CR-1 Visa Granted through DCF -- what next?

[Andrew_T 0]

Hi,

I have two questions. I filed an I-130 and an I-129F at the local USCIS office, but grew frustrated with the long wait time. So I went to Taiwan, filed another I-130 through the direct consular filing procedure, and my wife received her CR-1 immigrant visa in less than 2 weeks. We are very happy! DCF is a great option if it is available to you!

First question: When my wife comes to the U.S., I know that the border officer will check her CR-1 immigrant visa and that she will receive her green card in the mail later. Does she need to fill out any forms or will the green card automatically be sent to my mailing address? How long does this typically take? I ask because we will be moving probably three months after she arrives in the U.S.

Second question: Do you recommend that I write to cancel my pending I-130 and I-129F petitions? I haven't received the NOA 2 for either petition yet, but I am nervous that actions on the other petitions might screw up my wife's issued CR-1 immigrant visa. Please advise. Thank you very much.

[aussiewench 9]

First.......CONGRATULATIONS

You should have the green card mailed to your spouse within 3-4 weeks....well before your move. Rembember though to notify USCIS within 10 days of moving.

I would write USCIS and inform them that you have filed directly with the consulate abroad and your spouse has been granted a CR-1 visa and will be entering on such. It leaves no loose ends that way.

Edited June 12, 2006 by aussiewench

[meauxna 15]

First question: When my wife comes to the U.S., I know that the border officer will check her CR-1 immigrant visa and that she will receive her green card in the mail later. Does she need to fill out any forms or will the green card automatically be sent to my mailing address? How long does this typically take? I ask because we will be moving probably three months after she arrives in the U.S.

Second question: Do you recommend that I write to cancel my pending I-130 and I-129F petitions? I haven't received the NOA 2 for either petition yet, but I am nervous that actions on the other petitions might screw up my wife's issued CR-1 immigrant visa. Please advise. Thank you very much.

Your wife will complete a form at entry. She will give her current US mailing address, a fingerprint and autograph. She also needs to complete a Customs declaration (no tax on her personal goods when she's migrating).

If you move, please remember that she must file AR-11, you must file I-865 and you shuold send copies of that to any District or Service Center office where you have a case pending.

It is a courtesy to submit your petition withdrawal in writing to the Service Centers (both).

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

- The foreign spouse enters the US, and at the port of entry will have their MRIV endorsed with a stamp. That is now proof of the immigrant’s new status: Permanent Resident. It is adequate evidence for most purposes and is equal to the I-551card that will be mailed to them, also known as the Green Card.

The foreign spouse receives immediate work and travel authorization from the “green card stamp”, and will only need their social security card before starting to work. You may have already applied for this on the visa application DS-230 II. If you have applied for the Social Security number via the visa application, your SS Card s mailed to you separately within a month. Your Green Card will be mailed to you in the same time frame.If you haven’t received anything within a month, it’s time for follow up.

Note: If you have been married for less than 2 years when you enter the US, your Permanent Resident status has “conditions”. A CR-1 PR is no less a PR than anyone else, but they do have an additional step to take 2 years after they enter the US. Please see the Guides for Removal of Conditions (form I-751).

The visa resulting from a DCF case is the same Immigrant Visa that one would get by filing I-130 in the US: CR-1 or IR-1.

I recommend the following reads to anyone who is becoming a Permanent Resident, so you can better understand your rights and responsibilities.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/PermRes.htm

How Do I Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage?

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/remcond.htm

Welcome to the United States:

A Guide for New Immigrants

http://uscis.gov/graphics/citizenship/imm_guide.htm

[Andrew_T 0]

Thank you very much for all of your help!

[dstir 0]

Hi,

I have two questions. I filed an I-130 and an I-129F at the local USCIS office, but grew frustrated with the long wait time. So I went to Taiwan, filed another I-130 through the direct consular filing procedure, and my wife received her CR-1 immigrant visa in less than 2 weeks. We are very happy! DCF is a great option if it is available to you!

First question: When my wife comes to the U.S., I know that the border officer will check her CR-1 immigrant visa and that she will receive her green card in the mail later. Does she need to fill out any forms or will the green card automatically be sent to my mailing address? How long does this typically take? I ask because we will be moving probably three months after she arrives in the U.S.

Second question: Do you recommend that I write to cancel my pending I-130 and I-129F petitions? I haven't received the NOA 2 for either petition yet, but I am nervous that actions on the other petitions might screw up my wife's issued CR-1 immigrant visa. Please advise. Thank you very much.

I'm almost in the exact same situation as this post from a few years ago.

I just submitted the K1 but I just barely found out about the possibility of doing the DCF in Taiwan. These are the questions I had:

What are the requirements for DCF?

More specifically, would the I, the US citezen, need to be a permanent resident in Taiwan? Or is it enough for to just fly in and present the application in person? Currently I'm working in the US, how much time do I need to take off to do the DCF route in Taiwan? I mean, I'm happy to go to Taiwan but I don't think I could take off a month, or let alone more than 15 work days.

Any help or insight anyone can provide would be appreciated!

[trailmix 77]

Most consulates require you to have something other than visitor status and most require that you have been in the country for six months.

This appears to be the case in Taiwan:

Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa

U.S. citizens residing in Taiwan may file immediate relative immigrant visa (I-130) petitions at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). To file an immediate relative immigrant visa petition at AIT, U.S. citizen petitioners must be able to demonstrate that they have permission to reside in Taiwan, and have been doing so continuously for at least six months before filing the petition. Individuals who are in Taiwan on a temporary status, such as tourists or students, would not be considered to meet the residency standard.

[s4837 0]

I have to ask... If 6-month residency is required, how did the OP just file the DCF so quickly and easily?

[dstir 0]

I have to ask... If 6-month residency is required, how did the OP just file the DCF so quickly and easily?

Well, this guy's post is from 4 years ago.

I went to the Taipei AIT in August 2010 and asked an immigration officer regarding this. He said the rules before were a lot more relaxed. Now, as of a year or two, it is required to live there for 6 months before you can get this special direct processing. It's a service for those who are actually residing in Taiwan.

[s4837 0]

Well, this guy's post is from 4 years ago.

I went to the Taipei AIT in August 2010 and asked an immigration officer regarding this. He said the rules before were a lot more relaxed. Now, as of a year or two, it is required to live there for 6 months before you can get this special direct processing. It's a service for those who are actually residing in Taiwan.

So do you know the wait time now, assuming you have lived there for more than 6 months and are eligible to make such a submission.

[dstir 0]

I'm guessing it would be similar to his timeline of about 2 weeks up to a month maybe. I didn't qualify so I didn't pursue or research it any further. Here's a link you might find helpful though

http://www.ait.org.tw/en/i-130-petitions.html