Jul 3, 2019 · Discussion on an expedited IR1 / CR1 Visa processing procedure if both the US Citizen and their non US Citizen spouse are living overseas (residence).

Nov 8, 2018 · So I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to apply for DCF in Japan, and the information was so obscure that I only found it after going to the US Embassy in Tokyo directly without an appointment, and getting lucky enough to speak with someone who made an exception for me while also knowi...

Mar 16, 2021 · DCF in China, Timelines & Strategy By Steve Mushero March 16, 2021 in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

May 1, 2024 · Hello, I'm new here, have researched DCF, and have some questions regarding my situation. I currently reside in Mexico, the state of Jalisco (I have a work permit) while working in the same state. I also recently got married on a trip to the US and was offered a job which I'm currently doing remo...

Dec 9, 2024 · Hey guys, I just want to know more about DCF in general. How does it work and how long does it take from filing to visa issuance? I currently have the opportunity to do an emergency filing for i-130 for my father in Cairo and I want to know what documents do I need. The only thing they stated was...

Oct 30, 2023 · Hey Everyone, I hope you're all doing well... Does anyone have a good estimate on the processing times for the IR1, going through DCF in London? We've been married for over 12 years and have been living in the UK for the majority of that time, so don't expect any complications at all. We successf...

Jan 9, 2018 · Found some very infuriating yet enlightening news recently from a different thread where an exception was made to a DCF exempt country under "exceptional circumstances", allowing the petitioner to file at their USCIS office closest to their country. In Canada, our brother USCIS office is Mexico -...

Dec 23, 2014 · Hey China folks! I'm planning to marry my girlfriend next month in China to facilitate the filing of our DCF I-130, but I'm stumped on the Marriageability Affidavit. The Guangzhou Consulate has the Marriageability Affidavit form available from their website, but Beijing doesn't have a form availa...

May 7, 2012 · I just went and filed my i-130 in Guangzhou (that is, DCF) last week. Here is my description of the process, with pictures. (Since there are too many pictures here, some have been converted into links, which you can click on to see the pictures.) I stayed at Yang's, for more information on which ...

Dec 12, 2024 · I am not DCF. According to all the folks who've been expedited in Manila, they can go online once they are expedited and schedule their appointments without waiting for the consulate to schedule them.