DCF-EC Questions (Vienna, Austria)

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Hello everyone.  Been researching for awhile and would appreciate any insight.

 

Background:

 

- US Citizen married to Austrian Citizen

 

- Married in Austria, January 2022

 

- US Citizen recieved Austrian residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) via family reunification as married couple.  The card is dated April 2022, and US Citizen simultaneously registered the address of residency with the local authority in Austria.

 

 

Questions:

 

1) Does the consulate in Vienna accept Direct Consular Filings with Exceptional Circumstances?

 

2) The DCF-EC would be due to a job offer on short notice.  Is there anything specific required to qualify, other than the US Citizen providing proof of Austrian residency and their Austrian residence permit? (Does it matter if they have not been employed in Austria?)

 

3)  What is the exact policy on length of stay in a foreign country before the US Citizen can use DCF-EC for their spouse? (Is it 6 months?)

 

4) Can DCF-EC be used again in the future if they decide to move back to Austria for a few years, which would require surrendering the Green Card via I-407?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[JeanneAdil 6,553]

Vienna, Austria US Embassy / Consulate Info

Phone Number:	(+43-1) 31339-7591
Direct Consular Filing Offered?	No
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?	Residents_Only

 

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