So confused on what to do now...

[Boiler 45,445]

4 minutes ago, HamWelder said:

I thought USCIS would consider a sister less than a spouse, I've read that the relationship to the person is a factor in the i-134?

Nope

[HamWelder 1]

On 9/19/2023 at 10:21 PM, Marieke H said:

Apparently the page for Frankfurt does not specify that they handle DCF requests from people living in the Netherlands, so I would include in your request that the consulate in the Netherlands is unable to process these requests.

There's a bit more information here:

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/de/de-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp

 

Made the request, they asked for proof of NL consulate saying no, sent that, and now Frankfurt just simply said no...
I'm extremely annoyed...Idk what these embassies expect me to do.

Edited September 25, 2023 by HamWelder

[Boiler 45,445]

File the I 130 through the Lockbox.

6 minutes ago, HamWelder said:

Made the request, they asked for proof of NL consulate saying no, sent that, and now Frankfurt just simply said no...
I'm extremely annoyed...Idk what these embassies expect me to do.

 

[HamWelder 1]

12 minutes ago, Boiler said:

File the I 130 through the Lockbox.

 

And in the realistic chance that February (4 months from now) comes around and no approval?

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1 minute ago, HamWelder said:

And in the realistic chance that February (4 months from now) comes around and no approval?

I never like to give absolutes on timing as there always seems to be exceptions but just getting an I 130 approved in 4 months would be a miracle.

Edited September 25, 2023 by Boiler

[HamWelder 1]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

I never like to give absolutes on timing as there always seems to be exceptions but just getting an I 130 approved in 4 months would be a miracle.

Yeah and in 4 months, me and my wife will be considered overstaying in the country we're living in now.

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1 minute ago, HamWelder said:

Yeah and in 4 months, me and my wife will be considered overstaying in the country we're living in now.

That is a factor for you but not the US Government.

[HamWelder 1]

14 minutes ago, Boiler said:

That is a factor for you but not the US Government.

I wish my crystal ball worked 8 months ago then 🙃 back to step 1 for me

[Dashinka 24,480]

2 hours ago, HamWelder said:

Made the request, they asked for proof of NL consulate saying no, sent that, and now Frankfurt just simply said no...
I'm extremely annoyed...Idk what these embassies expect me to do.

Personally, I would get with your US Senator (where you are planning to relocate) and see if they can break loose Frankfurt given your situation.

[HamWelder 1]

1 hour ago, Dashinka said:

Personally, I would get with your US Senator (where you are planning to relocate) and see if they can break loose Frankfurt given your situation.

I've already tried contacting my senators with the Amsterdam consulate situation initially and they said they can't help. 😔

[YecaCruz 379]

get a family member/friend with sufficient salary and legal US status to be your wife's sponsor for the CHNV program. When you ask them, make sure they understand that they are not committing to sending a monthly check or anything like that since you will be the one providing for her - you basically just need them since he/she would fulfill the "living in the US" requirement as a sponsor. 

Relatively speaking, this will be the quickest way to get her paroled into the US legally; quick meaning months and not years. From there you can then file to adjust status/green cards et al.

 

The sooner you get the ball rolling on that, the better the chances are to maybe have wife's sponsor approval by Feb. No promises but get it done asap. 

 

Have you approached your employer and explained the situation? Perhaps they could reconsider renewing your contract in the current country given the circumstances?

 

[HamWelder 1]

54 minutes ago, YecaCruz said:

get a family member/friend with sufficient salary and legal US status to be your wife's sponsor for the CHNV program. When you ask them, make sure they understand that they are not committing to sending a monthly check or anything like that since you will be the one providing for her - you basically just need them since he/she would fulfill the "living in the US" requirement as a sponsor. 

Relatively speaking, this will be the quickest way to get her paroled into the US legally; quick meaning months and not years. From there you can then file to adjust status/green cards et al.

 

The sooner you get the ball rolling on that, the better the chances are to maybe have wife's sponsor approval by Feb. No promises but get it done asap. 

 

Have you approached your employer and explained the situation? Perhaps they could reconsider renewing your contract in the current country given the circumstances?

 

 

We're already on that filing the I134, I'm hoping it gets accepted before February.

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1 hour ago, YecaCruz said:

get a family member/friend with sufficient salary and legal US status to be your wife's sponsor for the CHNV program. When you ask them, make sure they understand that they are not committing to sending a monthly check or anything like that since you will be the one providing for her - you basically just need them since he/she would fulfill the "living in the US" requirement as a sponsor. 

Relatively speaking, this will be the quickest way to get her paroled into the US legally; quick meaning months and not years. From there you can then file to adjust status/green cards et al.

 

The sooner you get the ball rolling on that, the better the chances are to maybe have wife's sponsor approval by Feb. No promises but get it done asap. 

 

Have you approached your employer and explained the situation? Perhaps they could reconsider renewing your contract in the current country given the circumstances?

 

 

The 134a is not enforceable, even the wording is vague.

 

Definitely in favour of applying but as I think has been mentioned she would need to come up in the Lottery element for it to be months otherwise it will be many years.

 

[HamWelder 1]

On 9/26/2023 at 3:30 PM, YecaCruz said:

get a family member/friend with sufficient salary and legal US status to be your wife's sponsor for the CHNV program. When you ask them, make sure they understand that they are not committing to sending a monthly check or anything like that since you will be the one providing for her - you basically just need them since he/she would fulfill the "living in the US" requirement as a sponsor. 

Relatively speaking, this will be the quickest way to get her paroled into the US legally; quick meaning months and not years. From there you can then file to adjust status/green cards et al.

 

The sooner you get the ball rolling on that, the better the chances are to maybe have wife's sponsor approval by Feb. No promises but get it done asap. 

 

Have you approached your employer and explained the situation? Perhaps they could reconsider renewing your contract in the current country given the circumstances?

 

Btw, just to update we applied last week of September, still waiting to hear back we're still at "case received". I've seen experiences of people still waiting since January 😕 I'm just hoping for the best here

[HamWelder 1]

Well, I didn't know this but for the I-134A you enter a land port of entry...through Mexico. Which my wife needs a visa for, great.

 

Nvm, just saw they give an option through an air port of entry 

Edited October 31, 2023 by HamWelder