Feb 14, 2018 · 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 16, 2019 · 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 …

Apr 20, 2025 · Comparison of Marriage Based Immigration Choices. We are a US immigration community providing free immigration guides, forum discussions, and information to help make the …

Feb 6, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 8, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

5 days ago · Step 2: Decide if you want to try the DCF route (if petitioner is living outside the US) or if you want to file normally thru USCIS. Step 3: For DCF, contact the consulate and request they …

Jun 1, 2025 · Considering DCF for my adopted children, we have to live together for 2 years before we'd be eligible. So I'm looking at ways to best prove that. 1. Photos - I thought I would screenshot each …

Jul 22, 2022 · 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 …

Jun 3, 2025 · Hi, Does anyone have recent experience of DCF for CR1 at the London embassy? We have submitted the I-130 and had the first embassy appointment (US Spouse) at the start of April but …