Regarding DCF Process

[karthi 0]

I'm a U.S. Citizen(i also hold OCI Card) ,, going to India in about 1-2weeks and getting engaged at the end of October and Married in Nov Last week.

Are there any changes in DCF? Is it working and going on ? if so, Am i eligible to go through DCF process at NEW DELHI after the wedding for my HUBBY who's Indian Citizen.

Should i go to NEW DELHI Consulate..even though we've Consulate in HYD but not sure if they process DCF..??

If we can goahead with the process , could anyone tell me whats the normal procedure? and when is the good time to start it? Do i've to go to consulate to talk to someone regarding my query and petition at that time.

(I heard from my family friends that their daughter filed for DCF at New Delhi right after the wedding in march n the interview took plce in about month and her hubby got GC with in 4-5months and they were bck to u.s. in june) I am not sure how this process is taking place now.. if anyone recently went through this there experience or help would be much appreciated.

i've inquired with my lawyer in regards to brining my spouse here after wedding ,,he wanted me to apply for cr-1 visa after coming back to U.S. but hearing mixed suggestions and opinions that it will take more thn 6months/year.. but have some hope on this DCF process.

looking forward to any of your replies..

thanks a lot in advance

Edited September 27, 2011 by karthi

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

How long do you plan on staying in India? You will need to reside there for 6 months before you can file. India used to allow people to file earlier- after 3-4 months- but I believe that loophole has been closed.

[karthi 0]

I am actually going on october 5th ,, if the arrival stamp date on the passport applies then it will be 6months for march right?. my purpose of stay will just depend on this process and once in final stage, i plan to come back but if i've to be with my hubby until the final interview/process will stay there,,after the whole process is done i want to come back and start working and plan on bringing my hubby 1-2month after i settle down.

How long do you plan on staying in India? You will need to reside there for 6 months before you can file. India used to allow people to file earlier- after 3-4 months- but I believe that loophole has been closed.