My DCF CR-1 London questions [multiple merged threads]

[LucindaLou 43]

Things have changed a fair bit since 1998, but back then it was no problem that my husband had been divorced only a few months before we got married. And we were not married that long before applying for the GC. Nonetheless, the past 20 years a lot changed in the process so not sure about today.

[Boiler 45,467]

Probably a lot more common.

[Redro 4,611]

10 hours ago, JRoo said:

Hi everyone, 

 

I will be applying for DCF due to job relocation. I currently live in London with my husband who is a UK citizen. 

 

I was recently divorced after being separated from my previous partner for 6 years. I am worried that USCIS will scrutinize my application because I was recently divorced, before remarrying. In anyone's experience, does the USCIS request extra documents in these circumstances? I can prove that my husband and I have lived together for 2+ years, and I could also provide supporting letters from friends to substantiate our relationship, but I am worried they may reject my application because I was divorced, remarried and applied for DCF in a short timeframe. 

 

Any advice or reassurance would be appreciated!

If you had married, petitioned a spouse and then divorced and married quickly and applied for second spouse then divorced and then petitioned a third spouse.... USCIS miiiiiiiiiiight raise an eyebrow... But, I'm sure that is not the case. Life is complicated. People separate then divorce a few years later/ because they want to marry someone else. You'll be fine. They only care your relationship is bonafide and not strictly for immigration benefits. They (imo) do not care about infidelity. 

[Redro 4,611]

21 hours ago, JRoo said:

We have flexibility on my start date of my job, so we could technically wait for DCF to be approved, then apartment hunt, then move. 

Are you aware of the timeline for DCF?

First you write London and see if they will accept your request for DCF. 

If they accept the request you submit the petition. 

Then you are good to go! 

I'm not sure of London timelines right now, but I believe it is about 3-6 months. 

Wait until you get the OKAY from London to submit the petition. Then go house hunting etc. 

ETA: London appears to be extremely lax with DCF. A few months ago someone was approved with a part time job offer that was not enough to sponsor the intending immigrant. Her husband (the immigrant) was able to use his income to qualify (as he was going to continue working for the same company in the US). 

Edited May 26, 2023 by Redro

[JRoo 3]

On 5/26/2023 at 1:15 AM, Redro said:

If you had married, petitioned a spouse and then divorced and married quickly and applied for second spouse then divorced and then petitioned a third spouse.... USCIS miiiiiiiiiiight raise an eyebrow... But, I'm sure that is not the case. Life is complicated. People separate then divorce a few years later/ because they want to marry someone else. You'll be fine. They only care your relationship is bonafide and not strictly for immigration benefits. They (imo) do not care about infidelity. 

Thank you, appreciate the reassurance! One more question - can photos be included in the supporting docs as evidence of relationship? We have utility bills, bank account, etc. showing shared address but wonder if it hurts to include photos?

[JRoo 3]

Hello everyone, 

 

I am currently preparing to submit a DCF request with exceptional circumstances to London. I am struggling to find a supporting document checklist online - can anyone edit my list below to add anything I am missing?

 

I am also not sure when to provide which documents. Hopefully this thread can be pinned to be a useful resource to others.

 

 

Supporting Documents Mega List

 

Submitting I-30

-sponsor's foreign residence permit 

-passports 

-marriage certificate 

-proof of job relocation to US - employment contract and letter from HR?

-evidence of sponsor's prior divorce

 

Intent to Domicile 

-sponsor's US drivers' license

-sponsor's US bank statements showing active US finances - is 4 months enough? 

-apartment lease in US

-sponsor's US voting registration

 

Documents for Beneficiary's Interview

-police certificates for every country lived in (sponsor + beneficiary)

-beneficiary's bank statements is this required?

-beneficiary's payslips is this required?

-medical exam completed in advance - do you include the medical certificate as a supporting doc?

 

Sponsor's Tax Documents

-I-864 Affidavit of Support Is this submitted online or brought to the beneficiary's final interview?

-Sponsor's record of filing FBAR last 3 years (as I have been working abroad, I have been filing FBAR)

-A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. I don't have a W2 as I have been working in the UK. Should I include a letter explaining this?

-A copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify. 

-sponsor's 6 months payslips - showing I earn over 125% of HHS poverty guidelines

-6 months bank statements? do I need to show a specific amount of savings if my salary meets the 125% requirement?

 

DS-260 Form what's the purpose of this form? when does it need to be filed?

 

Other Documents - are these brought to the beneficiary's interview?

-utility bills and bank statements showing spouses' bonafide relationship

-photos as evidence of relationship

-letters from friends as evidence of relationship and intent to settle in US

 

 

Edited May 30, 2023 by JRoo

[Redro 4,611]

38 minutes ago, JRoo said:

Thank you, appreciate the reassurance! One more question - can photos be included in the supporting docs as evidence of relationship? We have utility bills, bank account, etc. showing shared address but wonder if it hurts to include photos?

Not at all! Include the photos you have. The majority of our evidence was photos. 

Edited May 30, 2023 by Redro
Edit because I thought this was a divorce waiver case for ROC

[Redro 4,611]

51 minutes ago, JRoo said:

Hello everyone, 

 

I am currently preparing to submit a DCF request with exceptional circumstances to London. I am struggling to find a supporting document checklist online - can anyone edit my list below to add anything I am missing?

 

I am also not sure when to provide which documents. Hopefully this thread can be pinned to be a useful resource to others.

 

 

Supporting Documents Mega List

 

Submitting I-30

-sponsor's foreign residence permit 

-passports 

-marriage certificate 

-proof of job relocation to US - employment contract and letter from HR?

-evidence of sponsor's prior divorce

 

Intent to Domicile 

-sponsor's US drivers' license

-sponsor's US bank statements showing active US finances - is 4 months enough? 

-apartment lease in US

-sponsor's US voting registration

 

Documents for Beneficiary's Interview

-police certificates for every country lived in (sponsor + beneficiary)

-beneficiary's bank statements is this required?

-beneficiary's payslips is this required?

-medical exam completed in advance - do you include the medical certificate as a supporting doc?

 

Sponsor's Tax Documents

-I-864 Affidavit of Support Is this submitted online or brought to the beneficiary's final interview?

-Sponsor's record of filing FBAR last 3 years (as I have been working abroad, I have been filing FBAR)

-A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. I don't have a W2 as I have been working in the UK. Should I include a letter explaining this?

-A copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify. 

-sponsor's 6 months payslips - showing I earn over 125% of HHS poverty guidelines

-6 months bank statements? do I need to show a specific amount of savings if my salary meets the 125% requirement?

 

DS-260 Form what's the purpose of this form? when does it need to be filed?

 

Other Documents - are these brought to the beneficiary's interview?

-utility bills and bank statements showing spouses' bonafide relationship

-photos as evidence of relationship

-letters from friends as evidence of relationship and intent to settle in US

 

 

You need to first request DCF. If you are accepted they will send you instructions. 
have you read this thread: 

 

[JRoo 3]

1 minute ago, Redro said:

You need to first request DCF. If you are accepted they will send you instructions. 
have you read this thread: 

 

 

Thanks for the response! Yes I saw how to submit for DCF as the very first step to start off the process. I am mainly looking to confirm the supporting documents (and when to provide them) as this is where I get confused.

[TBoneTX 45,267]

Multiple related threads have been merged.  Please continue in this thread only.  Thanks.

[JRoo 3]

Hi everyone, 

 

I am planning to apply for DCF with exceptional circumstances to US embassy in London. This is on the basis of a job offer in the US. I am planning to have my father (based in the US) be a joint financial sponsor. 

 

Can anyone tell me what sorts of questions are asked in the beneficiary interview? Is it focused on the supporting documents, or do they ask for details about the relationship - when we met, etc?

 

Thanks!

Edited June 21, 2023 by JRoo

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

34 minutes ago, JRoo said:

Is it focused on the supporting documents, or do they ask for details about the relationship - when we met, etc?

I have seen both those areas questioned.  However, London is not a difficult consulate.  I don't think you have anything to worry about.  Good luck. 

[JRoo 3]

Hi everyone, 

 

I am filling out the I-30 form and see it asks for the address where we intend to live in the US:

 

Provide the address in the United States where the beneficiary intends to live, if different from Item Numbers 11.a. - 11.h. 

 

I will be moving before my husband, to begin looking for an apartment while his DCF application is being processed. Can anyone recommend what to do in this scenario? Should I leave this section of the form blank? OR I can add the address of an Air BnB where we will be staying temporarily before moving into our apartment?

 

I also wanted to check if this is a big deal breaker that would get the application rejected - if we don't have the apartment lease to include in our supporting docs.

 

Thank you!

[Boiler 45,467]

Do you have family whose address you can use.

 

Or maybe your Employer?

[JRoo 3]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Do you have family whose address you can use.

 

Or maybe your Employer?

Thanks for your reply. I have family whose address I could use, but they live in another state (on the other side of the country) from my location of work. So I guess it would be obvious I couldn't really be living with them...

 

Edit - so one option would be for me to delay our DCF request until we have signed an apartment lease. But it's a chicken and egg situation because I am hesitant to pay a deposit on a lease until my husband's DCF is approved.

Edited June 21, 2023 by JRoo