Consular Processing to Adjustment of Status

[SalishSea 18,064]

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

According to your timeline you are at the NVC? If so you just need to complete that to get to the consulate.

The issue may be the time involved in securing an interview at Montreal.

[B&C2017 123]

5 hours ago, LilyJ said:

Some people set their profiles as “DCF” unknowing what “DCF” actually is; either way the I130 has already been approved so DCF or not they’re past that point already and must continue through consular processing 

The "problem" is, that the Timeline settings ask if the USC is living abroad. If someone doesn't read the note below the dropdown, then they might say "Yes, we live abroad" and select IR1/CR1 Filed abroad and it'll automatically display the DCF route. 

 

To be honest the same thing happened to me since my husband and I bot live abroad. I was wondering before why it shows DCF, but just now fixed this issue after reading your comment which made me check my entry 😄

 

[Michelle_VM 84]

7 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

According to your timeline you are at the NVC? If so you just need to complete that to get to the consulate.

Yes. Our embassy has around 6 month + wait time. We were sent to Nebraska service center which was a wait of over 1 year just to get an approved i-130 with no RFE. Waiting for NVC and then for an interview. I was just curious if there was another way.

[Michelle_VM 84]

9 hours ago, Hawk Riders said:

Would direct consular filing apply to your situation?

DCF is not an option in Canada. Thank you for your time! 

[Michelle_VM 84]

3 hours ago, B&C2017 said:

The "problem" is, that the Timeline settings ask if the USC is living abroad. If someone doesn't read the note below the dropdown, then they might say "Yes, we live abroad" and select IR1/CR1 Filed abroad and it'll automatically display the DCF route. 

 

To be honest the same thing happened to me since my husband and I bot live abroad. I was wondering before why it shows DCF, but just now fixed this issue after reading your comment which made me check my entry 😄

 

Thanks for clarifying this. There is no option for DCF in Canada. 

[carmel34 3,650]

Assuming you're at the NVC stage now, preparing for your interview in Montreal, also focus on the US domicile issues for the USC petitioner/sponsor, also financial sponsorship based on US income.  Montreal is strict on the US domicile requirement and if you have no US income you'll need a qualified co-sponsor.  This is why many spouses living abroad return to the US six or more months before their spouse beneficiary immigrates, to establish a residence in the US and start earning sufficient income in the US to sponsor their spouse.  Sometimes a period of living apart with short visits to see each other is your only option to getting your spouse's immigrant visa approved.  Good luck!

Edited January 13, 2020 by carmel34

[Michelle_VM 84]

25 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

Assuming you're at the NVC stage now, preparing for your interview in Montreal, also focus on the US domicile issues for the USC petitioner/sponsor, also financial sponsorship based on US income.  Montreal is strict on the US domicile requirement and if you have no US income you'll need a qualified co-sponsor.  This is why many spouses living abroad return to the US six or more months before their spouse beneficiary immigrates, to establish a residence in the US and start earning sufficient income in the US to sponsor their spouse.  Sometimes a period of living apart with short visits to see each other is your only option to getting your spouse's immigrant visa approved.  Good luck!

Thank you! I was able to send clear proof of my intentions to move home including opening a bank account, a letter from our realtor stating we have been looking at properties, a letter from family member and myself declaring intention to move back, as well as quotes for car insurance. Everything has been accepted in the domicle department at NVC. Should we still be worried about the interview? We have been married almost 7 years have 3 children together. Would they really think I would let him move to the U.S. without me? 

We also have a co-sponsor, thank you!

[Boiler 45,898]

Usually Canada wants to see something more concrete, that would most likely work in London.

[Michelle_VM 84]

30 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Usually Canada wants to see something more concrete, that would most likely work in London.

Would a contract/rent agreement between my mom and I be concrete enough? Or buying a house? We will most likely have bought a house before the interview and if not, my mom offered her residence while we look for a place. We also have proof my husband spent $300 to take the Michigan plumbing exam and will likely have completed the exam by the time of the interview.

Edited January 13, 2020 by Michelle_VM

[Boiler 45,898]

12 minutes ago, Michelle_VM said:

Would a contract/rent agreement between my mom and I be concrete enough? Or buying a house? We will most likely have bought a house before the interview and if not, my mom offered her residence while we look for a place. We also have proof my husband spent $300 to take the Michigan plumbing exam and will likely have completed the exam by the time of the interview.

I would not like to say, easy to say what does and does not, harder when you try and predict a marginal situation.

[carmel34 3,650]

50 minutes ago, Michelle_VM said:

Would a contract/rent agreement between my mom and I be concrete enough? Or buying a house? We will most likely have bought a house before the interview and if not, my mom offered her residence while we look for a place. We also have proof my husband spent $300 to take the Michigan plumbing exam and will likely have completed the exam by the time of the interview.

There is a long 56-page thread on this very topic.  Lots of good information about people going through Montreal and trying to show intent to establish a domicile in the US.  Montreal is very backed up for interviews so you have plenty of time to add more evidence to take to the interview when scheduled.  Good luck!

 

 

Edited January 13, 2020 by carmel34

[Michelle_VM 84]

25 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

There is a long 56-page thread on this very topic.  Lots of good information about people going through Montreal and trying to show intent to establish a domicile in the US.  Montreal is very backed up for interviews so you have plenty of time to add more evidence to take to the interview when scheduled.  Good luck!

 

 

Thank you very much!