DCF in China? Help needed.

[bahia 0]

Hello, can anyone tell me if the U.S. embassy in China, allows an American citizen to file a petition (DCF) for a spouse to obtain K-3 visa? And if so, what has been there experience with this process.

Any help would be appercaited.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hello, can anyone tell me if the U.S. embassy in China, allows an American citizen to file a petition (DCF) for a spouse to obtain K-3 visa? And if so, what has been there experience with this process.

Any help would be appercaited.

DCF is ONLY available for married couples who live abroad (in your case, if you both live in China). I am not sure whether it is available in China though, but you can check out the Embassy Info on: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/

It does not apply for K type visas, only for immigrant visas (CR1 nad IR1), which I think is always the best and cheapest option.

hope this helps.

Peace, L.

[MargotDarko 0]

Hello, can anyone tell me if the U.S. embassy in China, allows an American citizen to file a petition (DCF) for a spouse to obtain K-3 visa? And if so, what has been there experience with this process.

Any help would be appercaited.

DCF is ONLY available for married couples who live abroad (in your case, if you both live in China). I am not sure whether it is available in China though, but you can check out the Embassy Info on: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/

It does not apply for K type visas, only for immigrant visas (CR1 nad IR1), which I think is always the best and cheapest option.

hope this helps.

Peace, L.

Generally, if you have been resident in China for at least six months, you can file the I-130 petition at the consulate in Guangzhou. It looks like it has to be filed in person. It will result in an immigrant visa, and will be much quicker than going through a US service center. K3 visas are not as good and can only be obtained through a US service center processing and then transferring to the embassy. Definitely go for filing in Guangzhou if you are able to. The link below gives contact information.

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/cis.html

I would not use the phrase "direct consular filing" - that is slang really. Just ask about filing the I-130 in Guangzhou. I imagine they will ask you about what type visa you have for China and how long you have lived there and then tell you if you are able to file directly with them. Good luck!

Edited November 30, 2007 by MargotDarko

[pushbrk 13,038]

Hello, can anyone tell me if the U.S. embassy in China, allows an American citizen to file a petition (DCF) for a spouse to obtain K-3 visa? And if so, what has been there experience with this process.

Any help would be appercaited.

DCF is ONLY available for married couples who live abroad (in your case, if you both live in China). I am not sure whether it is available in China though, but you can check out the Embassy Info on: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/

It does not apply for K type visas, only for immigrant visas (CR1 nad IR1), which I think is always the best and cheapest option.

hope this helps.

Peace, L.

Generally, if you have been resident in China for at least six months, you can file the I-130 petition at the consulate in Guangzhou. It looks like it has to be filed in person. It will result in an immigrant visa, and will be much quicker than going through a US service center. K3 visas are not as good and can only be obtained through a US service center processing and then transferring to the embassy. Definitely go for filing in Guangzhou if you are able to. The link below gives contact information.

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/cis.html

I would not use the phrase "direct consular filing" - that is slang really. Just ask about filing the I-130 in Guangzhou. I imagine they will ask you about what type visa you have for China and how long you have lived there and then tell you if you are able to file directly with them. Good luck!

Any of the five US Consulates in China can accept an I-130 if your residency qualifies. "DCF" is a slang acronym not used by Consulates. The Consulates understand "Direct Consular Filing". It is not slang. Do mention your marriage and I-130 though.

You cannot petition for a K3 but can petition for a CR1 or IR1 visa. IR1 is issued if you've been married two years or more at visa issue time.

Edited December 2, 2007 by pushbrk

[MargotDarko 0]

The Consulates understand "Direct Consular Filing". It is not slang. Do mention your marriage and I-130 though.

This must vary then. I have read of people asking about it and not being understood.

[pushbrk 13,038]

The Consulates understand "Direct Consular Filing". It is not slang. Do mention your marriage and I-130 though.

This must vary then. I have read of people asking about it and not being understood.

I suppose it would be impossible to predict what any individual's set of knowledge might be but "Direct Consular Filing" is an officially used term. The DCF acronym is not.

See: http://stockholm.usembassy.gov/Consulate/iv8.html

[gooldenwending 0]

pushbrk, you seem to know a lot about filing in China. Do you know if I can do Direct Consular Filing if I'm in the country on an "L" visa for visiting relatives. In total I've lived here for over four years, but I got a new passport and visa in May of 2008. Would I have to wait until six months from then or can I use the visas from my old passport (but without the notes from the Public Security Bureau with my residence dates--I didn't think to keep them).

Thanks for the help.

[valenbb 0]

There is a specific site that deals with the DCF in China.

Check it out, it may be useful to post your questions there also.

Google "Candle for Love".