Query regarding Residential Permit with regard to DCF from Delhi

[Kraj.d 1]

Dear All,

I am Raj residing in Chennai got married to an US citizen on 14th Sept 2009. My wife came to India on 22nd Aug 2009 with a multiple entry visa. Now she got her Residential Permit for the stay in India...We are planning to process my GC through DCF from Delhi.....Whether she is eligible for the process or should I need to apply OCI for her....Also we have the following documents with us..

Marriage Certificate

Her's American and Old Indian Passports

Her's US naturalization Certificate

Her's W2 and Insurance Docs

My Passport

My Tax returns

Whether we need any additional docs....

Please guide...

Regards,

Raj

[k.loveh 0]

Dear All,

I am Raj residing in Chennai got married to an US citizen on 14th Sept 2009. My wife came to India on 22nd Aug 2009 with a multiple entry visa. Now she got her Residential Permit for the stay in India...We are planning to process my GC through DCF from Delhi.....Whether she is eligible for the process or should I need to apply OCI for her....Also we have the following documents with us..

Marriage Certificate

Her's American and Old Indian Passports

Her's US naturalization Certificate

Her's W2 and Insurance Docs

My Passport

My Tax returns

Whether we need any additional docs....

Please guide...

Regards,

Raj

Go here to the Delhi US Embassy website, scroll a littel more than halfway down and you will see the below copied info for Direct Filing I-130. http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/uscisfaqs.html

I-130 PROCESSING

Q. Who can file Form I-130 [Petition for Alien Relative] at the USCIS Office in New Delhi, India?

A. A. U.S. citizen who is a resident of India can file Form I-130 on behalf of his/her spouse, parents and child (less than 21 years old) at this Office. Normally, a Residential Permit issued by the Government of India would suffice as proof of residence in India.

Q. What documents are required in support of the Form I-130 [Petition for Alien Relative]?

A. For Spousal Cases:

* Form I-130 completed and signed by the U.S. Citizen Petitioner

* Form G-325A completed and signed by the U.S. Citizen Petitioner

* Form G-325A completed and signed by the beneficiary

* Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e., U.S. Passport, Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate)

* Proof of nationality of the beneficiary (i.e. Passport, birth certificate, school certificate)

* Marriage Certificate

* Proof of termination of prior marriages

* Passport size photograph for both Petitioner and Beneficiary

* Marriage Album/Photographs, if available

Q. What is the fee and how can it be paid?

A. Petition for Alien Relative I-130 Fee $355. You must submit the USCIS fee in the Indian Rupees by demand draft at the Embassy. The demand draft should be made out to the: American Embassy, New Delhi.

Q. Can I mail the Form I-130?

A. No. You are required to submit this form in person.

Q. Where is the USCIS Office located?

A. The USCIS Office is located at the American Embassy, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Q. Do I need an appointment to file my Form I-130?

A. No. We accept walk-ins on any business day between 0900 to 1200 hours.

Q. How much time would I require to submit my Form I-130?

A. Filing of Form I-130 at this Office is usually a one-day process. However, please make adequate travel plans to accommodate unforeseeable events.

Q. When will my case be approved?

A. A decision is usually made within one week of the receipt of your case. The approved petition is forwarded to the Consular Section which has jurisdiction over the beneficiary’s case for further immigrant visa processing. Any questions on immigrant visa processing must be referred to the appropriate Consular Office.

Edited October 7, 2009 by k.loveh