immigrant visas. The Department of State website provides general information about visa processing. You may also contact the consular office in Bangkok directly at visasbkk@state.gov or visit the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok website.

Duty Officer - KR

DHS|USCIS

Field Office Bangkok, Thailand

[lost_at_sea 995]

Yeah. Sounds like they're calling out tourist visas as unsuitable types. I don't know much about Thai visas. Oh well, always worth checking. Different embassies have different rules.

How come you were able to be there for 18 months? Do they do long stay ones or something?

Ning: relax, dude.

Edited March 4, 2014 by lost_at_sea

[bendinlar 16]

Sorry, I figured that Section 101(a)(33) of the Immigration and Nationality Act applied everywhere. No need to jump down my throat.

I'm sure that it's well known that every uscis office gives out different info, even different people In the same office some days. Some consulates seem to be pickier as to who is a resident, and then there are the countries that the requirement is a year, not six months.

If it was me, I'd quote the Section 101(a)(33) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and see if it would do any good. I mean, if it's US policy, then they should follow it, right? No harm in trying.

[Ning 619]

Found it.

Residency: Section 101(a)(33) of the Immigration and Nationality Act defines "residence" as the "place of general abode; the place of general abode of the person means his principal, actual dwelling place in fact, without regard to intent."

- Proof of residency: resident alien card, foreign tax returns, foreign property deeds, rentals and/or leases, foreign business ownership, utility bills, student permit with proof of enrollment, or other proof of permanent residency in the Philippines.

The O P should tell them that he wants them to apply this to his case as you point out. He can then try to over come the proof of residency criteria as it applies to Thailand. Of course he doesn't meet any portion of it.

You are simply irresponsible in your advice and cant admit you are wrong.

Edited March 4, 2014 by Ning

[bioman987 0]

Thanks, all for the help. I don't care if people are wrong as long as they are honestly trying to help me, I appreciate the effort. None of us are perfect, but if their heart is in the right place that is what is important. What I dont care for are people with big egos and only care about being right.

[bendinlar 16]

Never said I was not wrong. I started by saying that that's what was decided for cases in the Philippines, then after I was informed that Thailand does things differently, I tried to explain why I thought it would work(beginning with the word SORRY), and just mentioning what I would try.

There is no need to call me irresponsible for just offering some well meaning advice as to what I would do in the situation. If you've been there done that, and have a list of the requirements, why not post them and just mention why it won't work instead of bashing someone just trying to help.

If it makes you feel better, IM SORRY, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, AND WILL NOT OFFER ANY MORE ADVICE, IF IVE BEEN THERE DONE THAT OR NOT.

I'm out.

P. S. - thanks bioman, best wishes on your journey.

Edited March 5, 2014 by bendinlar

[Ning 619]

Thanks, all for the help. I don't care if people are wrong as long as they are honestly trying to help me, I appreciate the effort. None of us are perfect, but if their heart is in the right place that is what is important. What I dont care for are people with big egos and only care about being right.

I could care less about your emotional state. I do care about being right because that's what it takes to help you find the right info and answers to your questions.

I hope you don't go from ignorant to foolish in your next attempt to get the case filed. That's the impression you give when you make reference to the Thai consulate for example. It seems you dont even know which embassy issues visas to the USA.

I am done here now.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Thanks, all for the help. I don't care if people are wrong as long as they are honestly trying to help me, I appreciate the effort. None of us are perfect, but if their heart is in the right place that is what is important. What I dont care for are people with big egos and only care about being right.

Good luck, dude. Sorry for the attitude you got on this thread. Do come back if you need more help filing through the US lockbox.

[bioman987 0]

Thanks, Lost_at_sea. Now that all the sore heads are gone, does anyone have any helpful or useful information. I guess, I need a next step in this process.

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[lost_at_sea 995]

Thanks, Lost_at_sea. Now that all the sore heads are gone, does anyone have any helpful or useful information. I guess, I need a next step in this process.

You should probably start with this guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[bioman987 0]

Thank!

[Jojo617 1]

I think you should try to go to the usics office and try to submit, if they don't accept your petition. They will tell you.

Just prepare docs to prove ur residency status i,e, lease agreement, utility bills.

Pls do try, you have a chance to get it as long as u prove that u r here for more than 6 months.

Good luck