DCF qualification

[SeychelleD 1]

Hi Everyone,

 

Long story but my husband and I (US citizen) live in Germany. We were planning to apply through for the regular spousal visa through USCIS, but I just stumbled upon DCF a few days ago and it would be amazing to get to the US quicker.

I know it says a job offer would qualify as an exceptional circumstance, but does it matter that I'm here on a student visa and don't have enough assets of my own? My parents would be our joint sponsors for the Affidavit of support. 

 

I don't have a job offer yet, but if it seems like a viable option I will and try to make this route happen. 

 

 

 

Thank you for any help.

[payxibka 10,045]

6 hours ago, SeychelleD said:

Hi Everyone,

 

Long story but my husband and I (US citizen) live in Germany. We were planning to apply through for the regular spousal visa through USCIS, but I just stumbled upon DCF a few days ago and it would be amazing to get to the US quicker.

I know it says a job offer would qualify as an exceptional circumstance, but does it matter that I'm here on a student visa and don't have enough assets of my own? My parents would be our joint sponsors for the Affidavit of support. 

 

I don't have a job offer yet, but if it seems like a viable option I will and try to make this route happen. 

 

 

 

Thank you for any help.

Your qualifications to petition are seperate from your ability to be a qualified sponsor 

[SeychelleD 1]

Do I need to have a job to be able to apply for DCF? or is living in Germany for 3 years enough?

 

 

[Chancy 6,241]

19 minutes ago, SeychelleD said:

Do I need to have a job to be able to apply for DCF? or is living in Germany for 3 years enough?

 

Simply having residence in Germany is not enough to qualify for DCF.  You must have exceptional circumstances that would convince the consulate in Frankfurt to allow you to file with them directly.  A job offer with short notice of relocation to the US is one example.  More info here -- https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-b-chapter-3

 

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, SeychelleD said:

Do I need to have a job to be able to apply for DCF? or is living in Germany for 3 years enough?

 

 

1.  No

2.  Not enough 

[SeychelleD 1]

Okay thanks. One more question: How long after (if/when) the consulate approves everything would we have to move? My husband is writing and defending his Master thesis, and the dates are to be announced and I want to make sure he has time to get all his work done before we move back to the US.

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, SeychelleD said:

Okay thanks. One more question: How long after (if/when) the consulate approves everything would we have to move? My husband is writing and defending his Master thesis, and the dates are to be announced and I want to make sure he has time to get all his work done before we move back to the US.

6 mos.  from the date of the medical 

[SeychelleD 1]

I appreciate the help, thank you so much!

 

If the job that I accept in order to do DCF doesn't turn out to be what I expect or if I find a new job after a year or so does that matter? Do they check back up on me?

 

 

[payxibka 10,045]

3 hours ago, SeychelleD said:

I appreciate the help, thank you so much!

 

If the job that I accept in order to do DCF doesn't turn out to be what I expect or if I find a new job after a year or so does that matter? Do they check back up on me?

 

 

No

[SeychelleD 1]

Hi guys!

 

Just wondering if any type jobs qualify? I'm guessing full-time, salary positions only?

[Boiler 45,399]

I am not aware of any job limitations.

[millefleur 5,046]

17 hours ago, SeychelleD said:

Hi guys!

 

Just wondering if any type jobs qualify? I'm guessing full-time, salary positions only?

I think they keep it vague on purpose, it's a case-by-case basis type thing. All you can do is try!

[SeychelleD 1]

Hi again!

 

sorry to keep asking questions, I just want to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

My mom has her own small business and will train me to take over and pass the business on to me. What do I need from her to show the job offer is real?

 

Is it a problem if my mom and dad are also joint sponsors for my husband?

 

Thank you guys for being so patient and helpful.

[Boiler 45,399]

You submit your offer letter/ contract of employment.

 

I have no idea, never seen anybody try that.

[millefleur 5,046]

3 hours ago, SeychelleD said:

My mom has her own small business and will train me to take over and pass the business on to me. What do I need from her to show the job offer is real?

Is the business registered anywhere or does she have a license? Maybe submit those documents to show it's a legit company.