Anyone know if we can turn everything in at once?

[girlafraid7 0]

I am planning to file an I-130 for my very soon to be husband in April at the Rome USCIS office. I know back in DCF days, one could go to the Madrid embassy with all possible forms and get approved the same day. I.e. file petition, turn in medical, affidavit of support, etc forms and make an appointment for the interview all in the same day. Will this work if I send all this information off to Rome at the same time?

Thanks in advance.

[MaydayDas 1]

I tried that in Frankfurt, Germany, on Jan 12 but with no chance. We went there in person, with all the documents but it seems we have to wait for I-130 to be approved, after that we will summit the rest of the papers at the interview.

I heard about cases 1 year ago somebody succeeded in the same day with the whole process but it didn't work for me. Maybe because of Adam Walsh Act?

Good luck........

[meauxna 15]

I am planning to file an I-130 for my very soon to be husband in April at the Rome USCIS office. I know back in DCF days, one could go to the Madrid embassy with all possible forms and get approved the same day. I.e. file petition, turn in medical, affidavit of support, etc forms and make an appointment for the interview all in the same day. Will this work if I send all this information off to Rome at the same time?

Thanks in advance.

hi girl,

We now MUST think of the "DCF" process in its two distinct steps.

You need an approved I-130.

Your spouse needs to make a visa application.

USCIS does I-130s.

Consulates do visas.

Rome is a USCIS office (there isn't one in Spain).

Is Rome accepting petitions yet, from folks outside of Italy?

[girlafraid7 0]

I am planning to file an I-130 for my very soon to be husband in April at the Rome USCIS office. I know back in DCF days, one could go to the Madrid embassy with all possible forms and get approved the same day. I.e. file petition, turn in medical, affidavit of support, etc forms and make an appointment for the interview all in the same day. Will this work if I send all this information off to Rome at the same time?

Thanks in advance.

hi girl,

We now MUST think of the "DCF" process in its two distinct steps.

You need an approved I-130.

Your spouse needs to make a visa application.

USCIS does I-130s.

Consulates do visas.

Rome is a USCIS office (there isn't one in Spain).

Is Rome accepting petitions yet, from folks outside of Italy?

Hi Meauxna,

Rome is definitely accepting petitions from outside Italy. I have called their office and Madrid multiple times to quadruple check. They just said I need to prove I am residing in Spain, which I can. I thought I had done enough research and knew what I was talking about, but after your message, I am thoroughly confused. My impression was I apply for the I-130 (in the Rome USCIS Office) for my Spanish born spouse. Once approved, he goes for the interview in Madrid, the visa is issued from Madrid and he can live permanently in the states. Am I missing something else that my spouse needs to apply for? If I petition on behalf of him with the I-130, what does he need to apply for per your comment above "You need an approved I-130. Your spouse needs to make a visa application."??????

[zyggy 9]

I am planning to file an I-130 for my very soon to be husband in April at the Rome USCIS office. I know back in DCF days, one could go to the Madrid embassy with all possible forms and get approved the same day. I.e. file petition, turn in medical, affidavit of support, etc forms and make an appointment for the interview all in the same day. Will this work if I send all this information off to Rome at the same time?

Thanks in advance.

hi girl,

We now MUST think of the "DCF" process in its two distinct steps.

You need an approved I-130.

Your spouse needs to make a visa application.

USCIS does I-130s.

Consulates do visas.

Rome is a USCIS office (there isn't one in Spain).

Is Rome accepting petitions yet, from folks outside of Italy?

Hi Meauxna,

Rome is definitely accepting petitions from outside Italy. I have called their office and Madrid multiple times to quadruple check. They just said I need to prove I am residing in Spain, which I can. I thought I had done enough research and knew what I was talking about, but after your message, I am thoroughly confused. My impression was I apply for the I-130 (in the Rome USCIS Office) for my Spanish born spouse. Once approved, he goes for the interview in Madrid, the visa is issued from Madrid and he can live permanently in the states. Am I missing something else that my spouse needs to apply for? If I petition on behalf of him with the I-130, what does he need to apply for per your comment above "You need an approved I-130. Your spouse needs to make a visa application."??????

No.. you have the process right... you're just confusing who applies and is ultimately responsible for what...

The I-130 is not a visa application.. it is a petition from the USC to USCIS (a branch of the Department of Homeland Security) for requesting the benefit of having an alien spouse apply for a Immigrant Visa at the Consulate that serves their place of residence...

So where everything was done at the consulate previously (filing of the I-130 and the visa application.. sometimes at the same visit).. now the process takes two distinct stages... the I-130 petition gets filed in Rome and is filed by you, the USC

Once that is approved, the I-130 petition will be sent to Madrid where the consulate (an agency of the Department of State) will contact your spouse about applying for an Immigrant Visa in Madrid. You (as the USC) do not apply for the visa... only your spouse applies for the visa since only aliens can apply for and receive a visa...

Edited March 16, 2007 by zyggy

[meauxna 15]

Hi Meauxna,

Rome is definitely accepting petitions from outside Italy. I have called their office and Madrid multiple times to quadruple check. They just said I need to prove I am residing in Spain, which I can. I thought I had done enough research and knew what I was talking about, but after your message, I am thoroughly confused. My impression was I apply for the I-130 (in the Rome USCIS Office) for my Spanish born spouse. Once approved, he goes for the interview in Madrid, the visa is issued from Madrid and he can live permanently in the states. Am I missing something else that my spouse needs to apply for? If I petition on behalf of him with the I-130, what does he need to apply for per your comment above "You need an approved I-130. Your spouse needs to make a visa application."??????

Well that sure is good news!

And there was another couple in Spain just posting yesterday about where to file; your information will be helpful to them, and maybe vice versa.

zyggy clarified it pretty well.. first the I-130 goes to USCIS & gets approved (same as if it were filed to the US) and then sent to the Consulate--Madrid for you. Unlike the US-filed cases, you skip the NVC and start your visa application (DS-230) with them. This is 'the rest' of the package you asked about first (often called Packet 3 & 4) and when he does the medical etc.

hth

[ray72 0]

Hi Meauxna,

Rome is definitely accepting petitions from outside Italy. I have called their office and Madrid multiple times to quadruple check. They just said I need to prove I am residing in Spain, which I can. I thought I had done enough research and knew what I was talking about, but after your message, I am thoroughly confused. My impression was I apply for the I-130 (in the Rome USCIS Office) for my Spanish born spouse. Once approved, he goes for the interview in Madrid, the visa is issued from Madrid and he can live permanently in the states. Am I missing something else that my spouse needs to apply for? If I petition on behalf of him with the I-130, what does he need to apply for per your comment above "You need an approved I-130. Your spouse needs to make a visa application."??????

Well that sure is good news!

And there was another couple in Spain just posting yesterday about where to file; your information will be helpful to them, and maybe vice versa.

zyggy clarified it pretty well.. first the I-130 goes to USCIS & gets approved (same as if it were filed to the US) and then sent to the Consulate--Madrid for you. Unlike the US-filed cases, you skip the NVC and start your visa application (DS-230) with them. This is 'the rest' of the package you asked about first (often called Packet 3 & 4) and when he does the medical etc.

hth

I had the exact same question after I called Rome and found out they are accepting the I-130.

So it sounds like all that needs to be sent to Rome is the I-130 form with all it's supporting documentation and a document showing proof of residency in the country. In my case this that's France.

[zyggy 9]

Hi Meauxna,

Rome is definitely accepting petitions from outside Italy. I have called their office and Madrid multiple times to quadruple check. They just said I need to prove I am residing in Spain, which I can. I thought I had done enough research and knew what I was talking about, but after your message, I am thoroughly confused. My impression was I apply for the I-130 (in the Rome USCIS Office) for my Spanish born spouse. Once approved, he goes for the interview in Madrid, the visa is issued from Madrid and he can live permanently in the states. Am I missing something else that my spouse needs to apply for? If I petition on behalf of him with the I-130, what does he need to apply for per your comment above "You need an approved I-130. Your spouse needs to make a visa application."??????

Well that sure is good news!

And there was another couple in Spain just posting yesterday about where to file; your information will be helpful to them, and maybe vice versa.

zyggy clarified it pretty well.. first the I-130 goes to USCIS & gets approved (same as if it were filed to the US) and then sent to the Consulate--Madrid for you. Unlike the US-filed cases, you skip the NVC and start your visa application (DS-230) with them. This is 'the rest' of the package you asked about first (often called Packet 3 & 4) and when he does the medical etc.

hth

I had the exact same question after I called Rome and found out they are accepting the I-130.

So it sounds like all that needs to be sent to Rome is the I-130 form with all it's supporting documentation and a document showing proof of residency in the country. In my case this that's France.

Yes... that is correct...