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crjake1989   0

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Hi Everyone!

 

I was redirected to this forum by a poster on Reddit Immigration, I'm hoping I can get some guidance as to what to do as I am completely overwhelmed by everything I've read.

 

I am a US Citizen living as a permanent resident in Costa Rica since 2014, I have been married for 5 years to a Costa Rican Citizen, I have a ten year old son who is not his. My family lives in South Florida and I  sponsored my mother 10 years ago to live in the US, which she currently does as a permanent resident.

 

We have decided as a family that we want to attempt getting my husband's US residency and move to Florida to be closer to my family. My questions are as follows:

 

1. Can I file I-130 in Costa Rica? Via DCF? Is DCF available in Costa Rica?

2. When filing Affidavit of support, how do I prove I want to reestablish domicile in the US? We plan to live with my aunt while I find a job.

3. Can I do this at the US Embassy in Costa Rica?

4. Should we file in US, for an adjustment of status? He currently has a B1/B2 visa.

 

Guys any help/guidance, reading material is greatly appreciated. I am so overwhelmed I want to cry, we really want to move to Florida but want to do it legally, and have no clue how to do it.

 

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Just Paul   4,595

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8 minutes ago, crjake1989 said:

Is DCF available in Costa Rica?

No, only under exceptional circumstances.

 

9 minutes ago, crjake1989 said:

Should we file in US, for an adjustment of status? He currently has a B1/B2 visa.

No that is immigration fraud.

 

9 minutes ago, crjake1989 said:

When filing Affidavit of support, how do I prove I want to reestablish domicile in the US?

Yes you need to show that you will re-establish domicile.

10 minutes ago, crjake1989 said:

Can I do this at the US Embassy in Costa Rica?

Mail to the US Lockbox in the instructions.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,851

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8 minutes ago, crjake1989 said:

Hi Everyone!

 

I was redirected to this forum by a poster on Reddit Immigration, I'm hoping I can get some guidance as to what to do as I am completely overwhelmed by everything I've read.

 

I am a US Citizen living as a permanent resident in Costa Rica since 2014, I have been married for 5 years to a Costa Rican Citizen, I have a ten year old son who is not his. My family lives in South Florida and I  sponsored my mother 10 years ago to live in the US, which she currently does as a permanent resident.

 

We have decided as a family that we want to attempt getting my husband's US residency and move to Florida to be closer to my family. My questions are as follows:

 

1. Can I file I-130 in Costa Rica? Via DCF? Is DCF available in Costa Rica?

2. When filing Affidavit of support, how do I prove I want to reestablish domicile in the US? We plan to live with my aunt while I find a job.

3. Can I do this at the US Embassy in Costa Rica?

4. Should we file in US, for an adjustment of status? He currently has a B1/B2 visa.

 

Guys any help/guidance, reading material is greatly appreciated. I am so overwhelmed I want to cry, we really want to move to Florida but want to do it legally, and have no clue how to do it.

 

1.  There is no USCIS office in Costa Rica.  You can file an I-130 onlinr or mail package to the Dallas lockbox...or see #3 below.

2.  Filed taxes, job applications, etc. can help establish intent to re-establish domicile in the US.

3.  Only for exceptional circumstances.

4.  Absolutely not.  That is visa fraud .  He can not enter the US via a B2 with the intent to stay and adjust status.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,851

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I would start in the "Guides" section of this web site....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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