What Is DCF? Direct Consular Filing (DCF) is the unofficial term for filing an I-130 petition via a Consulate overseas, rather than through the US Service Center. While not everyone will qualify to do so, this process can expedite the speed in which a beneficiary can enter the United States and become a Green Card Holder (US Permanent Resident).
DCF Germany: New Appointment Scheduling System Issues: usvisascheduling.com By Elavod November 4, 2024 in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion
I am creating this to show my timeline and help anybody else that is going through the DCF process. CR1 4/27/2022 Requested a DCF from Guangzhou. 5/17/2022 Received notification that DCF request was approved and appointment date to file I-130 6/08/2022 Went to I-130 interview to submit I-130/I-13...
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...
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We’ve seen that DCF is sometimes possible under exceptional circumstances, including job relocation, but we’re trying to get a clearer idea of how this works in Naples. Looking for Advice Has anyone here successfully gone through Direct Consular Filing at the Naples consulate? How strict are they in determining exceptional circumstances?
This forum was invaluable to my husband and me while navigating the DCF process. To pay it forward, we wanted to share our experience applying for DCF from Sweden, as there wasn’t much information online specific to the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm. We have documented our timeline and communications...
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...
My wife is american and we are doing a DCF process in Brussels for me (the huband). My wife has a new job, in the usa, and we werre in the embassy on friday. Now we have to do a medical check, fill in the affidavit of support, etc. we are looking at flights. My wife starts in januari 5th and she ...
