Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
May 12th 2005, 2:49 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Ray
Well done ..the mindset of most goverment civil servants it totally different from the norm ... hope its not returned as so many have been ...
here's what they say:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the U.S. Embassy in London accepts I-130 or I-360 petitions from U.S. citizens who reside in our jurisdiction. U.S. citizens whose principal residence is not in our jurisdiction, and/or who have entered the United Kingdom as a temporary visitor/student/or with limited leave to enter and remain in the United Kingdom, must file the petition with the appropriate U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service Center in the United States.
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/uscis/i130filing.html
here's what they say:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the U.S. Embassy in London accepts I-130 or I-360 petitions from U.S. citizens who reside in our jurisdiction. U.S. citizens whose principal residence is not in our jurisdiction, and/or who have entered the United Kingdom as a temporary visitor/student/or with limited leave to enter and remain in the United Kingdom, must file the petition with the appropriate U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service Center in the United States.
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/uscis/i130filing.html
At this point i dont care which way, as long as we can literally move over the states together and he can pretty much start working as quickly as possible once he gets there. What is ya'lls experience with moving to the US and being allowed to work?????
May 12th 2005, 2:53 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Ok having spoke to my wife here is a more definitive guide as to whether it will get accepted.
You have to have a spouse visa for you to even be considered, however they will look at the GS form to actually make the decision not your visa.
if on your GS form it shows you have resided here for a period of time (probably over 6 months) you would probably get away with it. My wife had 3 years of UK addresses and work and this is why she got accepted.
Hope this gives you a better idea of your chances.
If you don't think you meet the criteria you will be best off filling in america directly otherwise you have the delay of the Emabssy sending them to the US.
You have to have a spouse visa for you to even be considered, however they will look at the GS form to actually make the decision not your visa.
if on your GS form it shows you have resided here for a period of time (probably over 6 months) you would probably get away with it. My wife had 3 years of UK addresses and work and this is why she got accepted.
Hope this gives you a better idea of your chances.
If you don't think you meet the criteria you will be best off filling in america directly otherwise you have the delay of the Emabssy sending them to the US.
May 12th 2005, 2:55 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Pete&Shan
I have the new paper sticker stuck in my passport and have resided here since April 2004, first on a fiancee visa, then we got married and the new sticker visa in August 2004.
At this point i dont care which way, as long as we can literally move over the states together and he can pretty much start working as quickly as possible once he gets there. What is ya'lls experience with moving to the US and being allowed to work?????
At this point i dont care which way, as long as we can literally move over the states together and he can pretty much start working as quickly as possible once he gets there. What is ya'lls experience with moving to the US and being allowed to work?????
You really are better off doing it here it is much quicker and your husband can work as soon as it's over in approx 3-4 months.
May 12th 2005, 2:59 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
What does GS stand for? I have worked - am an independent consultant but earned £10,000 in 2005 so far.
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May 12th 2005, 3:02 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Pete&Shan
What does GS stand for? I have worked - am an independent consultant but earned £10,000 in 2005 so far.
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earning's doesn't come into it as long as you put it on the forms you worked here you really should have no problems being accepted here.
The people how get rejected are probably those that have only lived here a couple of months max and have not worked whilst here.
May 12th 2005, 3:03 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Pete&Shan
Hi all.
I was just reading the checklist for the I-130 and it states that in order to file in the UK, I must reside in their jurisdiction. I married my husband last summer and have the two year limited leave to remain. my passport says Residence permit at the top and limited leave to remain and no recourse to public funds. I also have the letter from the home office that says the same thing and specifically says that I can stay until August 2006 and that I can apply for the time limit be removed shortly before my stay expires.
The letter also says that I CAN work and I applied for and got a national insurance number and have paid nat. ins. payments to inland revenue.
Can I file the I-130 in the UK?
Thank you!
Shannon
I was just reading the checklist for the I-130 and it states that in order to file in the UK, I must reside in their jurisdiction. I married my husband last summer and have the two year limited leave to remain. my passport says Residence permit at the top and limited leave to remain and no recourse to public funds. I also have the letter from the home office that says the same thing and specifically says that I can stay until August 2006 and that I can apply for the time limit be removed shortly before my stay expires.
The letter also says that I CAN work and I applied for and got a national insurance number and have paid nat. ins. payments to inland revenue.
Can I file the I-130 in the UK?
Thank you!
Shannon
Why wait? An IV is good for 6 months once issued.
May 12th 2005, 3:17 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
Hi:
Why wait? An IV is good for 6 months once issued.
Why wait? An IV is good for 6 months once issued.
May 12th 2005, 3:19 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
My thoughts exactly - unless I can get an IV drip of valium until this all over.
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May 12th 2005, 3:22 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Pete&Shan
My thoughts exactly - unless I can get an IV drip of valium until this all over.
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May 12th 2005, 3:23 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by Pete&Shan
What does GS stand for? I have worked - am an independent consultant but earned £10,000 in 2005 so far.
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May 12th 2005, 3:24 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by gooner81
Depening on the outcome definately go through the london i don't see any reason they would reject you since you work here. Make sure you have a joint sponsor if you are doing it this way as your income won't be taken into account. I had to have my MIL become a joint sponsor.
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(still waiting on the valium drip)
May 12th 2005, 3:24 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by gooner81
The people how get rejected are probably those that have only lived here a couple of months max and have not worked whilst here.
IV is "Immigrant Visa"
May 12th 2005, 3:28 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by nai_in_av
Not true, my wife has had her UK visa since August 2004 and has worked here too, but we were still not allowed to file in London.
IV is "Immigrant Visa"
IV is "Immigrant Visa"
May 12th 2005, 3:36 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by nai_in_av
Not true, my wife has had her UK visa since August 2004 and has worked here too, but we were still not allowed to file in London.
IV is "Immigrant Visa"
IV is "Immigrant Visa"
May 12th 2005, 3:42 am
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Re: Help on eligiblity to DCS file the I-130 in the UK
Originally Posted by gooner81
Hmm interesting, when did you apply?
