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Hi - my wife and I live in Canada. I am a US citizen by birth. I work for a US company from Canada. I am looking at the possibility of working for a US based team at the same company. This would require relocation. My understanding is that DCF is for "exceptional circumstances" and that simply wanting to work for a US team would not qualify, but having an offer in hand could. I don't foresee us moving in the next 6-8 months.

1. My understanding is I should just apply under the normal I-130 route given my circumstance and timeline?

2. If we end up needing to move sooner, I assume that I would move down and start work and my wife could only visit for X amount of time?

3. Would it be better to "wait" until I have a job offer in the US and go the DCF route?

4. My wife also works for a US based company, I don't know anything about the L1 visa process but if she were to pursue this, would she still be able to file the I-130?

Thanks

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