Im just wondering what all is involved in the Direct Consular Filing? And if anyone has any further advice Id appreciate it.



RayandJay2007

Does Manila accept DCF or is it IR/CR only

Yes, the embassy now accepts direct filing if you both are living in the Philippines.

Wow! An ex-friend tried last year and was told he had to do IR. Good to see Manila giving more options

I recently helped a friend who had lived in Mindanao for 12 years do the DCF. Took about 4 months.
The problem was proving domicle and back ITRs.
He had good reason not to file and attached a letter stating why.
Also established domicle with bank accounts, mailing address and erolled his kids in school. Kids are US Citizens.
CO didn't ask for anything other than normal Certicates.
Told my buddy USEM is encouraging USCs to move out of Mindanao.
He lived in Cotobato and his truck had been shot up plus had an attempted kidnaping of his kids.
Things are getting worse in some sections of Mindanao.