DCF Germany

[tucson_chick 0]

hi guys!

i have one question for you: how long must the USC reside in Germany to be allowed to do DCF?

my fiance will be working in a corporation between 2 universities in the US and in Germany for abt. 8 weeks this fall, in Bonn. Will that be enough?

thanks!!!!

[Mammimaus2007 0]

I have a question too. What does the Aktenzeichen Numbers mean on the german police record on the upper left side? it's a looooong Aktenzeichen Number? I have a clear record an have never been arrested for anything

Inhalt: KEINE EINTRAEGE

but I was just wondering if every police record hase a Aktenzeichen?

hurry with the answer LOL have my interview tomorrow morning.

[Dr. Obvious 49]

hi guys!

i have one question for you: how long must the USC reside in Germany to be allowed to do DCF?

my fiance will be working in a corporation between 2 universities in the US and in Germany for abt. 8 weeks this fall, in Bonn. Will that be enough?

thanks!!!!

I think it is the kind of permit he receives for living there, not how long he stays. He will need to provide a copy of his auftenhaltserlaubnis. It may be that he doesn't need one to do what he is doing because you don't need a residence permit to stay 8 weeks. They also may require other proof that you two lived together in Germany. I would call USCIS Frankfurt and ask.

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in Frankfurt processes I-130 Alien Relative Petitions by mail or in person if the petitioner (US citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States) is presently residing in Germany. PROOF OF RESIDENCE IN GERMANY IS REQUIRED FROM ALL PETITIONERS. A petitioner residing outside Germany should file Form I-130 on behalf of an alien relative at the USCIS or US Consular office having jurisdiction over his/her residence.

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Though I forgot that if you all are married then you could apply for the proper permit once he gets to Germany (or when you all marry in Germany?) and you all register him with the rathaus and ausländeramt.

I don't think the number matters, only if there are offences listed, Mammi.

Edited August 28, 2007 by Wacken

[Mephibosheth 0]

still waiting for the visa...

my medical records went to the Embassy on Friday, so I should get the visa this week

I emailed them today to ask (learned my lesson there)

@tuscon

I don't think it matters how long your husband lives in Germany, just that you're married, and that he has resident status in Germany (which, if you are married you can get in one day if he has acceptable health insurance)

[Mephibosheth 0]

My wife had been a resident in Germany for 1 day when we sent the I-130 to the Embassy we never asked if that was ok. We were in Denmark before, but no one ever asked about that

For your husband to get resident status you go to the Einwohnermeldeamt/Rathaus and register him and then you go to the Ausländeramt and apply for the Aufenthaltserlaubnis on basis of marriage. I don't even think it costs anything if i remember right... they are just very particular about pictures and I'm not sure what the exact requirements for health insurance are, but any public German health insurance is acceptable for sure. If you marry somewhere else than in Germany, your marriage certificate needs an Apostile (Überbeglaubigung) which you get in the country of marriage, but we forgot and they didn't ask (wouldn't recommend to push your luck though) oh, and btw getting married is easier in the US than in Germany (or in Denmark) though I don't even know what exactly you need to get married in Germany. Maybe he'll get residency through his job anyways?

[Mephibosheth 0]

BY THE WAY...

people looking for cheap flights... www.condor.de has really cheap ones and they are the only ones apart from icelandair that I know of, who sell cheaper oneway tickets

we bought tickets for the 5th of September for 379 Euro per person (one way, all included) from Frankfurt to Vancouver (Canada) .. then we'll take the car across the border

[Mammimaus2007 0]

BY THE WAY...

people looking for cheap flights... www.condor.de has really cheap ones and they are the only ones apart from icelandair that I know of, who sell cheaper oneway tickets

we bought tickets for the 5th of September for 379 Euro per person (one way, all included) from Frankfurt to Vancouver (Canada) .. then we'll take the car across the border

I'm flying CONDOR too because it will only cost me 640 EUROS for me and the 2 girls together inkl. TAX, well I have to add 10 Euro for one Kids Meal because Condor is charging you for Kids Meals or Seat reservations but that don't matter.

By the way!!!! I got approved yesterday it went totally smooth and I was worrying for nothing LOL I will write a Experience report next.

[Mammimaus2007 0]

Ok here its is, my Frankfurt interview experience

Frankfurt is aproximatly 45 minutes away from us and my interview appointment was @8:00am so of course we left the house @6am (never know if you get into a traffic jam)

We (my hubby, my oldest daughter & me) arrived there like an hour to early so we went to Mc Donalds for 30 minutes and walked to the Konsulat to line up (a huge line) a Officer came and asked "whi is here for a VISA interview?"so everybody with a interview raised their hands and where asked to step to the side and all the way in front of the line Cool so we don't have to wait until the other 100 people get in first LOL.

He gave us a ticket, I had Number W502

then we were asked to step in the security check point room (always 4 people only) take of your watch, a belt if you where one, hand them your purse etc. then walk through that whatever it's called thingy LOL take your stuff and proceed to the next building.

The first thing I had to do was taking my Dumbo Passport pics (which are cheaper @ the Consulate then outside!!!! 6 Euros for 4, in Aschaffenburg they cost you 12 Euros)

Then my number was called for Window 23 to turn in my Passport, my DS 230 Pt II (NOT SIGNED!!!) the Lady handed me a big brown envelope and told me while I wait for the next Window to put the stamps on the envelope and to put my mailing address on it. Then she handed me a green Letter with instructions how to have my Documents in order. I did the stamps part & the Address the rest I already did @home.

My number got called again for I think it was Window 17 but I wont lay my hand in fire for it LOL. The LAdy was absolutly nice and friendly, she asked me if I want to have the interview in german or in english, I replied in english due to my husband not understanding any german. She told me the order of the Documents she would ike to have one copy and the original, handed me the originals back, then she explained me the SSN thing but said ÿou already know that right?" yes I did since I lived almost 6 years in the states she handed me a Guide for New Immigrants "Welcome to the United States" wished us luck in the states and to take a seat for our final and actual interview with a Consular Officer.

After a few minutes of waiting my number got called again and we again had a very nice & frindly Officer. He told me that my papers are all in order and when we met, my husband grint and replied September 11th 2001 the Officer had to grin to because of the date but that is in fact the first time we where talking LOL

The we were asked were we intend to live and I replied first North Carolina and then we are going to Florida the Officer smiled and said he is from North Carolina and only a hour away from my hubbys hometown lol. He took my Fingerprints, had me sighn the DS 230 pt II explained me about the envelope and NOT to open it, also about the missing corner being normal and so on, then he wanted to know if I have any Questions I said No and he told me my Visa will arrive within a week as certified mail

SO I AM APPROVED!!!!!! woohooo

[Mammimaus2007 0]

WOW that was fast!!!! the postman just rang the doorbell and I couldn't believe it, my VISA already arrived in the envelope together with the do not open envelope

now we are all set and just have to concentrate on selling our stuff and book the ticket HOME!!!! Florida we are coming

[Mephibosheth 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1155201

this post confirms there is no 6 month rule in Frankfurt

[Mephibosheth 0]

VISA ARRIVED TODAYYYYYYY

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I'm feeling a little crazy

Health insurance, Bank, Unregistration in Germany taken care of... pretty much packed

flying out in 6days!!!!!!!!!!

WHAAAAAAAAAAAA

[julchenno12 0]

Hi Mammimaus,

that is super awesome! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That was really quickly. I hope my case proceeds that fast as well. Your description puts my hopes up as well. Especially your time line! ;-)) Just one quick question: the husband does not have to be there, right? Do you know if I can bring someone else as "mental support"?

I had my medical exam in Dortmund today. It went super smooth and I can only recommend the panel physician in Dortmund. Everybody in that office was super nice and things went well. :-)

Ok here its is, my Frankfurt interview experience

Frankfurt is aproximatly 45 minutes away from us and my interview appointment was @8:00am so of course we left the house @6am (never know if you get into a traffic jam)

We (my hubby, my oldest daughter & me) arrived there like an hour to early so we went to Mc Donalds for 30 minutes and walked to the Konsulat to line up (a huge line) a Officer came and asked "whi is here for a VISA interview?"so everybody with a interview raised their hands and where asked to step to the side and all the way in front of the line Cool so we don't have to wait until the other 100 people get in first LOL.

He gave us a ticket, I had Number W502

then we were asked to step in the security check point room (always 4 people only) take of your watch, a belt if you where one, hand them your purse etc. then walk through that whatever it's called thingy LOL take your stuff and proceed to the next building.

The first thing I had to do was taking my Dumbo Passport pics (which are cheaper @ the Consulate then outside!!!! 6 Euros for 4, in Aschaffenburg they cost you 12 Euros)

Then my number was called for Window 23 to turn in my Passport, my DS 230 Pt II (NOT SIGNED!!!) the Lady handed me a big brown envelope and told me while I wait for the next Window to put the stamps on the envelope and to put my mailing address on it. Then she handed me a green Letter with instructions how to have my Documents in order. I did the stamps part & the Address the rest I already did @home.

My number got called again for I think it was Window 17 but I wont lay my hand in fire for it LOL. The LAdy was absolutly nice and friendly, she asked me if I want to have the interview in german or in english, I replied in english due to my husband not understanding any german. She told me the order of the Documents she would ike to have one copy and the original, handed me the originals back, then she explained me the SSN thing but said ÿou already know that right?" yes I did since I lived almost 6 years in the states she handed me a Guide for New Immigrants "Welcome to the United States" wished us luck in the states and to take a seat for our final and actual interview with a Consular Officer.

After a few minutes of waiting my number got called again and we again had a very nice & frindly Officer. He told me that my papers are all in order and when we met, my husband grint and replied September 11th 2001 the Officer had to grin to because of the date but that is in fact the first time we where talking LOL

The we were asked were we intend to live and I replied first North Carolina and then we are going to Florida the Officer smiled and said he is from North Carolina and only a hour away from my hubbys hometown lol. He took my Fingerprints, had me sighn the DS 230 pt II explained me about the envelope and NOT to open it, also about the missing corner being normal and so on, then he wanted to know if I have any Questions I said No and he told me my Visa will arrive within a week as certified mail

SO I AM APPROVED!!!!!! woohooo

[julchenno12 0]

Hi Mephibosheth, also CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!! I wish I would already be that far. Just had my medical exam in Dortmund today.

VISA ARRIVED TODAYYYYYYY

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I'm feeling a little crazy

Health insurance, Bank, Unregistration in Germany taken care of... pretty much packed

flying out in 6days!!!!!!!!!!

WHAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Mammimaus2007 0]

hallo julchenno, no your husband does not have to be there on the day of the interview.

if you already had your medical then your interview shouldn't be to far in the future :0), don't be as nervous as we had been LOL there is really nothing to be worried about.

Hi Mammimaus,

that is super awesome! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That was really quickly. I hope my case proceeds that fast as well. Your description puts my hopes up as well. Especially your time line! ;-)) Just one quick question: the husband does not have to be there, right? Do you know if I can bring someone else as "mental support"?

I had my medical exam in Dortmund today. It went super smooth and I can only recommend the panel physician in Dortmund. Everybody in that office was super nice and things went well. :-)

Ok here its is, my Frankfurt interview experience

Frankfurt is aproximatly 45 minutes away from us and my interview appointment was @8:00am so of course we left the house @6am (never know if you get into a traffic jam)

We (my hubby, my oldest daughter & me) arrived there like an hour to early so we went to Mc Donalds for 30 minutes and walked to the Konsulat to line up (a huge line) a Officer came and asked "whi is here for a VISA interview?"so everybody with a interview raised their hands and where asked to step to the side and all the way in front of the line Cool so we don't have to wait until the other 100 people get in first LOL.

He gave us a ticket, I had Number W502

then we were asked to step in the security check point room (always 4 people only) take of your watch, a belt if you where one, hand them your purse etc. then walk through that whatever it's called thingy LOL take your stuff and proceed to the next building.

The first thing I had to do was taking my Dumbo Passport pics (which are cheaper @ the Consulate then outside!!!! 6 Euros for 4, in Aschaffenburg they cost you 12 Euros)

Then my number was called for Window 23 to turn in my Passport, my DS 230 Pt II (NOT SIGNED!!!) the Lady handed me a big brown envelope and told me while I wait for the next Window to put the stamps on the envelope and to put my mailing address on it. Then she handed me a green Letter with instructions how to have my Documents in order. I did the stamps part & the Address the rest I already did @home.

My number got called again for I think it was Window 17 but I wont lay my hand in fire for it LOL. The LAdy was absolutly nice and friendly, she asked me if I want to have the interview in german or in english, I replied in english due to my husband not understanding any german. She told me the order of the Documents she would ike to have one copy and the original, handed me the originals back, then she explained me the SSN thing but said ÿou already know that right?" yes I did since I lived almost 6 years in the states she handed me a Guide for New Immigrants "Welcome to the United States" wished us luck in the states and to take a seat for our final and actual interview with a Consular Officer.

After a few minutes of waiting my number got called again and we again had a very nice & frindly Officer. He told me that my papers are all in order and when we met, my husband grint and replied September 11th 2001 the Officer had to grin to because of the date but that is in fact the first time we where talking LOL

The we were asked were we intend to live and I replied first North Carolina and then we are going to Florida the Officer smiled and said he is from North Carolina and only a hour away from my hubbys hometown lol. He took my Fingerprints, had me sighn the DS 230 pt II explained me about the envelope and NOT to open it, also about the missing corner being normal and so on, then he wanted to know if I have any Questions I said No and he told me my Visa will arrive within a week as certified mail

SO I AM APPROVED!!!!!! woohooo