Quick DCF Question

[tonyeck 0]

Hi there, got a quick question for you guys

I (UK citizen) Met Fiancee (US Citizen) 19 Months ago in USA while doing an internship (J1 visa). We both came back to the UK for her to study and for me to finish my degree. We got engaged over the christmas period.

She (The US Citizen) is in the UK until Early August 07 and has been here since September 06. We were told by an 'expert' that we would be elligable for DCF instead of applying for a K-1. I am not sure I believe them...

She is on a student visa to study in the UK and I wasn't aware that would make us eligable, but I guess maybe?!

Anyone else been in the situation or can enlighten me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

Hope I'm not wasting people's time!

[CarolineM 0]

I would say the "Expert" is wrong. The USC has to have longer residency than that...i THINK but do a search on London DCF. The topic has been discussed.

[ManuNSam 1]

tonyeck

i would check specifically with the emabssy you will be under.

each is slightly different

i applied for DCF through delhi

indeed one of the reasons you qualified to apply through dcf was being on a student visa

acually nearly any long term visa applies

ie not tourist reasons for being in the country

however - i was on a toursit visa and i was still able to apply dcf

the rule at delhi was 90 days stay

definetly look into it, it will save you time!

also - not sure how it will work in london, but

in delhi you dont pay for the application unless you are approved.

if you are denied they just escort you out

in other words - nothing to lose by trying.

in fact 1 couple got denied but got tons of info while they were there

anyways - i dont think you can do fiance visas through DCF

only immigration visas (ie sposal visa)

however - you should check because i could be wrong on that.

best thing to do is to CALL the embassy

you can check thier website, but i found that false info is on the website for delhi.

good luck to you

sam

[ManuNSam 1]

i just checked the i130 form - there is no box for any fiance visa

only boxes are for family visas

spouse, child, parent, brother/sister

so youll have to get married before you can apply