Applying for I-130 directly in Belgium

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Go for it, at least you will have everything ready to send if they say no.

[jkai0025 1]

On 1/14/2021 at 4:27 PM, Mk8 said:

Thank you for your advice! I guess I'm confused about how DCF with exception circumstances is suppose to work for short notice job offers. Most jobs won't wait 3+ months for someone to start. I understand it is necessary to still be in the foreign country to apply but I thought it would be understood that the American citizen will likely need to move to the US first. I will definitely provide updates!

If you mean to the embassy, they won't answer any questions via email or phone. They've said we need to apply and then they will decide.

Hope you went for it! Check out my reply to  your question on my thread. It's true that you need to first inquire with your embassy whether you can be granted a direct in the first place. Just make sure it's an airtight email that lists everything crystal clear why you and your spouse are eligible. We had to follow up with the embassy in Paris, which was a pain, but they did eventually reply.