DCF exceptional circumstances - medical emergency? (split)

[LM & J 0]

Good day....

 

I am a newbie, and apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge concerning the process involved. Hence, that is why I thought I could use some guidance from others that have successfully navigated the journey of obtaining a visa. 

• I'm resident of Florida. 
• Husband in India.
• Met online: Sept. 2021
• Married: 3/31/2022
• DCF special circumstances: medial emergency?
• In process currently:I-130 & I-130A
• Ordered 4/4/2022: Apostle processing of Marriage certificate

 

Questions:

1) Medical emergency - benign brain tumor on brain stem - requiring that I seek brain stem surgeon specialist for possible future surgery....Does that maybe qualify me for consideration maybe???

2)Whom do I specifically contact to see if they would permit DCF with special circumstances (USCIS Field office, DOS, or the consulate in New Delhi, India)?

 

Closest USCIS Field office to me is Jacksonville (JAC)

Location Address:

4121 Southpoint Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL 32216

 

Many thanks in advance,

Lisa

[millefleur 5,047]

**New topic split into its own thread**

 

 

4 hours ago, LM & J said:

1) Medical emergency

If you're not living abroad, then you'll have to file via the lockbox and request an expedite. DCF is only available for USC's who live abroad. It sounds like you've already filed the I-130? If so, request an expedite with USCIS:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

 

4 hours ago, LM & J said:

2)Whom do I specifically contact to see if they would permit DCF with special circumstances (USCIS Field office, DOS, or the consulate in New Delhi, India)?

The US embassy in India. You would need to contact them directly and put in a request. Again, the USC must be living abroad in that country in order to qualify. Also, it seems you've already filed the I-130 and you do not live abroad, so DCF would not be an option for you.

Edited April 5, 2022 by millefleur

[LM & J 0]

Thank you millefleur. Your responses and information are greatly appreciated, as this visa process is very confusing and much information involved.

[Family 4,025]

On 4/5/2022 at 3:17 AM, LM & J said:

• I'm resident of Florida. 
• Husband in India.
• Met online: Sept. 2021
• Married: 3/31/2022
• DCF special circumstances: medial emergency?
• In process currently:I-130 & I-130A
• Ordered 4/4/2022: Apostle processing of Marriage certificate

 

You married on 3/31/22 in India ? Did u file online from India or immediately returned to the US? 
Asking only to understand what/ how you submitted initial filing of “ in process I-130”.

 

You do not need “ Apostile processing “ of Marriage Cert , just document itself and translation .See visa reciprocity https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/India.html

 

If you already filed AND got a case number, then immediately ask for expedite, you probably won’t even be required to submit medical follow up evidence ( one page  letter from doctor w diagnosis, prescription meds and treatment protocol) .

[Crazy Cat 41,978]

On 4/5/2022 at 5:17 AM, LM & J said:

In process currently:I-130 & I-130A

Have you already filed the I-130 stateside?  If so, DCF is no longer available to you.  As @millefleur stated, request a USCIS expedite.  Good luck.

[LM & J 0]

Thank you! I did request expediate via online with USCIS.  Is there another way to request expediate?  Special email address or phone number.