DCF in India, New Delhi

[inzango 0]

Hello everyone,

One of my friends just got married couple of days ago in India. He went for a 5 week visit. Is it possible for him to go to New Delhi and apply for the visa? Or does he have to come to the U.S. and apply from here? I know there is certain requirement that you have to reside in India for 90 days. But I couldn't find that specific information on U.S. Embassy New Delhi website.

Your suggesions are greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[sachinky 464]

You need 6 months of permanent residency in India before you qualify to file for DCF.

[inzango 0]

You need 6 months of permanent residency in India before you qualify to file for DCF.

I read 3 months on the Guides page for DCF. Where can I find this info.?

[Twisted K 2]

you need 3 months continuous stay in india, and proof of residency.

[sachinky 464]

You could enquire at the Delhi consulate but I'm almost positive it's 6 months since we had also considered that option.

[inzango 0]

you need 3 months continuous stay in india, and proof of residency.

You could enquire at the Delhi consulate but I'm almost positive it's 6 months since we had also considered that option.

O ok. Thank you to both for the info. I'll let him know. I'll tell him to call the Embassy directly so there is no confusion.

[Twisted K 2]

that is a good idea, because actually i am no longer seeing any requirements on the length of stay:

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/uscisi130fil.html

[sachinky 464]

I get the continuous stay part--how would you go about proving residency? Electric bills? Phone bills? Bank statements?

[inzango 0]

that is a good idea, because actually i am no longer seeing any requirements on the length of stay:

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/uscisi130fil.html

True that. This is what is posted on New Delhi website:

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi accepts I-130 petitions from U.S. citizens who reside in India. U.S. citizens whose principal residence is not in India, and/or are abroad temporarily as a visitor or on business, must file the petition in the United States.

If you are not eligible to file in New Delhi, you should file the petition with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service Center having jurisdiction over your place of residence or last residence in the United States. Lawful Permanent Residents must file the petition in the United States.

Evidence of Residence

Proof of such residency will include a U.S. passport with an appropriate long-term, valid Indian visa and a Registration Report and Residential Permit issued by the Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of the Government of India. Additional evidence should include, but is not limited to, on-going employment in India, taxes paid in India, rent/property receipts, and utility receipts in India.

United States Citizens may file their petitions between 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on all normal business days i.e. Monday through Thursday. The Petitioners must comply with the filing requirements of this Office.

[inzango 0]

I get the continuous stay part--how would you go about proving residency? Electric bills? Phone bills? Bank statements?

This is what I found:

Proof of such residency will include a U.S. passport with an appropriate long-term, valid Indian visa and a Registration Report and Residential Permit issued by the Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of the Government of India. Additional evidence should include, but is not limited to, on-going employment in India, taxes paid in India, rent/property receipts, and utility receipts in India.