Success Story: Approval of x3 I-130 Petitions Through DCF for Family of a U.S. Citizen in Just 4 Months!

Success Story: Approval of x3 I-130 Petitions Through DCF for Family of a U.S. Citizen in Just 4 Months!

Our client, a U.S. citizen through birthright, was residing in the UK with his wife and two children. He obtained citizenship through his parents, where at least one of them was a U.S. citizen. However, he had never lived in the U.S., therefore making his kids ineligible for an automatic citizenship. Our client received a short notice job offer requiring him to immediately move to the U.S.. Due to the nature of the immigration case, our firm reached out to the U.S. Embassy in London to request Direct Consular Filing (DCF) for the I-130 petitions for our client’s wife and kids. DCF can expedite an immigrant visa case with the petitioner and/or the beneficiary falls under certain circumstances. Because our client had a short notice job offer that required him to relocate immediately, there was not enough time to normally process an immigration visa case through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services center, this is one of the circumstances in which applicants can request a DCF. If approved, a DCF case can expedite an immigration case from 15-20 months to a matter of weeks. 

With documented proof of the job offer and constant liaison with the U.S. Embassy in London, they were able to accept the DCF request for the three I-130 petitions. Our firm was able to process the three I-130 petitions swiftly through the embassy in London, resulting in approval of their visas and green cards in hand within just 4 months!

Whether you are a U.S. citizen facing an urgent job relocation, or a family in a complex citizenship situation where your children may not automatically qualify for U.S. citizenship, Blue Lake Law has the expertise to find the right path forward for you. 

As this case demonstrates, time-sensitive immigration challenges are not insurmountable, with the right legal team acting swiftly on your behalf. Our firm has a proven track record of successfully securing Direct Consular Filing approvals through the U.S. Embassy in London, cutting what could be a 15–20 month process down to just a matter of months. If you and your family are facing a similar situation, contact Blue Lake Law today for a consultation and let us help you navigate the process as efficiently as possible.