MissErin

Hey all! I (the sponsor) am hoping to apply for DCF in Israel based on a job offer with short notice.  

I emailed the embassy asking what documents they need to start the process, and all they said is "send a letter from your employer with the start date, and we will evaluate if it meets our criteria"  

I've done a lot of research and reading on this site and others... And my question is do we really need the help of a lawyer? I'm being quoted around $3,000 usd from lawyers to do the whole process (not including the fees to the government... That's on top) I feel like I have the list of things to send the emassy, so tell me why I need a lawyer. 

We clearly meet all the requirements for the "exceptional circumstances" and have a real job offer. We have a clear cut case. Please share you opinion if it's really worth it to hire a lawyer. 

Some additional info:

- I'm a US citizen

- Been living abroad for 6 years

- Currently employed in Israel

- My israeli partner and I have been together for 7 years, we're getting married in a month. (we have plenty of proof of relationship... shared bank accounts and assets etc)

- We want to relocate to the USA in the next 3 months ideally. 

Hi! I’m not in Germany but I was wondering if I could know what information you included exactly when you first requested to do dcf? I’m about to do the same for a job relocation, but I don’t know what to include in the letter and an example would make me feel a lot better. 

15 minutes ago, cyndallita said:

There is another thread where you can read timelines of people who did this. i think the name is frankfurt dcf january 2021

Thanks-  I’m new here… on the timeline can I see the letter they submitted? I dont need a time line exactly… I’m looking for examples. Thanks so much for your answer 

I can’t find the thread…