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

[Boiler 46,623]

You can of course change your address, AR 11, but you cannot guarantee they will take notice, my personal preference is to use an address that is rock solid for communication.

[JRoo 3]

  On 6/21/2023 at 9:22 PM, Boiler said:

You can of course change your address, AR 11, but you cannot guarantee they will take notice, my personal preference is to use an address that is rock solid for communication.

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Sorry I wasn't sure what you meant by AR 11?

[Boiler 46,623]

https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11

 

With a spouse petition the way I look at it is that you need to keep everything related to you pointed at the US. AirBnBs well most do not like you having post sent to their address, and it is short term by nature. Seen far too many stories on here where people have switched locations and the system does not keep track.

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[JRoo 3]

Hi everyone, another question from me regarding the London DCF process - at what stage is the I-864 submitted? Is it when the beneficiary gets their final interview, or when you submit the I-30 form? 

Thank you

Edited July 24, 2023 by JRoo

[primrose_bambi 3]

I-864 will be submitted once the embassy approves your initial I-130.

 

They will mail you a letter with this link: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/how-to-apply-2/ and ask you to complete all the steps and ignoring the NVC part. Your foreign spouse will be bringing the I-864 with them to their appointment.

[JRoo 3]

  On 7/26/2023 at 2:37 AM, primrose_bambi said:

I-864 will be submitted once the embassy approves your initial I-130.

 

They will mail you a letter with this link: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/how-to-apply-2/ and ask you to complete all the steps and ignoring the NVC part. Your foreign spouse will be bringing the I-864 with them to their appointment.

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Thank you for this information! Another I-864 question -

 

Can you clarify for me exactly what the requirement is - do I need to prove that my income equals at least 125% the poverty guideline? So for a household of two, showing that the annual income is over $24,650? 

 

Thanks!

 

[JRoo 3]

  On 8/10/2023 at 2:02 PM, JRoo said:

 

Thank you for this information! Another I-864 question -

 

Can you clarify for me exactly what the requirement is - do I need to prove that my income equals at least 125% the poverty guideline? So for a household of two, showing that the annual income is over $24,650? 

 

Thanks!

 

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AAND two more questions -

 

• can I use my current foreign income on my I-864? My company will continue to employ me after I move to the US, and I have a job offer stating this. When converted from GBP to USD my current annual salary is 84,000
• Should I include a letter explaining that I have only been working abroad and therefore have no W2 or 1099? (I have been filing FBAR and also have my federal tax returns for last 3 years.)

Thanks

[Ontarkie 14,707]

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[JRoo 3]

  On 8/10/2023 at 4:53 PM, Ontarkie said:

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Hi sorry I am still getting the hang of this site. If I want to seek advice from someone because they have had similar questions shall I just DM that person rather than comment? Thanks

[Ontarkie 14,707]

  On 8/10/2023 at 4:58 PM, JRoo said:

 

Hi sorry I am still getting the hang of this site. If I want to seek advice from someone because they have had similar questions shall I just DM that person rather than comment? Thanks

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It's ok, it is a learning process. 

 

It is always encouraged to post on the forum for advice. In a PM the information cannot be corrected if it is wrong. The thread you commented in is also not the same process as yours or the same country. Things vary greatly between you both.

[JRoo 3]

Hi everyone, today I submitted my I-130 at the US embassy in London and the petition was accepted (DCF based on short notice job relocation)
 

The immigration officer mentioned they may be able to approve the application in 2-4 weeks, as opposed to the normal 12 weeks. Has anyone had this experience? or is it still typically taking 12 weeks to hear back? 

 

thank you 

[Inflatableboots 11]

  On 9/14/2023 at 1:45 PM, JRoo said:

Hi everyone, today I submitted my I-130 at the US embassy in London and the petition was accepted (DCF based on short notice job relocation)
 

The immigration officer mentioned they may be able to approve the application in 2-4 weeks, as opposed to the normal 12 weeks. Has anyone had this experience? or is it still typically taking 12 weeks to hear back? 

 

thank you 

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Ours took a week. Wife filed in person in London on 17 Aug and was approved then. Received approval letter on 24 Aug.

[JRoo 3]

  On 9/15/2023 at 11:22 AM, Inflatableboots said:

Ours took a week. Wife filed in person in London on 17 Aug and was approved then. Received approval letter on 24 Aug.

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Wow that's a lot faster than I was expecting! When you receive the approval letter is that when you book the medical? Was it hard to get an appointment?

[Inflatableboots 11]

  On 9/15/2023 at 12:28 PM, JRoo said:

 

Wow that's a lot faster than I was expecting! When you receive the approval letter is that when you book the medical? Was it hard to get an appointment?

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The letter gives you the LND (case) number which is what you need to book the medical. The letter also tells you to follow this link, which you may have seen before, https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/how-to-apply-2/

 

I haven't booked the medical yet as I'm waiting on my police certificate, so can't confirm how easy it is to book.

 

Good luck though!