Former green card holder for DCF (merged/moved threads)

[lilpinay 59]

Hello everyone,

My husband and I moved here in the Philippines 5 years ago, and now wanted to go back to the US and live there for good, the problem is my green card had expired so I can't go back to the US without going through process again, Until I found this DCF visa. My question is, can my husband petition me using DCF even though I was already a green card holder before and had a US social security number?

Thank you all in advance, God bless

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

For dcf he would need to live there with you in philipines

Not sure if it's given to previous GC holders....

[Marrienne 113]

Is it at all possible to get an extension?

[lilpinay 59]

Yes, my husband is here in the Philippines with me for at least 5 years now, and extension is not possible because my green card has been expired for 5 years too.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

you need to restart again, but because you did have a GC and SS, wherever they request the numbers on the forms you have to put them

the A# and SS are given once and for life, so the cards will be different but the number stays the same

your husband will have to prove domicile intent, that he hasn't abandoned his country

[TabeaK 517]

Did you formally surrender your GC?

You can always refile for an immigration visa, including via DCF if you fulfill the criteria. Start looking into how your husband can establish domicile in the US - this will be of key importance to get approved.

[Sukie 1,464]

Hello everyone,

My husband and I moved here in the Philippines 5 years ago, and now wanted to go back to the US and live there for good, the problem is my green card had expired so I can't go back to the US without going through process again, Until I found this DCF visa. My question is, can my husband petition me using DCF even though I was already a green card holder before and had a US social security number?

Thank you all in advance, God bless

Unfortunately, you are going to need to start over.

As long as your husband is a legal resident of the Philippines, he can file an I-130 petition for you as a DCF. But one of his challenges is that he is going to need to re-establish residency in the United States. That might be simple, if he still owns property or if he still works for a US-based company. Or, if he relinquished those types of ties to the US, he's going to need to prove that he is "going home".

You are not required to use an attorney to do a DCF filing. There is plenty of help on Visa Journey. The first step is for him to file an I-130, and get that approved, and then for you to go through the IR-1 visa process using DCF.

Best of luck to you and your family!

Sukie in NY

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

***** One advertising link giving wrong information removed ******

[Jawaree 718]

OP if ypu husband reside there legally he can re-petition you with no prob

except the domicile issue, would be great if he visits home, get his license,

activate a bank account and get a lease of place he will be living.

Make sure to use old A number and SS on all application when asked

[lilpinay 59]

Thank you all for your help, and about the domicile, my husband doesn't have any property in the States anymore, but we both still using our joint Bank of America account, and he still have his driver's license, he is retired so he does not have any ties in the US except those things I mentioned and of course he's receiving his Social Security pension. He also still vote in the US, through online voting. He doesn't pay taxes because his income is not big enough to have to pay tax.

One reason why we have to go back is because he needs a good health insurance, he's getting old and get sick often.

I wonder if all the things I mention is enough proof?

Thank you once again. God bless us all

[lilpinay 59]

Hello everyone,

Does anybody know if my husband really have to go with me to file the I-130 to Manila USEM? He is not well enough to travel with me, he's still recuperating from being sick. We live in Cebu. and what is 325A?

Thank you very much in advance!

[lilpinay 59]

Hello everyone, Me and my husband have been married for almost 8 years now, so I am qualified to the IR-1 right? my question is, I am a former green card holder and five years ago moved here in the Philippines with my husband, my green card was expired 5 years ago too. Now my husband and I wanted to go back to the states, We are planning to file our visa using DCF. Do you guys think we can still do the IR-1 even though I've had a 2 years green card before already?

Thank you!

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

He must make an appointment

this is the site that you need to check for information

it is all on this site

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/philippines-uscis-manila-field-office

[lilpinay 59]

Thank you for your reply Adil, I really appreciate it. May I know what is 325A?

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

I think you guys will be fine. Add some proof that you looked into where to live/ perhaps work for you.