DCF filing for NON RESIDENTS

[Jesus is Love 40]

Has any one ever DCF while not a resident in your spouses country? 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

15 minutes ago, Tasiedu08 said:

Has any one ever DCF while not a resident in your spouses country? 

That's the whole part of DCF is if you are the resident in that country of filing.

[Jesus is Love 40]

I def just read a insert that states there are cases where you do not have to be that is why I am asking 

 

[Boiler 45,783]

Can you do DCF in Ghana? I thought not.

[Jesus is Love 40]

I am not sure whats why I am asking. I guess i will do more research on everything.

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Pretty sure DCF doesn't exist in Ghana. And never heard of anyone actually doing it while not being a resident of that country in some fashion. So gonna have to say no.

Edited March 16, 2018 by Ben&Zian

[Jorge V 195]

36 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Can you do DCF in Ghana? I thought not.

 

17 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

Pretty sure DCF doesn't exist in Ghana. And never heard of anyone actually doing it while not being a resident of that country in some fashion. So gonna have to say no.

Pretty sure you can do DCF in Ghana. I remember reading a few old posts of others doing so, and USCIS has a field office in Ghana as well, https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-immigration-offices

 

As far as not being a resident, I was able to do DCF in Mexico while not being a legal resident, though I had been living there for 7 years. I never bothered to apply for residency because Mexico allows visa runs (renewing of tourist visas by simply exiting and reentering the country). So if your question is, "can you do DCF without being a legal resident", then the answer is possibly. However, if don't currently live in Ghana, even as a tourist, then the answer is likely no.

 

That said, each field office is different. Heck, even each case is different. The Mexico USCIS field office has a reputation for being a bit lax with their residency requirements so I called and they said they would be willing to take a look at other evidence in lieu of a residency card. So I sent in my lease and a few other pieces of evidence and got approved a few days later. You should call the Ghana office and ask.

Edited March 16, 2018 by Jorge V

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Definately can ask/inquire about it; but Ghana is not "lax" or laid back as Ghana is I believe still a "high fraud" country; but definately can inquire.

[Jesus is Love 40]

thank you so much for your response I knew i was reading the article correct. I will be in Ghana for about 5 months this year so that was the reason for my question as far as residency I am currently already on his lease and bank account and well known in the community. I understand about the fraud rate so I thought I ask first I will call them in a few!! thank you again!

 

[Jorge V 195]

3 minutes ago, Tasiedu08 said:

thank you so much for your response I knew i was reading the article correct. I will be in Ghana for about 5 months this year so that was the reason for my question as far as residency I am currently already on his lease and bank account and well known in the community. I understand about the fraud rate so I thought I ask first I will call them in a few!! thank you again!

 

Great. You can find their contact information on their USCIS page, https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/ghana-uscis-accra-field-office . Be sure to contact USCIS and not the embassy. That page also has information about filing the I130 and includes this bit of info:

 

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Evidence of residency must be submitted with the petition. The evidence you submit must support a determination that you are a resident in Ghana.

Please Note: Certain pieces of evidence may more strongly support a finding of residency than others. For petitions filed at this field office, you must submit one or more of the following:

• Passport entry stamp(s) and visa reflecting that you are residing in Ghana and not just visiting Ghana
• Residency permit or card
• Work authorization document
• Military or government orders assigning you to reside in Ghana

In addition, other evidence of residency may include, but is not limited to:

• Utility bills
• Housing lease
• Work contract or other employment documents
• Proof of local registration
• Local bank statements
• Proof of school enrollment
• Vehicle registration
• Local driver’s license
• Tax documents listing a Ghanaian address
• Foreign property deeds or registration (although proof of property ownership in itself, may be insufficient if there is no evidence that the petitioner resides at that property)

 

[geowrian 22,337]

DCF requirements vary heavily from consulate to consulate. Some people are able to DCF without legal residency in some countries. Others are able to do so after fairly short period of legal residency (i.e. I believe London just needs a residency card). That said, I think most want to see 6+ months of legal residency. Contact the embassy directly to confirm their requirements.

[O&GForever 387]

According to the Ghana USCIS Accra Field Office site listed below, you must be a resident to apply through DCF in Ghana. 

 

From the I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative section: “If you are filing with this field office, you must submit the petition and supporting evidence in person. Evidence of residency must be submitted with the petition. The evidence you submit must support a determination that you are a resident in Ghana.”

 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/ghana-uscis-accra-field-office

 

If I remember correctly, among other requirements, you must live in Ghana for 6 months. 

Edited March 16, 2018 by O&GForever

[D-R-J 192]

My wife and I got her visa by DCF through the embassy in Accra this past November. I had to have a valid residence permit and have resided in Ghana for the previous six months.

[Beloved Robinson 0]

Pls is DCF permitted in Nigeria?

people saying its not.. I'm confused

But have been married for less than 6months now 

[payxibka 10,047]

In order to do DCF in a country (if allowed) you must at a minimum have maintained "status" in that country for more than 6 months.  How you are able to demonstrate status in a country varies significantly by each individual jurisdiction