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01-21-2005, 10:56 AM
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It's OK.....
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Originally Posted by lsylla01
Hey Tim that's where I got my info from off of www.visajourney.com. Also, from another reliable source: the US Consulate in Bridgetown, Barbados. Oh yeah, from another reliable source: a former employee of the Emabssy in Barbados who runs her own courier service in Antigua.
Also, I never said it's offered in the DR. Read my message again and point it out where I said that. I clearly stated that it isn't offered everywhere.
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Like I said, I'm not trying to be mean. The girl asked advice specifice to the DR and every country is different for the immigration process. The DR has specific rules and is a very hard place to get even a Fiance' visa. The BEST way would be to get married here legally, (also a very complicated process) and then apply for an I-130 petition (and) a K-3 visa if you don't want to wait for the CR-1 visa. My point of all this is that the DR isn't Barbados and the process may be very different. I certainly am not putting down your desire to help.
-Tim
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01-21-2005, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Originally Posted by lsylla01
Hey Tim that's where I got my info from off of www.visajourney.com. Also, from another reliable source: the US Consulate in Bridgetown, Barbados. Oh yeah, from another reliable source: a former employee of the Emabssy in Barbados who runs her own courier service in Antigua.
Also, I never said it's offered in the DR. Read my message again and point it out where I said that. I clearly stated that it isn't offered everywhere.
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The OFFICIAL source of information on this subject would be the Santo-Domingo US Embassy Website.
Here is the link: http://www.usemb.gov.do/index.htm
From this link go to "Consular Section", then "Immigrant Visas", then read the FAQ's. Everything is right there.
Your Barbados sources CANNOT provide accurate information regarding the DR- every Consulate operates slightly differently and procedures and requirements change often even within a particular country. For example, in the DR the US spouse is all but required to attend the visa interview, whereas in most countries in the world they are not required or not even permitted to.
If you still have questions after reading through the Gov. site, try the links posted by NY1 and Twincactus.
Also DCF is NOT also known as "Green Card", and is not available in the DR, as others have confirmed.
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01-21-2005, 11:00 AM
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It's cool Tim. I was just giving her an option to explore. Wasn't aware whether it was available or not over there.
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01-21-2005, 11:50 AM
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"Believe it!"
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Folks, Peaches is Canadian. So I think what she was actually asking is whether an option similar to the U.S.' Direct Consulate Filing (DCF) is available in other countries's immigration process -- say, like in Canada. 
If I'm wrong about her intent, I hope she'll forgive me for misinterpreting. Just trying to help  |
01-21-2005, 05:45 PM
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Yep you're right about that.
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Folks, Peaches is Canadian. So I think what she was actually asking is whether an option similar to the U.S.' Direct Consulate Filing (DCF) is available in other countries's immigration process -- say, like in Canada.
If I'm wrong about her intent, I hope she'll forgive me for misinterpreting. Just trying to help |
I'm pretty sure Peaches is Canadian also. I wasn't actually addressing her question although it sorta looks that way. I was trying to help Morenita84 so that she didn't follow the wrong advice and get things messed up. If you make a mistake with US immigration, it could mean that you will never get your spouse or novio/novia to the US. I wouldn't want anybody to have to go through that, hell I wouldn't want anybody to have to go through the regular immigration process like we are. It's a very long wait for your sweetheart and you have to deal with the ultimate beaurocracy of the USCIS.
Peaches, I don't know about Canada, you would have to check with Canadian immigration. Sorry it looked like my response was directed at you, I should have quoted the original poster.
-Tim
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01-21-2005, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by twincactus
I'm pretty sure Peaches is Canadian also. I wasn't actually addressing her question although it sorta looks that way. I was trying to help Morenita84 so that she didn't follow the wrong advice and get things messed up. If you make a mistake with US immigration, it could mean that you will never get your spouse or novio/novia to the US. I wouldn't want anybody to have to go through that, hell I wouldn't want anybody to have to go through the regular immigration process like we are. It's a very long wait for your sweetheart and you have to deal with the ultimate beaurocracy of the USCIS.
Peaches, I don't know about Canada, you would have to check with Canadian immigration. Sorry it looked like my response was directed at you, I should have quoted the original poster.
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It's ok I figured you were responding to Morenita84
but thank you.
I didn't think there is anything like that I have done my reasearch and I am starting to gather all my paperwork for Permanent Residency! The wedding is coming up in 24 days!!!  Lots of work to be done though.
Just thought I would check though, always looking for a process that keeps us apart for less time. Although I am considering moving down to the DR shortly after I apply, I do have a really good job now with room for advancement...(in other words room for LOTS of $$ to be made..which is going to be important in the next little while..)
Although I just thought of something else I need help with, so I will be opening another thread in a little bit..
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02-09-2005, 10:10 AM
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Getting Started
I feel i´ve been writing so many of these now....currently i´m in the DR for another 1.5 months visiting my ¨now¨ fiance...while i´m here, what can i do to get started with the visa process, what can i ask for..basically is it good to be here in person to do things...remeber..since i´m visiting, i don´t have any documentation with me.
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02-09-2005, 08:00 PM
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cbarrin, if you are American and since you have no docs, the only thing you can do is have your fiance fill out this form:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/f...les/g-325a.pdf
There are 4 pages of basically the same info that have to be filled by her.
You should also get a "letter of intent to marry" from her. You can basically write it and just have her sign it. It should say that you will marry within 90 days of entering the US.
When you return to the US, you would submit a I-129F form from immigration with lots of proof of having met in person. This is what the form looks like:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/f...les/I-129F.pdf
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02-10-2005, 12:24 AM
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Well there is way more to it than that but.....
NY1 is right, you have to file a 129F petition. There is much more to be done than that. There are more documents you will need, and i know evryone is gung ho for the K-1, but trust me, the embassy is rejecting alot of these right now. yes they are fast IF you are approved. If not you may have a6 month wait for them to review your case. My advice? Get married in the DR. (the honeymoon will be nice anyway) and apply for a CR-1 visa. Your spouse will enter the US with a green card and a SS# and there will be no long drawn out adjustment of status process. If you really want good advice go to www.visajourney.com and read, read read.
-Tim
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05-19-2005, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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US Embassy Dominican Republic
In regards to the issue of filing for your visa in the Dominican Republic.
If you hold a Dominican Resident visa, All visa's may be filied at the U.S. Consulate building "Window 25" I just did it for my Dominican wife.
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