DCF in Frankfurt - Do we qualify?

[Pat31 0]

Hello everybody,

 

I have been trying to find an answer to my question for days now, but so far without success.

 

Our case:

I (US and German citizen) have received a job offer. It is a 100% subsidiary company in the USA.

My wife is German and we also live together in Germany.

The company wants me to start in the USA on December 2nd.

 

My company has no experience with transferring employees abroad and is currently looking into hiring an attorney - but it's not clear yet and I don't want to waste any time.

Does this count as a short notice of position relocation (Exceptional circumstances) for the embassy?

 

 

Thank you!

Pat

 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

1 minute ago, Pat31 said:

Does this count as a short notice of position relocation (Exceptional circumstances) for the embassy?

Possibly.  Contact the consulate and ask if they will process your case.  Do not submit an I-130 to USCIS until you know their answer.

[Pat31 0]

Sounds good. 

Thank you @Crazy Cat

 

Can it also be a disadvantage if the embassy rejects the DCF? What would then be the fastest way for my wife to come to the USA?

 

Pat

[carmel34 3,646]

4 minutes ago, Pat31 said:

Sounds good. 

Thank you @Crazy Cat

 

Can it also be a disadvantage if the embassy rejects the DCF? What would then be the fastest way for my wife to come to the USA?

 

Pat

No disadvantage other than taking longer.  If Frankfurt says no to the DCF request, the only other option for a spousal visa is to immediately file an I-130 petition online, and include a request to expedite the case based on your written job offer in the US.  US immigration is never fast, even DCF if approved takes a few months.  Regular processing via USCIS then consulate abroad takes 1-2 years.

Edited March 17 by carmel34

[millefleur 5,047]

On 3/17/2024 at 9:47 AM, Pat31 said:

Does this count as a short notice of position relocation (Exceptional circumstances) for the embassy?

Seems promising. Some embassies/consulates are more demanding than others with what counts. I don't see any harm in reaching out to Frankfurt ASAP to see what they say. Please update us if you hear anything back.

[Pat31 0]

Thank you all.

One more question before I´m going to contact the embassy. 

Should I attach the job offer to the e-mail or is it not necessary in the first step?

 

 

Thanks

Pat

[millefleur 5,047]

21 hours ago, Pat31 said:

Should I attach the job offer to the e-mail or is it not necessary in the first step?

I'm not sure if for security reasons they might be suspicious of an unsolicited attachment? Maybe better just reach out first and mention the offer then go from there based on what they specifically ask for. Seems easier.