Any second time filers?

[Mand 1]

Hi

We initially went through the K1 process, married and adjusted status but returned to Ireland. We are looking at moving back to the US in 10-11 months and will need to reapply for a visa (possibly K3? and hopefully DCF). I was wondering is there any second time filers that can give me some idea of how difficult it can be second time around. I imagine they will be much more strict and ask lots of questions as to why we returned to Ireland etc and any info would be helpful.

Thanks so much

[Mononoke28 135]

You may try contacting VJ member saywhat. He is a second time filer, 1st time for K1 I believe, and the second time for a CR1/IR1 visa going through the London embassy.

Diana

[YuAndDan 153]

Why a visa? You adjusted status, don't you have a green-card?

When did you adjust status? Your timeiline lacks data. http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=15447

If you have green-card you can be out of country for up to a year, if over that you needed a re-entry permit. If over 2 years then yes you may be looking at a new visa.

Since you are living out of the country, FORGET the K-3, file for an IR-1 (DCF) directly at the consulate, it costs much less, and tends to be much faster. K-3 AOS costs $1010, IR-1 gets a 10 year green-card as soon as enter the country.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=dcf

http://dublin.usembassy.gov/filing_the_i130.html

[Mand 1]

Thanks everyone

My timeline for some reason has never shown up properly. My GC is due to expire April 10 2008, but because I've been out for over a year (only a 2 week visit in between) and never filed for a re-entry permit I could be stopped if I tried to go back with just my current green card. I could try the returning residents visa, but from looking it up -I don't think I qualify.

YuandDan, thanks I'll start researching the IR-1 visa and thanks for the links too.