DCF Filing in New Delhi: Have many questions and seek support during my journey

[A.B. 0]

Sept. 4th 2008- Married in US

Feb. 18th 2009- Arrived in India to begin DCF 3 month wait process

Confused about specific details of DCF and certain info

Is FRRO open on weekends? Address?

Should we register our US marriage with Indian Courts?

USC (me) only filed taxes in 07, should I include that tax information with letters regarding why I didnt file, how should i handle my tax situation? I do have a joint sponsor who meets all requirements, so the sponsor part will be covered I was just a little worried because I dont have exceptional tax history to provide.

Is there any way to expedite this process such as gathering all the paperwork that the embassy will request after filing I-130, packet 3, 3.5, and 4, having it prepared and ready and turn in all the paperwork upon filing form I-130?

- Also is there some complete, reliable list of that paperwork that can be accessed (electronically) for preparation prior to filing?

-Is the paperwork they will request after filing form I-130 the same paperwork included in I-485 with addition to the police history report on my husband?

Does anyone have any updates for rules/regulations that may have changed since Feb. 09?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

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Sept. 4th 2008- Married in US

Feb. 18th 2009- Arrived in India to begin DCF 3 month wait process

Confused about specific details of DCF and certain info

Is FRRO open on weekends? Address?

Should we register our US marriage with Indian Courts?

USC (me) only filed taxes in 07, should I include that tax information with letters regarding why I didnt file, how should i handle my tax situation? I do have a joint sponsor who meets all requirements, so the sponsor part will be covered I was just a little worried because I dont have exceptional tax history to provide. Provide your last tax return, along with an explanation of why you didn't file the previous years. Your joint sponsor should file all his/her documents as well, but you MUST file your own I-864 since you will be the primary sponsor.

Is there any way to expedite this process such as gathering all the paperwork that the embassy will request after filing I-130, packet 3, 3.5, and 4, having it prepared and ready and turn in all the paperwork upon filing form I-130? Begin gathering documentation that proves bona fide marriage, etc.

- Also is there some complete, reliable list of that paperwork that can be accessed (electronically) for preparation prior to filing? I don't think so, but make a search in this forum.

-Is the paperwork they will request after filing form I-130 the same paperwork included in I-485 with addition to the police history report on my husband?

Does anyone have any updates for rules/regulations that may have changed since Feb. 09?

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I just read on the US embassy Chennai website that the forms I-864 from the petitioner and any joint sponsors must be signed AND NOTARIZED. Meaning taking the document to a public notary with signature and all to get notary seal. Is this notary part VERY IMPORTANT or what. I havent heard much about the notary part so far?

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also anyone who has done DCF in this region, would you recommend applying at Chennai instead of Delhi?

[txladykat 1]

The notary is outdated information. Previously the AOS had to be notarized, but not anymore. This just recently changed.

[sara..... 371]

I just read on the US embassy Chennai website that the forms I-864 from the petitioner and any joint sponsors must be signed AND NOTARIZED. Meaning taking the document to a public notary with signature and all to get notary seal. Is this notary part VERY IMPORTANT or what. I havent heard much about the notary part so far?

hi, the notary proves that the person signed the document them self willingly and that no one falsified the document to obtain what was needed to file to satisfy ur request for visa.

Good luck

sara

The notary is outdated information. Previously the AOS had to be notarized, but not anymore. This just recently changed.

hi, maybe im confused but i thought that was only the one that most k1 visa people use as in I 130 or something like that

sara

[txladykat 1]

no. there is only ONE I-864 form. If you are required to file one, everyone uses the same form. The instructions for the form state the following persons must file the I-864:

"The U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who filed aForm I-130 for a family member, Form I-129F for afiance(e), or Form I-600 or I-600A for an orphan."

The new form does not have a block for notary.

[txladykat 1]

Some editions of the Form I-864 and Form I-864A include a jurat to be completed by a notary or by a consular or immigration officer to show that the person signed or acknowledged the signing of the Form I-864 or I-864A under oath. The Form I-864 and Form I-864A, however, provide that they are signed “under penalty of perjury.” Thus, 28 USC 1746 (which deals with the legal effect of unsworn statements) makes it unnecessary for Form I-864 and Form I-864A to be signed in the presence of or certified by a nota ry public or an Immigration or Consular Officer. Note that the jurat has been removed from the January 15, 2006 edition of the Forms I-864 and I-864A. Form I-86EZ is a newer form, and therefore never had the jurat.

http://www.uscis.gov/propub/template.htm?v...;hash=0-0-0-526