Can I still qualify for the DCF Procedure ? (merged threads)

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

I am a US Citizen and I want to know how long is the wait time filing the US Spouse Visa in through the DCF in Manila. I have read online it takes anywhere from 3 to 4 months instead of 1 year or longer when applied at the States.

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

I married my wife in 2014 June, and we lived together from June 2014 to February 2015. Then I moved back to the States for personal reasons. And I want to know if I can still qualify for the DCF process since I am returning to live with my wife in Philippines in June 2016 until her Visa is approved then we will move to the States together.

Thanks.

Edited April 24, 2016 by Sunnybanana1913

[Boiler 45,467]

Certainly possible, are you also a PI Citizen?

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Certainly possible, are you also a PI Citizen?

No Im not a Philippines Citizen only US Citizen.

[Boiler 45,467]

You have or will have PI residency?

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Certainly possible, are you also a PI Citizen?

My question is can i still apply even if i left Philippines and lived in USA for 1 year and 6 months. Then i will return after that long gap/stay in the states and file my Wifes Spouse Visa through the DCF. Is it till possible for me ? Im just confused I don't know if i have to continuously be living for 6 months or do my past 6 months count ?

[Pitaya 2,577]

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[Marrienne 112]

The rules say you must have been residing in the country for 6 months continuously before qualifying.
We are doing DCF in Athens and they asked us for his Greek green card and proof of residency for 6 months prior to the date of filling. We had his card and also his rental agreement and electric bill agreement (both in his name) and they accepted that.

PS. But each Embassy is different. So... who knows :) give it a try

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

The rules say you must have been residing in the country for 6 months continuously before qualifying.

We are doing DCF in Athens and they asked us for his Greek green card and proof of residency for 6 months prior to the date of filling. We had his card and also his rental agreement and electric bill agreement (both in his name) and they accepted that.

PS. But each Embassy is different. So... who knows :) give it a try

thanks. i am assuming DCF isn't the only way to apply for visa i can still do the Spouse Visa by sending the documents to the states ?

[Marrienne 112]

Of course! Had we not qualified we would have had to file with the Chicago Lockbox

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Of course! Had we not qualified we would have had to file with the Chicago Lockbox

Yes, because you got approved for the DCF.

I think i may not be approved even though I lived in Philippines for 8 months from June 2014 to February 2015 , they may require me to live another 6 months in order to get the DCF. this sucks.

[Boiler 45,467]

What is your status in PI?

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

What is your status in PI?

I am not of filipino Descent. My wife is filipino. I just stayed there with a Tourist Visa i was extending it. We had rented an apartment in Cebu. We also built a house in Philippines that we will plan on living in when i move back in June 2016 until her Visa is approved then leave the Philippines together. But when i extended my Visa after a certain amount of months i forgot what. They said I can pick up my ID card they had for me I just need to pick that up from the immigration there when i go back.

Edited April 24, 2016 by Sunnybanana1913

[Boiler 45,467]

Visitors can not file DCF.

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Visitors can not file DCF.

I will be living there we have a house built there.

but thanks anyways