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Okay, so I've been married almost a year to a Filipino citizen, marriage certificate shows I am Filipino (citizen) as well (dual citizen), opted to go that route because we thought that it'll be easier since the appointment for getting an Affidavit for Legal Capacity to Marry would take time.

 

I'm currently in the Philippines, working, living here.. having thoughts about going back to the US.. and once there, will immediately start the process, but I have so much anxiety because I'd have no work (last time I tried looking for work took me 6-7 months), and would rely on the co-sponsorship (or sole sponsorship from a relative) on this matter. Can I start the process while I'm here?

 

I'm also anxious about deciding of whether to stay or go..

 

Your feedback/advise/words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

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The above is not correct.  They are required to file if their total worldwide income is above the filing threshold whether they owe taxes or not.

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Didn't like the outcome of this weeks election?

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OP, start preparing to land a good job. 

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8 minutes ago, sungsam12345 said:

Okay, so I've been married almost a year to a Filipino citizen, marriage certificate shows I am Filipino (citizen) as well (dual citizen), opted to go that route because we thought that it'll be easier since the appointment for getting an Affidavit for Legal Capacity to Marry would take time.

 

I'm currently in the Philippines, working, living here.. having thoughts about going back to the US.. and once there, will immediately start the process, but I have so much anxiety because I'd have no work (last time I tried looking for work took me 6-7 months), and would rely on the co-sponsorship (or sole sponsorship from a relative) on this matter. Can I start the process while I'm here?

 

I'm also anxious about deciding of whether to stay or go..

 

Your feedback/advise/words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

Since you live there you can take advantage of the DCF (Direct Consular Filing) takes 1/3 of the time because everything is done through the embassy.
Yes you would need a joint sponsor (No such thing as Sole sponsorship) You are the sponsor the petitioner. If you don;t meet the income guidelines you will need a joint sponsor. So I would get that lined up before you file because it moves fast when you DCF

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9 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

Since you live there you can take advantage of the DCF (Direct Consular Filing) takes 1/3 of the time because everything is done through the embassy.
Yes you would need a joint sponsor (No such thing as Sole sponsorship) You are the sponsor the petitioner. If you don;t meet the income guidelines you will need a joint sponsor. So I would get that lined up before you file because it moves fast when you DCF

Been reading about this, sheds some hope.
I don't and can't meet the income requirements since I'm earning PH salary.. so I'd have to work with the joint sponsor who is in the USA right now..

Hoping other people here can help and enlighten me with the other inquiry I have

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26 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

Since you live there you can take advantage of the DCF (Direct Consular Filing) takes 1/3 of the time because everything is done through the embassy.
Yes you would need a joint sponsor (No such thing as Sole sponsorship) You are the sponsor the petitioner. If you don;t meet the income guidelines you will need a joint sponsor. So I would get that lined up before you file because it moves fast when you DCF

USCIS is closing the field offices around July, so DCF is no longer an option. The last day they accepted cases in Manila was May 3 which gives them time to close up shop. So unless something happens to reverse the course it's not going to be an option anymore, all cases go to the US for adjudication going forward.

 

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8 minutes ago, suss6052 said:

USCIS is closing the field offices around July, so DCF is no longer an option. The last day they accepted cases in Manila was May 3 which gives them time to close up shop. So unless something happens to reverse the course it's not going to be an option anymore, all cases go to the US for adjudication going forward.

 

Aren't DCFs for special cases only? 

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6 minutes ago, sungsam12345 said:

Aren't DCFs for special cases only? 

They are/were unless the uscis field office was in the country of your residence .  But it's all over already in Manila 

 

The process takes more than one year to complete so you should take that time to get your job

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YMMV

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1 minute ago, payxibka said:

They are/were unless the uscis field office was in the country of your residence .  But it's all over already in Manila 

Oh my god.. should've filed last year right after my marriage. LOL. Been reading that it was only for special cases.. anyway. Wasn't really decided yet if I were to come back to the US that time. Now with everything happening in the Philippines makes me think twice

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1 minute ago, sungsam12345 said:

Oh my god.. should've filed last year right after my marriage. LOL. Been reading that it was only for special cases.. anyway. Wasn't really decided yet if I were to come back to the US that time. Now with everything happening in the Philippines makes me think twice

Didn't like the outcome of this weeks election?

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6 minutes ago, sungsam12345 said:

Taxes here in the Philippines, yes...

Nope, taxes to the US government? You'll need to show tax returns when you petition and get to the  NVC/USEM stage.

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1 minute ago, nastra30 said:

Nope, taxes to the US government? You'll need to show tax returns when you petition at NVC/USEM.

Worked there once but was advised not to file taxes since the salary I recieved was below the minimum requirement.

Been working here in the PH though..

 
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