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Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 16th 2010, 8:11 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By forestmama

Do both spouses need to attend DCF interview?

I've read the sticky and embassy web sites, but I'm still not clear. I petitioned on behalf of my husband of 11 years for permanent residence via a DCF filing in London. I understand I need to...
Forum: Australia
Jun 16th 2010, 11:45 am
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By forestmama

Moving to Sydney? Need Residents' Guide?

We thought my husband was going to be transferred to Sydney this summer so on his trip over there to interview he bought me a guidebook and map. Turns out things changed last minute and we're off to...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 18th 2010, 3:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By forestmama

Re: Will London Embassy Accept Dropped Off I-130?

I accept that they need what they need - but really - as if a pen and ink signature couldn't be copied as well?
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2010, 10:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By forestmama

Re: Will London Embassy Accept Dropped Off I-130?

Correct, that is what we are doing. I am signing and mailing to hubby in London who is mailing in. Seems all completely archaic in the digital age of scanners and printers, etc. I have it all...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2010, 5:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By forestmama

Re: Will London Embassy Accept Dropped Off I-130?

Thanks for the quick, thorough answer. Don't know how I missed that as I've read those files several times, but I've read so many different files now that it's all starting to blend together!...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2010, 4:44 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By forestmama

Will London Embassy Accept Dropped Off I-130?

Thank you for all your assistance so far.

I know that you can't get into the US Embassy in London without an appointment, but since my husband is in London and needs to go to that photo place...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 17th 2010, 4:02 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

Thank you for the info on the L-1, I can see that won’t work.

If he is doing legitimate work in the UK, which he will be, and also goes on business trips to meet his soon-to-be colleagues in the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 17th 2010, 3:07 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

Sorry, but I believe you are wrong. Millions of people legally enter the US every year on business trips under the VWP. As long as you stay less than 90 days, are employed outside the US and are...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2010, 2:26 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By forestmama

Re: Ways to Establish US Domicile

I'm sure we'll be fine, just read a few posts here where people have been bounced for not having enough evidence so it's made me nervous.

I get hung up on the proof part - I can't file the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 17th 2010, 2:16 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

I have read some posts that do imply EAD can often be faster than 90 days, while DCF is at least 90-120 days, sometimes longer. So given how long UKC has lived in US previously, it just seems...
Forum: USA
May 17th 2010, 1:01 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By forestmama

Re: Anyone transferred large sums back to the UK (when moving back there?)

I do have an HSBC Premier account. My understanding is that you have to maintain a certain balance to have it be Premier but I could be wrong. I've been accumulating/gathering funds from the sale of...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2010, 5:24 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By forestmama

Ways to Establish US Domicile

We're going to submit a DCF in London tomorrow and now thinking ahead to I-864. Facts: USC married to UKC 11 yrs, resided together in US 96-06, UK 07-present, USC “homemaker” with ILR, UKC has US job...
Forum: USA
May 17th 2010, 4:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By forestmama

Re: Anyone transferred large sums back to the UK (when moving back there?)

I have done it both directions several times as we've moved using different banks. By far the easiest way is to open accounts with HSBC in both places (which they make very easy) and then you just...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 16th 2010, 1:16 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

Thanks, yes, we've got the A number and copy of his old green card.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 16th 2010, 4:55 am
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By forestmama

When filing I-130 in London who has to be in UK and when?

If I file an I-130 as a USC for my UKC spouse, and I have ILR and have been resident in the UK for 3.5 years, can I submit the petition when I am (temporarily) not actually physically present in the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 16th 2010, 4:41 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

Thank you for all the replies! Sounds like we will be doing a DCF in London and his US employer will have to cool their heels and push his start date back a few months. We'll probably also lose the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 16th 2010, 3:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

They would have no reason not to believe him at port of entry given he is in the US several times a year, has USC wife and children, and previously lived legally in US 10 years. But we have always...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 16th 2010, 2:58 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Re: Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

Yes, I suspected that he couldn't enter the US that way and then apply. But I am confused about how someone who is in the US and applies for a green card can apparently receive work authorization...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 16th 2010, 2:16 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By forestmama

Should be Easy Case - Best to file from UK or US?

We are trying to figure out what is best in our case - to do an I-130 DCF from London or to go to the US and submit an I-485 and I-765?

Our situation: US citizen married to UK citizen for 11...
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