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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,857

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While, technically, either could request, I think it is appropriate for the applicant (beneficiary) to request the transfer.

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arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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Either one can request for the transfer. What's important is the reason.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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Richie1 Newbie

Richie1   0

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5 hours ago, arken said:

Either one can request for the transfer. What's important is the reason.

I am a military personnel serving a tour in Korea. My spouse is living with me in Korea now. She is on a visa/SOFA status. I want go to the US with her after I finish my tour

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Redro Experienced

Redro   4,611

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8 hours ago, Richie1 said:

Anybody with experience with transferring spouse case from one embassy to another?

 

Who can request the transfer of case, application/petitioner?

You do not have a timeline.

Have you already petitioned your spouse?

Has the I-130 been approved?

Generally military can DCF (do this if you haven't filed an I-130 yet) 

 

How to transfer your case:

How do I transfer my Immigrant Visa case from one embassy or consulate to another?

If you would like to transfer your Immigrant Visa (IV) case to another embassy or consulate, please follow the steps below:

  • If your case is at a U.S. embassy or consulate, contact the potential gaining U.S. embassy or consulate in writing to request a transfer of your case.  Please include a justification for the request.  If you are not a resident of that country, specify that in your request.  

  • If your petition is being processed at the National Visa Center (NVC), contact the NVC to request the transfer.  NVC will transfer cases to another IV processing post if parties provide a written request along with the address in the requested country and the proof of eligibility (citizenship/legal residency in the requested country or other documentation). This can be provided at https://nvc.state.gov/inquiry.  In limited circumstances, NVC may need to contact you for additional eligibility requirements.  Note that transferring your case might not result in immediate processing as cases are processed in order based on the date the case became documentarily qualified. 

 

How to apply for DCF in Korea:

https://kr.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visas-filing-an-immigrant-petition/

https://kr.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visas-i-130-exceptional-situational/

 

 

 

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Richie1   0

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I-130 was approved back in October 2021, all documents were approved in April 2022. Just waiting on interview date from the embassy. Which in my estimation it will take a year plus. US Embassy usually have appointments available so i if my case is enough for them to accept the transfer. I have sent them email but the case is at the NVC

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Redro Experienced

Redro   4,611

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2 minutes ago, Richie1 said:

I-130 was approved back in October 2021, all documents were approved in April 2022. Just waiting on interview date from the embassy. Which in my estimation it will take a year plus. US Embassy usually have appointments available so i if my case is enough for them to accept the transfer. I have sent them email but the case is at the NVC

When will you leave Korea? 

I would contact NVC. Send an inquiry. Click on the link I posted above. 

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Redro Experienced

Redro   4,611

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6 minutes ago, Richie1 said:

Nov 2023

Read this... I think you will be okay. 

Just send an email to NVC and ask for the case to be moved to Seoul consulate. 

Provide proof of your wife's status/ residency in Korea

 

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