Married in United States, Planning to File DCF in South Africa Wednesday the 10th of May

[scottyj36 0]

I guess reading the requirements for filing in SA it sounds like he can do what he is saying he wants to do.

I would still contact the embassy though. Even though in KL you have to be physicaly married in Malaysia

to file DCF and I read that on the web page i still called the embassy and verified it....

Good luck

Scott

[meauxna 15]

Scotty, right on as usual: ALWAYS call and ask the right questions!

little4ele has just posted that J'burg told her 'no'.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...topic=11371&hl=

Typically it's better to have the USC call/contact the Consulate but I don't know what would happen in their case, where she has already called.

Make sure you get the OK from the Consulate before making any plans. Can't say it enough times.

[Libersolis 0]

Scotty, right on as usual: ALWAYS call and ask the right questions!

little4ele has just posted that J'burg told her 'no'.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...topic=11371&hl=

Typically it's better to have the USC call/contact the Consulate but I don't know what would happen in their case, where she has already called.

Make sure you get the OK from the Consulate before making any plans. Can't say it enough times.

Wow my heart just sunk into my chest upon reading all this...I was assured by the legal team I hired that I would be able to do this...or else I wouldn't have filed these papers.. what do I do now..

[scottyj36 0]

Scotty, right on as usual: ALWAYS call and ask the right questions!

little4ele has just posted that J'burg told her 'no'.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...topic=11371&hl=

Typically it's better to have the USC call/contact the Consulate but I don't know what would happen in their case, where she has already called.

Make sure you get the OK from the Consulate before making any plans. Can't say it enough times.

Wow my heart just sunk into my chest upon reading all this...I was assured by the legal team I hired that I would be able to do this...or else I wouldn't have filed these papers.. what do I do now..

Have you called the embassy yourself yet?

[meauxna 15]

Wow my heart just sunk into my chest upon reading all this...I was assured by the legal team I hired that I would be able to do this...or else I wouldn't have filed these papers.. what do I do now..

I know you're getting ready for your trip now..

What papers have you filed???? That's a bit puzzling.

And ditto to scotty: Have you or your lawyers been in contact with the Consulate for your own answer?

Hope to hear from you before you leave, but if not, happy travels and good luck!

[snz1802 0]

Good Luck to you

[epicstruggle 0]

Hello.

Any updates? Im going to be on the same boat soon, and was hoping that you got some good news.

thanks

kirit

[nowthatimetu 0]

Hello.

Any updates? Im going to be on the same boat soon, and was hoping that you got some good news.

thanks

kirit

Hi,

I am married to a South African as well. I had researched quite a bit before trying to decide the best route to get him over here the quickiest. You cannot do DCF in South Africa if you are not residing there or studying or working in some sort of fashion, Even though your passport is stamped as temporary resident it is catogorized as a visitor, when going over there to visit. It will not work for DCF even if you stay the maximum of three months. I have emailed and called and spoken directly to the US Embassy in South africa

Here is part of a response from Leslie Meeker the CIS officer in charge

"American citizens that are based in South Africa for extended periods of time – for instance because they are working in SA or going to school in SA – can file immigrant visa petitions at the US consulate in Johannesburg. " otherwise she states you have to file in the US.

Believe me I was crushed as well. Sorry to burst any bubbles but it should be known. Good luck

Keep us all posted on everyone.

[miker32us 6]

We were told we could not DCF in Taiwan unless we got married there. Why would SA be any different, it is still the Department of State that runs the embassy where you apply.

Since work was slow I copied and pasted this page from the US embassy in SA.

For an American citizen, applying to obtain immigrant status for his/her foreign spouse, child, parent or sibling

The Petitioner and Beneficiary must both be present and submit their passports for identification purposes. One copy of each of the required supporting documents must accompany the petition. Forms are also available at the consulates.

Documentation needed for filing on behalf of a spouse:

Completed I-130 form from the petitioner.

Completed Form G-325A (Biographic Information) from both the beneficiary and the petitioner

Valid U.S. passport for the petitioner and a valid passport for the beneficiary.

The original full, unabridged Marriage Certificate. If you were married in South Africa you must apply for this specifically. We can provide an application form that should be submitted to your nearest S.A. Dept of Home Affairs office. Final decree(s) of divorce or death certificate showing termination of ALL previous marriages.

A passport size photo of each spouse, in either color or black and white.

A filing fee of $185 (Rand or U.S. $'s) payable in CASH or bank/traveler's check made out to U.S. Disbursing Officer

Documentation

[nowthatimetu 0]

We were told we could not DCF in Taiwan unless we got married there. Why would SA be any different, it is still the Department of State that runs the embassy where you apply.

Since work was slow I copied and pasted this page from the US embassy in SA.

For an American citizen, applying to obtain immigrant status for his/her foreign spouse, child, parent or sibling

The Petitioner and Beneficiary must both be present and submit their passports for identification purposes. One copy of each of the required supporting documents must accompany the petition. Forms are also available at the consulates.

Documentation needed for filing on behalf of a spouse:

Completed I-130 form from the petitioner.

Completed Form G-325A (Biographic Information) from both the beneficiary and the petitioner

Valid U.S. passport for the petitioner and a valid passport for the beneficiary.

The original full, unabridged Marriage Certificate. If you were married in South Africa you must apply for this specifically. We can provide an application form that should be submitted to your nearest S.A. Dept of Home Affairs office. Final decree(s) of divorce or death certificate showing termination of ALL previous marriages.

A passport size photo of each spouse, in either color or black and white.

A filing fee of $185 (Rand or U.S. $'s) payable in CASH or bank/traveler's check made out to U.S. Disbursing Officer

Documentation

It does not matter in south africa where you are married, the important part is whether or not you are a resident to them (resident meaning living or working or studying for a extended length of time).

You can marry wherever you want for South African DCF just the residency thing is the issue, you do not have to be a permanent resident though.

[miker32us 6]

Oh so you mean both people have to be residents in SA to DCF? That makes sense!!! I think it is the same in Taiwan, the USC has to have an ARC residence permit.

We were told we could not DCF in Taiwan unless we got married there. Why would SA be any different, it is still the Department of State that runs the embassy where you apply.

Since work was slow I copied and pasted this page from the US embassy in SA.

For an American citizen, applying to obtain immigrant status for his/her foreign spouse, child, parent or sibling

The Petitioner and Beneficiary must both be present and submit their passports for identification purposes. One copy of each of the required supporting documents must accompany the petition. Forms are also available at the consulates.

Documentation needed for filing on behalf of a spouse:

Completed I-130 form from the petitioner.

Completed Form G-325A (Biographic Information) from both the beneficiary and the petitioner

Valid U.S. passport for the petitioner and a valid passport for the beneficiary.

The original full, unabridged Marriage Certificate. If you were married in South Africa you must apply for this specifically. We can provide an application form that should be submitted to your nearest S.A. Dept of Home Affairs office. Final decree(s) of divorce or death certificate showing termination of ALL previous marriages.

A passport size photo of each spouse, in either color or black and white.

A filing fee of $185 (Rand or U.S. $'s) payable in CASH or bank/traveler's check made out to U.S. Disbursing Officer

Documentation

It does not matter in south africa where you are married, the important part is whether or not you are a resident to them (resident meaning living or working or studying for a extended length of time).

You can marry wherever you want for South African DCF just the residency thing is the issue, you do not have to be a permanent resident though.

[nowthatimetu 0]

Oh so you mean both people have to be residents in SA to DCF? That makes sense!!! I think it is the same in Taiwan, the USC has to have an ARC residence permit.

We were told we could not DCF in Taiwan unless we got married there. Why would SA be any different, it is still the Department of State that runs the embassy where you apply.

Since work was slow I copied and pasted this page from the US embassy in SA.

For an American citizen, applying to obtain immigrant status for his/her foreign spouse, child, parent or sibling

The Petitioner and Beneficiary must both be present and submit their passports for identification purposes. One copy of each of the required supporting documents must accompany the petition. Forms are also available at the consulates.

Documentation needed for filing on behalf of a spouse:

Completed I-130 form from the petitioner.

Completed Form G-325A (Biographic Information) from both the beneficiary and the petitioner

Valid U.S. passport for the petitioner and a valid passport for the beneficiary.

The original full, unabridged Marriage Certificate. If you were married in South Africa you must apply for this specifically. We can provide an application form that should be submitted to your nearest S.A. Dept of Home Affairs office. Final decree(s) of divorce or death certificate showing termination of ALL previous marriages.

A passport size photo of each spouse, in either color or black and white.

A filing fee of $185 (Rand or U.S. $'s) payable in CASH or bank/traveler's check made out to U.S. Disbursing Officer

Documentation

It does not matter in south africa where you are married, the important part is whether or not you are a resident to them (resident meaning living or working or studying for a extended length of time).

You can marry wherever you want for South African DCF just the residency thing is the issue, you do not have to be a permanent resident though.

The US citizen doe sn ot have to be a permanent resident but a "resident" staying for an extended period.

this is for South Africa

[sara.evanger 0]

Hello.

Any updates? Im going to be on the same boat soon, and was hoping that you got some good news.

thanks

kirit

Hi,

I am married to a South African as well. I had researched quite a bit before trying to decide the best route to get him over here the quickiest. You cannot do DCF in South Africa if you are not residing there or studying or working in some sort of fashion, Even though your passport is stamped as temporary resident it is catogorized as a visitor, when going over there to visit. It will not work for DCF even if you stay the maximum of three months. I have emailed and called and spoken directly to the US Embassy in South africa

Here is part of a response from Leslie Meeker the CIS officer in charge

"American citizens that are based in South Africa for extended periods of time – for instance because they are working in SA or going to school in SA – can file immigrant visa petitions at the US consulate in Johannesburg. " otherwise she states you have to file in the US.

Believe me I was crushed as well. Sorry to burst any bubbles but it should be known. Good luck

Keep us all posted on everyone.

Actually, I was in South Africa on a visitors visa and was able to file for DCF. I amnot sure if it was just a stroke of luck or what, but they did allow it. Yippy...interview is coming up!!!!