Exact instructions for dcf

[moeandlu 4]

Hi!

 

we will be filing for cr1 (will be ir1 as will be married more than 2 years upon relocation to US) dcf in the U.K. And my parents will co sign. We will have a baby at the time of moving but not yet. 

 

Can someone listnoit  out exactly which forms/evidence needs to go in the packet? I've come across conflicting information regarding which forms are required and not sure what might be outdated at this point. An up to date bullet point list would be super beneficial. If I've missed this on a thread please do let me know (and accept my apologies!) I did look first. 

 

Also, for proof of relationship - for spouse visa to move to the UK I still have all that info (financial info,  marriage certificate, couple photos, 1 screenshot of correspondence per month with date stamp) - just update it with current joint bank/tenancy info?

 

thank you thank you!

[Paulonto 29]

Hi.

I'm doing a DCF in London too and I'm prepering the papers for handing it iver in the next few days. This is what I have.... at least for the first stage...Correction from a better informed appreciated:

Forms:
i130
i130a
G1145
G1450
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Money
Cover letter + table of content
Petitioner pics x2                 
Beneficiary pics x2                
Bonafide marriage evidence     
Petitioner birth certificate    
Petitioner full passport     
Petitioner residency proof   
Beneficiary birth certificate     
Benefitiary residence optional 
Benefitiary full passport        
Marriage cert copy  
Petitioner prior divorce papers

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[N-o-l-a 7,167]

DCF in London specifically asks for no evidence of bonafide relationship to be sent with the petition. 

[Haltom Family 40]

On 12/10/2017 at 7:21 AM, moeandlu said:

Hi!

 

we will be filing for cr1 (will be ir1 as will be married more than 2 years upon relocation to US) dcf in the U.K. And my parents will co sign. We will have a baby at the time of moving but not yet. 

 

Can someone listnoit  out exactly which forms/evidence needs to go in the packet? I've come across conflicting information regarding which forms are required and not sure what might be outdated at this point. An up to date bullet point list would be super beneficial. If I've missed this on a thread please do let me know (and accept my apologies!) I did look first. 

 

Also, for proof of relationship - for spouse visa to move to the UK I still have all that info (financial info,  marriage certificate, couple photos, 1 screenshot of correspondence per month with date stamp) - just update it with current joint bank/tenancy info?

 

thank you thank you!

This might help

 

 

[moeandlu 4]

11 hours ago, Haltom Family said:

This might help

 

 

thanks so much!! this is definitely helpful and encouraging to see real people who have done this!

 

with the proof of relationship - do you know if this varies re: requirement by country you're doing DCF with? 

16 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

DCF in London specifically asks for no evidence of bonafide relationship to be sent with the petition. 

oh really! i hadn't seen that anywhere yet so that's helpful! do you know where that's on the website or instructions? i had rang them about a month back and of course they said just look up on the website 

Edited December 11, 2017 by moeandlu

[moeandlu 4]

On 12/10/2017 at 1:57 PM, Sylv said:

Hi.

I'm doing a DCF in London too and I'm prepering the papers for handing it iver in the next few days. This is what I have.... at least for the first stage...Correction from a better informed appreciated:

Forms:
i130
i130a
G1145
G1450
=======
Money
Cover letter + table of content
Petitioner pics x2                 
Beneficiary pics x2                
Bonafide marriage evidence   -  what are you providing for evidence? someone else on here has said evidence isn't required for london DCF so now again i'm not sure! last time, we provided correspondence history, plane tickets, birthday/christmas cards etc. would this fall under residency proof - lease/joint bank accounts/utility bills?  
Petitioner birth certificate   -  original or copy?
Petitioner full passport     - original, yes? do they return this shortly?
Petitioner residency proof    - what are you providing for this one that would be in addition to lease/bank/utility info, and their passport/birth certificate?
Beneficiary birth certificate     
Benefitiary residence optional - what would this entail?
Benefitiary full passport        - again assuming full original in date passport?
Marriage cert copy  
Petitioner prior divorce papers

tanks so much! few questions in bold...

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

46 minutes ago, moeandlu said:

thanks so much!! this is definitely helpful and encouraging to see real people who have done this!

 

with the proof of relationship - do you know if this varies re: requirement by country you're doing DCF with? 

oh really! i hadn't seen that anywhere yet so that's helpful! do you know where that's on the website or instructions? i had rang them about a month back and of course they said just look up on the website 

 

They updated their instructions on 11/1/17 (for the new I-130a) and apparently didn't explicitly state like they used to about this.  It does however state to follow the instructions on their checklist rather than the I-130 and the checklist says nothing about the bonafide evidence.   https://uk.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/USCIS_20171101_Checklist_for_Spouse.pdf

 

Proof of relationship does vary by country even in general I-130 filings, but more so with DCF.  Living together (or in the same country) is generally more proof than most I-130 applicants have anyway.  

Edited December 11, 2017 by N-o-l-a

[Haltom Family 40]

1 minute ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

They updated their instructions on 11/1/17 (for the new I-130a) and apparently didn't explicitly state like they used to about this.  It does however state to follow the instructions on their checklist rather than the I-130 and the checklist says nothing about the bonafide evidence.  

 

Proof of relationship does vary by country even in general I-130 filings, but more so with DCF.  Living together (or in the same country) is generally more proof than most I-130 applicants have anyway.  

 

47 minutes ago, moeandlu said:

thanks so much!! this is definitely helpful and encouraging to see real people who have done this!

 

with the proof of relationship - do you know if this varies re: requirement by country you're doing DCF with? 

oh really! i hadn't seen that anywhere yet so that's helpful! do you know where that's on the website or instructions? i had rang them about a month back and of course they said just look up on the website 

@moeandlu,

 

Good day.  Thank you so much for the time you spent in watching our video.  

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thanks so much!! this is definitely helpful and encouraging to see real people who have done this!

 

with the proof of relationship - do you know if this varies re: requirement by country you're doing DCF with? 

oh really! i hadn't seen that anywhere yet so that's helpful! do you know where that's on the website or instructions? i had rang them about a month back and of course they said just look up on the website 

 

We believe that the black and white requirements of USCIS for Form I-130 doesn't varies to any given country unless they issued an edited and updated version of it.   BUT we do understand that the  applicant and petitioner have an option to provide as much proof they want  to prove family relationship without omitting the basic requirement of USCIS in Form I-130 such as: A copy of your marriage certificate (if you are petitioning your spouse which is applicable to you now) ; and or Submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing your name and the name of your child.

 

We suggest that you will visit this link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 there is a downloadable Instructions for Form I-130 if you click that site. Once you download the Instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, please browse down to Page 6 (General Requirements), and scan down to number 5 which talks more in detailed about : What documents do you need to prove family relationship? 

 

Or the following: 

 

You have to prove that there is a family relationship between you and the beneficiary. If you are filing for a relative listed below, submit the following documentation to prove the family relationship. A. A spouse: (1) A copy of your marriage certificate; (2) If either you were or your spouse was previously married, submit copies of documents showing that each of the prior marriages was legally terminated; and (3) You must submit two identical color passport-style photographs of yourself and your spouse (if he or she is in the United States) taken within 30 days of filing this petition. The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched. Form I-130 Instructions 02/27/17 N Page 7 of 12 The two identical color passport-style photos must be 2 by 2 inches. The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background. Head height should measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches from top of hair to bottom of chin, and eye height is between 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from bottom of photo. Your head must be bare unless you are wearing headwear as required by a religious denomination of which you are a member. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and A-Number (if any) on the back of the photo. NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may prove you have a bona fide marriage: (1) Documentation showing joint ownership of property; (2) A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together; (3) Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources; (4) Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;

 

Our suggestion, narrowed down all the proof you think are applicable to you and your spouse at your current situation.  God bless and hope this helps. 

[Paulonto 29]

I agree with Haltom Family.

The i-130 instruction PDF says:

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NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the
following types of documentation that may prove you have a bona fie marriage:
(1) Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
(2) A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
(3) Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your fiancial resources;
(4) Birth certifiates of children born to you and your spouse together;
(5) Affiavits sworn to or affimed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fies of the marital
relationship. Each affiavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affiavit; date
and place of birth of the person making the affiavit; and complete information and details explaining how the
person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage; or
(6) Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

 

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

34 minutes ago, Sylv said:

I agree with Haltom Family.

The i-130 instruction PDF says:

 

 

And the London DCF instructions say to follow their directions instead of the I-130 ones.  

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Furthermore, I don't think it is wholly appropriate for someone who has never submitted an I-130 through the London USCIS office, but rather a DCF case in a country that has its own rules (hello CFO anyone?), to be making blanket statements about what is or is not required and claiming it is the same country to country, when it is most definitely not.

[Haltom Family 40]

4 minutes ago, N-o-l-a said:

Furthermore, I don't think it is wholly appropriate for someone who has never submitted an I-130 through the London USCIS office, but rather a DCF case in a country that has its own rules (hello CFO anyone?), to be making blanket statements about what is or is not required and claiming it is the same country to country, when it is most definitely not.

 

11 minutes ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

And the London DCF instructions say to follow their directions instead of the I-130 ones.  

Sylv, Hope everything is doing well in your processing and if its not too much keep us updated with DCF London.  Sharing factual information is always good.   Thanks. 

[Paulonto 29]

13 minutes ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

And the London DCF instructions say to follow their directions instead of the I-130 ones.  

I understand yes. Thank you. I couldn't see anywhere where it had stipulated this. Thank you.

6 minutes ago, N-o-l-a said:

Furthermore, I don't think it is wholly appropriate for someone who has never submitted an I-130 through the London USCIS office, but rather a DCF case in a country that has its own rules (hello CFO anyone?), to be making blanket statements about what is or is not required and claiming it is the same country to country, when it is most definitely not.

You're right.

If I have misinformed, I am truly sorry, N-o-I-a

 

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Just now, Sylv said:

 

If I have misinformed, I am truly sorry, N-o-I-a

 

 

Oh you haven't.  If you do end up submitting evidence, let us know what happens.  They used to return it to you via mail.