I-130 / CR-1 Spouse Visa through Frankfurt Office

[skips87 0]

Hi Everyone,

We sent in our I-130 form last week to the Frankfurt USCIS office as part of the CR-1 Spouse visa. My husband is American and I am British/Australian, but we live in Germany.
Has anyone had recent experience through the Frankfurt office? What were your processing times and general experience with this office? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

[Lenchick 133]

Normally three months. It can be faster at times. But if three months are not over, don't get worried. My petition took exactly three months to be processed. So be patient

[awaywego 28]

The I-130 approval is taking 1-2 months right now when no RFE (though I imagine the holidays will add some time). You can look through timelines from other VJ members, and here are two recent threads on similar topics:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/574526-dcf-ir-1cr-1-in-frankfurt/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/570110-recent-timelines-for-dcf-frankfurt/

Generally, people have positive things to say about this consulate. You can look through reviews from VJ members to see what they say.

There are a few posters around who are on this path, and we will be as well in a couple months.

[Soup Dragon 104]

I went through Frankfurt DCF late last year/early this year and it was an easy and pleasant experience, no stress at all! You can see my timeline below. PM me if you want anymore info/advice. Good luck!

[skips87 0]

Thanks for your reply and timeline, good to hear that it can be an easy and pleasant experience! I will PM you if I have further questions later down the line.

[skips87 0]

Hello again,

We received a general information letter from the Frankfurt USCIS office stating they have received our Form I-130, with attached payment receipt.

Is this the NOA1?

Thanks for the advice!

[skips87 0]

Hey guys,

I've been reading up on the next steps and see that my American husband (who currently lives in Germany) has to prove his intent to re-establish US domicile. He is currently applying for jobs in the States, has US bank accounts and can show recent US tax returns. We have online quotes for shipping our possessions back, as well as online quotes about flying our dog back. Also a letter from my mother-in-law stating our intent to move back and that we can stay with her.

Any idea what the Frankfurt office requires to fulfil this section?

Thanks, any tips appreciated!

[Backtocali 0]

For those that filed in Frankfurt office.... did you receive a receipt number for your case in the first NOA? I filed our I-130 in January and I only got a receipt for the Fee payment, but no Case Receipt number. Should I be worried? It has been about 50 days since filing.

 

Thanks