DCF and I-129F possible?

[DaveHorton 0]

Is DCF possible with an I-129F? Living in the Philippines at the moment and hoping to marry in the States, but it seems that DCF implies IR1/CR1 rather than K1... Anyone know the answer?

[Anh map 2,098]

Correct, DCF is for persons that are married.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Is DCF possible with an I-129F? Living in the Philippines at the moment and hoping to marry in the States, but it seems that DCF implies IR1/CR1 rather than K1... Anyone know the answer?

DCF is specifically forbidden in the section of law that governs the K-1 fiance visa classification—Immigration and Nationality Act 214(d), found at 8 USC 1184(d). It states that the visa is issued upon approval of "a petition filed in the United States," which USCIS and the State Department interpret as excluding the possibility of filing the I-129F abroad.

[bigcasino75 0]

Is DCF possible with an I-129F? Living in the Philippines at the moment and hoping to marry in the States, but it seems that DCF implies IR1/CR1 rather than K1... Anyone know the answer?

DCF is specifically forbidden in the section of law that governs the K-1 fiance visa classification—Immigration and Nationality Act 214(d), found at 8 USC 1184(d). It states that the visa is issued upon approval of "a petition filed in the United States," which USCIS and the State Department interpret as excluding the possibility of filing the I-129F abroad.

Could you file from there and mail it to the US? Maybe have a friend or family member sent it for you and use there address? I dont know if this would work or not but just a idea

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Is DCF possible with an I-129F? Living in the Philippines at the moment and hoping to marry in the States, but it seems that DCF implies IR1/CR1 rather than K1... Anyone know the answer?

DCF is specifically forbidden in the section of law that governs the K-1 fiance visa classification—Immigration and Nationality Act 214(d), found at 8 USC 1184(d). It states that the visa is issued upon approval of "a petition filed in the United States," which USCIS and the State Department interpret as excluding the possibility of filing the I-129F abroad.

Could you file from there and mail it to the US? Maybe have a friend or family member sent it for you and use there address? I dont know if this would work or not but just a idea

Sure. If you're living overseas and want to file an I-129F, you generally send it to the service center that serves your last stateside residence. The I-129F instructions have more details.

But if you've been residing in a foreign country for long enough to qualify for DCF (generally six months), getting married over there and filing an I-130 at the embassy is a far quicker option.

[Marina-Del 10]

Agreed. DCF is for married persons only. But if you qualify for DCF because you -the USC has been living abroad there for more than 6 months, than that is by far the fastest and cheapest option!!