jay warrior

Hi,

Recently my has got her U.S. citizenship...do any one herr know about the Direct Filing process...I have heared that by this way processing has become much faster...and also is their is any condtion to be fulfilled before to file the petition.....Or simply we can to go to the embassy and can file our petition....has nayone opted for this provision so far?...

Thanks

SundarV

Please do google search under chakra and DCF. You will get info on DCF.

Some conditions that need to be met
(1) Both husband and wife need to be present when presenting the application.
(2) They process only those applications that they will approve. There has been couple of cases on the net where they did not accept the application.

Also, make sure you can still do DCF. Call USICS in New Delhi and they should be able to give you better advice.

Sundar

Mrtravel

SundarV wrote:

    > Please do google search under chakra and DCF. You will get info on DCF.
    >
    >
    >
    > Some conditions that need to be met
    >
    > (1) Both husband and wife need to be present when presenting the
    > application.
    >
    > (2) They process only those applications that they will approve. There
    > has been couple of cases on the net where they did not accept the
    > application.
    >
    >
    >
    > Also, make sure you can still do DCF. Call USICS in New Delhi and they
    > should be able to give you better advice.

It works best if you have a traditional Indian wedding and you are marry
ing within the culture norms... They are picky at that consulate and Mumbai.

pjt

Yes, DCF is the fastest process available for Indians.
Contact New Delhi to get the latest info -
http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/wwwhcontactus.html

Marriage will have to take place in India.
You will need
(1) marriage certificate.
(2) G-325a (one for each one of you) and I-130 (to be filled by US citizen) forms
(3) Application fee (try to pay it in dollars if you can). They accept traveler's cheques.
(4) US Citizenship certificate of US citizen - originals and copies
(5) Copies of both of yours passports and original passports
(6) Birth Certificates of both of you - originals and copies
(7) Emails, phone bills, other pictures of both of you
(8) If you went to honeymoon before going to New Delhi, take receipts of hotel room, dinning places, etc.

Few things to keep in mind - They tend to object small weddings, but Arya Samaaj wedding seems to be acceptable. If you are going to use Arya Samaaj, call them ahead of time and ask them what kind of documents will they require from bride and the groom. For example, birth certificate, copy of passport to prove that you both are old enough to marry legally. Arya Samaaj will also give you a certificate in your native language. Take that with you. Officers at US embassy in New Delhi like to see a lot of pictures from wedding ceremony. Make sure you have pictures from Mangal feraa, Kanyadaan, mangalsutra or ring, parents blessing the couple. Be confident about your relationship and don't let the officer break you apart by insulting you using your weak point.

Jack

Hi ...

My wife is a USC and filed I-130 and K3, now we are planning to go for
DCF In Delhi. I think thats the best out of all the other options ..

Jack ..


pjt <member@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Yes, DCF is the fastest process available for Indians.
    >
    > Contact New Delhi to get the latest info -
    >
    > http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/wwwhcontactus.html
    >
    >
    >
    > Marriage will have to take place in India.
    >
    > You will need
    >
    > (1) marriage certificate.
    >
    > (2) G-325a (one for each one of you) and I-130 (to be filled by US
    > citizen) forms
    >
    > (3) Application fee (try to pay it in dollars if you can). They accept
    > traveler's cheques.
    >
    > (4) US Citizenship certificate of US citizen - originals and copies
    >
    > (5) Copies of both of yours passports and original passports
    >
    > (6) Birth Certificates of both of you - originals and copies
    >
    > (7) Emails, phone bills, other pictures of both of you
    >
    > (8) If you went to honeymoon before going to New Delhi, take receipts of
    > hotel room, dinning places, etc.
    >
    >
    >
    > Few things to keep in mind - They tend to object small weddings, but
    > Arya Samaaj wedding seems to be acceptable. If you are going to use
    > Arya Samaaj, call them ahead of time and ask them what kind of
    > documents will they require from bride and the groom. For example,
    > birth certificate, copy of passport to prove that you both are old
    > enough to marry legally. Arya Samaaj will also give you a certificate
    > in your native language. Take that with you. Officers at US embassy
    > in New Delhi like to see a lot of pictures from wedding ceremony. Make
    > sure you have pictures from Mangal feraa, Kanyadaan, mangalsutra or
    > ring, parents blessing the couple. Be confident about your
    > relationship and don't let the officer break you apart by insulting you
    > using your weak point.

Just Another Surfer

Do I have to be a resident of India at the time of DCF ? Or can i
reside in the US itself ? Under what circumstances is DCF rejected ?

pjt <member@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Yes, DCF is the fastest process available for Indians.
    >
    > Contact New Delhi to get the latest info -
    >
    > http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/wwwhcontactus.html
    >
    >
    >
    > Marriage will have to take place in India.
    >
    > You will need
    >
    > (1) marriage certificate.
    >
    > (2) G-325a (one for each one of you) and I-130 (to be filled by US
    > citizen) forms
    >
    > (3) Application fee (try to pay it in dollars if you can). They accept
    > traveler's cheques.
    >
    > (4) US Citizenship certificate of US citizen - originals and copies
    >
    > (5) Copies of both of yours passports and original passports
    >
    > (6) Birth Certificates of both of you - originals and copies
    >
    > (7) Emails, phone bills, other pictures of both of you
    >
    > (8) If you went to honeymoon before going to New Delhi, take receipts of
    > hotel room, dinning places, etc.
    >
    >
    >
    > Few things to keep in mind - They tend to object small weddings, but
    > Arya Samaaj wedding seems to be acceptable. If you are going to use
    > Arya Samaaj, call them ahead of time and ask them what kind of
    > documents will they require from bride and the groom. For example,
    > birth certificate, copy of passport to prove that you both are old
    > enough to marry legally. Arya Samaaj will also give you a certificate
    > in your native language. Take that with you. Officers at US embassy
    > in New Delhi like to see a lot of pictures from wedding ceremony. Make
    > sure you have pictures from Mangal feraa, Kanyadaan, mangalsutra or
    > ring, parents blessing the couple. Be confident about your
    > relationship and don't let the officer break you apart by insulting you
    > using your weak point.

SundarV

You don't have to be resident of India. But the marriage should have taken place in India. I also think spouse should be living in India. Even though their site would say US citizen should be resident of India, as a coutesy they process application of visiting US citizen. Please make sure they still do it by calling them.

Sundar

Runmdx

well back from India after my wedding. Filed the I-130 application
successfully via DCF at the Delhi Embassy on Nov 13th. Approved the
same day. Now awaiting the file to shown up at the Mumbai consulate.
Hopefully it will be soon. Anyone have any pointers. Should I call the
Mumbai consulate yet or give it more time. Not sure how long it will
take the postal system to deliver the message the file has arrived in
Mumbai. Has anyone called the Mumbai consulate at this stage. No BMB
number etc yet so no reference number to give.


SundarV <member5437@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Originally posted by Just Another Surfer
    >
    > > Do I have to be a resident of India at the time of DCF ? Or can i
    >
    > > reside in the US itself ? Under what circumstances is DCF rejected ?
    >
    > >
    >
    > >
    >
    >
    >
    > You don't have to be resident of India. But the marriage should have
    > taken place in India. I also think spouse should be living in India.
    > Even though their site would say US citizen should be resident of India,
    > as a coutesy they process application of visiting US citizen. Please
    > make sure they still do it by calling them.
    >
    >
    >
    > Sundar

jay warrior

Hi Runmdx,

We are planning to file DCF in New Delhi.....But i hv some apprehension regrding that...Do they take any interview prior to approve your petition...if yes then what kind of questions do they ask? ...are they friendly in New Delhi Consulate...which forms do one need to fill after they approve ur petition...can u reply me at [email protected]

Regarding ur case...I think,better you first call at New delhi Consulate ...tel. no. is 24198000 .....they can tell you the exact status of ur case..

Good Luck

Runmdx

Hello Jay,
The interview at Delhi for the DCF was just a couple of questions. How
many people at the wedding, how we met. Thats all. He just
congratulated us on our recent wedding. He said he did not see any
reason to deny our petition and to expect contact in 30-60days from
Mumbai. He was friendly. Thats all.
He did mention all further enquiries should be made at the Mumbai
consulate. The Delhi office's work was done once the petition was
approved.
Well still waiting letter from Mumbai. Hopefully will hear something
soon.
Ravi





jay warrior <member16990@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Hi Runmdx,
    >
    >
    >
    > We are planning to file DCF in New Delhi.....But i hv some apprehension
    > regrding that...Do they take any interview prior to approve your
    > petition...if yes then what kind of questions do they ask? ...are they
    > friendly in New Delhi Consulate...which forms do one need to fill after
    > they approve ur petition...can u reply me at [email protected]
    >
    >
    >
    > Regarding ur case...I think,better you first call at New delhi
    > Consulate ...tel. no. is 24198000 .....they can tell you the exact
    > status of ur case..
    >
    >
    >
    > Good Luck

jay warrior

Hi Ravi,

Thank you very much for ur help...my wife just got her citizenship is coming here on dec last week and we will be filing our case in first week of Jan.....one more thing..I would let you know further procedings and would also contact you if i needed be any help from you.

We wish all good luck to both of you.
Thanks

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