Direct Consular Filing

[GhantaBro]

Hey Guys,

I am a new US citizen. I just filed I-130 for my wife. We got married on Feb 19, 2007 and have been living apart. I did hear about DCF? Does anyone have any experience with DCF filing?

Thanks!

 

[nkm-oct23]

I think for DCF you the US citizen have to live in the foreign country. Some countries don't even allow DCF. But US embassy in Delhi does allow DCF by US citizens living in India.

 

[GhantaBro]

I just emailed the US embassy in my country asking them if they do DCF for my wife... they said no they don't, but they asked to file for K (NIV)visa while I am waiting for I-130 approved. Anyone experience with this and how long does the K visa take? Thanks!

 

[Terese]

A friend of mine walked into Delhi embassy and got K visa within a day for his Fiancee. This happened few years back (unless something is changed, it should still be the same).

 

[GhantaBro]

Things have changed now.

 

[LolaLi]

Things have changed now.

Hi GhantaBro

Your I-130 should be pending before you are able to file a K-visa application. Also, you will need almost the same proof for the K-visa as you would for adjustment or CP. If you choose to go the K-visa route, your wive will have to come to the USA and adjust via USCIS.

Go here for basic information about the process: http://shusterman.com/cgi-bin/ex-li...nnel=2f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1____

 

[helpMoi]

there are two kinds of k- visas. 1 and 3. 1's for fiance/fiancee and apparently is quicker to get.