Requirements for DCF in the Philippines

[jeanie&jerry 2]

It's my understanding that one requirement for US citizen living in the Philippines to use DCF is being a residence at least 6 months in the Philippines. What I don't understand is does it mean 6 months consecutively? After 5 months I go back to the US then come back again and stay another 5 months. I have done this the last 3 1/2 years, never staying longer than 5 months. I also read that you need to have a residence visa and not a tourist and just extend it.

Can someone here enlightened me?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Jerry

[bookworm123 7]

Hi!Dcf filer here.My hubby didnt have a resident visa,he just kept on renewing his tourist visa until it was time to go home.He also has the ACR card which i am sure you have too.With the 5 months thing I cant give you a definite answer but you can email the embassy or call them.I have a feeling you will be fine.How long do you stay in the US before going back to PH?I have read some topics about it last year,the petitioner was only in PH for 4 months but since he was able to establish a residence here (phone bill under his name,lease,etc)his filing was accepted.Since you will be filing anyway,If you have all the documents of your marriage,evidence,completely filled out forms and you are near the embassy,you can also set an infopass appointment (talk to immig officer) and ask/try to file the petition.The lady at the USCIS counter,when we filed,verified first if hubby is a resident plus the 6 months stay.If you live in the province,call or email them.

[bookworm123 7]

This was the document they sent us when we inquired about it.Nowhere in the document will you see a 6 months requirement just "residency". But I guess the six months thing is a " hidden" rule which you can argue.But please contact them first because they keep on changing their "rules".

[jeanie&jerry 2]

Thank you Bookworm for this info. Especially since you did it.

[bendinlar 16]

Yeah, depending on the length of time you stay out of the ph you should be ok, like bookworm said.

But, yeah, no residency visa needed. I was on a tourist visa and extensions as well. There are some that have been on the bb stamp and it worked. The type of visa is not an issue in the philis. Just that you are there legally.

Best wishes, and be ready, once you start, it's gonna go fast.

[rawkus212 0]

As long as you meet all the requirements posted above, you can have it done in less than two months. My wife had an interview yesterday and got approved!

Edited September 18, 2014 by rawkus212

[aquafiree 17]

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hi to all of you!! me and my wife were planning to do dcf. And we currently lived in her parents house. And we dont own a lease or anything. What should we do? ANyone who can enlighten my mind. Thank you in advance.