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Cocolola   0

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I have been living in Colombia since 2009, not officially I have not obtained any type of visa. I have spent the majority of my time in Colombia for the last few years, only traveling stateside every 3 or so months for a month or less. I have not found any clear information on DCF in Colombia, some say there is some say there isn't. Basically what I have understood is that if someone has been living in Colombia for 6+ months they apply for DCF, so my question is: Do I apply for DCF even I have not had a visa? My fiance and I plan on marrying on August 4th and I would like to know if DCF is an option or if I have to apply in the U.S. Thanks!

Mononoke28 Grand Master

Mononoke28   135

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I have been living in Colombia since 2009, not officially I have not obtained any type of visa. I have spent the majority of my time in Colombia for the last few years, only traveling stateside every 3 or so months for a month or less. I have not found any clear information on DCF in Colombia, some say there is some say there isn't. Basically what I have understood is that if someone has been living in Colombia for 6+ months they apply for DCF, so my question is: Do I apply for DCF even I have not had a visa? My fiance and I plan on marrying on August 4th and I would like to know if DCF is an option or if I have to apply in the U.S. Thanks!

According to the US Embassy in Bogotá FAQ website, DCF is no longer available in Colombia:

Can I file a petition for my family member or fiancé at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota?

No, direct consular filing is not available at this embassy.

Since you're getting married next month, then your only option is to file for a CR1 visa by sending form I-130 directly to the USCIS. The process takes about nine months.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

GlobeHopperMama Collaborator

GlobeHopperMama   95

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This is the listof embassies/consulates where DCF is available due to having USCIS field offices on-site. Unfortunately, Bogota is not one of them. However, some users of this forum have observed that if you use your foreign address in the first section of the I-130, the petition is likely to experience expedited processing at the USCIS processing center in the US to compensate for not having DCF available. You can see this thread for details:

http://www.visajourn...-living-abroad/

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Mononoke28 Grand Master

Mononoke28   135

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This is the listof embassies/consulates where DCF is available due to having USCIS field offices on-site. Unfortunately, Bogota is not one of them. However, some users of this forum have observed that if you use your foreign address in the first section of the I-130, the petition is likely to experience expedited processing at the USCIS processing center in the US to compensate for not having DCF available. You can see this thread for details:

http://www.visajourn...-living-abroad/

Great info!!! Thanks! :thumbs:

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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lmalagon90 Newbie

lmalagon90   0

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According to the US Embassy in Bogotá FAQ website, DCF is no longer available in Colombia:

Can I file a petition for my family member or fiancé at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota?

No, direct consular filing is not available at this embassy.

Since you're getting married next month, then your only option is to file for a CR1 visa by sending form I-130 directly to the USCIS. The process takes about nine months.

Diana

Hi Diana.

I'm an amercian citizen who's been a permanent resident in Colombia for many years. I just got married and I wonder if currently the Embassy in Bogota is offering the DCF or we just need go and file the CR1 petition? If not, what is the fastest way to get the visa?

Regarding to the documents I have this doubt: do they need all be translated and apostilled or just translated?

Thanks in advance for your help Diana!

lost_at_sea Experienced

lost_at_sea   995

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Hi Diana.

I'm an amercian citizen who's been a permanent resident in Colombia for many years. I just got married and I wonder if currently the Embassy in Bogota is offering the DCF or we just need go and file the CR1 petition? If not, what is the fastest way to get the visa?

The information hasn't changed. Colombia does not offer DCF.

You should follow the instructions here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

 
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