What type of visa do I apply for?

[Guinavere 0]

Hello everyone! I hope I can get some good advice on how to start this procedure!

First let me give you some background info. I am American, married to an aussie husband. I am a permanent resident of Australia and have lived in Melbourne since November 2003. We just recently celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary! woohoo!

Anyway, now we are seriously considering moving to the US because my father who is 75 years old is in declining health and it would be nice if I could be closer, plus the fact that my adult children are having and raising beautiful grandchildren that I am unable to see . Two new babies have just been added to the family in the past 6 weeks.

What is the best way for me to go about moving back to the US and being able to have my husband be with me and not have to be seperated?

Thanks for any advice you might have for me.

[Lurker 0]

Hello everyone! I hope I can get some good advice on how to start this procedure!

First let me give you some background info. I am American, married to an aussie husband. I am a permanent resident of Australia and have lived in Melbourne since November 2003. We just recently celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary! woohoo!

Anyway, now we are seriously considering moving to the US because my father who is 75 years old is in declining health and it would be nice if I could be closer, plus the fact that my adult children are having and raising beautiful grandchildren that I am unable to see . Two new babies have just been added to the family in the past 6 weeks.

What is the best way for me to go about moving back to the US and being able to have my husband be with me and not have to be seperated?

Thanks for any advice you might have for me.

Sounds to me that you are already married. Therefore you would apply for a K-3 visa. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

[Guinavere 0]

Sounds to me that you are already married. Therefore you would apply for a K-3 visa. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

Thanks Lurker!

Another question...

Do I have to move back to the US to file? It looks like I will have to have some type of job in place so that I can show support requirements. If I can file while still living in australia, what office would I send the forms to? Looks like doing away with the DCF has made a mess for people like me who happen to be residing in a foreign country.

I do not have a permanent residence in the US; however, I have used my daughter's address to keep my driver's licence current in Utah.

[Lurker 0]

Sounds to me that you are already married. Therefore you would apply for a K-3 visa. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

Thanks Lurker!

Another question...

Do I have to move back to the US to file? It looks like I will have to have some type of job in place so that I can show support requirements. If I can file while still living in australia, what office would I send the forms to? Looks like doing away with the DCF has made a mess for people like me who happen to be residing in a foreign country.

I do not have a permanent residence in the US; however, I have used my daughter's address to keep my driver's licence current in Utah.

I think it depends on if the consulate there has DCF (Direct Consulate Filing). You may need to check the "Embassy Info" link if it states that or not.

[chuckandkim 0]

Guinavere,

Congratulations on your 3rd Anniversary!!! and Welcome to VJ!

Here is what I am not sure I understand your story entirely...

1. You're an american born, USC

2. You are STILL living in AU with your husband (for the past 3 years)

3. You are a PR in AU

4. You and your husband will move back to the US sometimes in the future

5. You want to know if you can DCF

Read the information guide below, and read again, especially the new limitation on 1/23/07 where limits the consulate the ability to process I-130.

DCF - What is it and why do I care?

Hope this will get you started.