harryrasul

If she was here recently, there's no guarantee she'll be allowed back in so quickly, or given a duration shorter than 6 months. Ignore those who suggest an extension.. it'll likely be denied for someone spending so much time in the US on a B2 visa.

Sounds like you're trying to have a go at the B2-AOS route; best bet is to avoid bypassing the CR1 route.

So essentially, she can still come here on her B1/B2 visa albeit for 6 months or less while her Green Card(CR-1) is in process. Would that be a true statement? Also, once the 6 months are up, she can go back to Singapore/India and come back again or would she have to wait till the Green Card gets processed?

Hello,

I think my question might be related to this topic. I am currently a U.S Citizen who got married to my fiance(legally in the U.S) in October 2016 in the U.S . However my legal spouse lives in Singapore as she works there currently. I have been putting the paperwork together to file for her Green Card (CR-1) Visa however I am unsure how this will impact her entry to the U.S. She was initially planning to stay in Singapore itself after marriage till her green card got processed and I would stay in the U.S and continue living here. However, it is becoming tough on her and she wants to come to the U.S on her non-immigration visa that she has for 10 years but I believe the caveat for that is she can't stay for more than 6 months. I am thinking of putting her paperwork on hold till she gets here so at least we can be together for 6 months but is there another way she can stay on till she gets her green card or would she have to go back after 6 months?

Would appreciate any help or support in this matter

Much Thanks

Hello,

I think my question might be related to this topic. I am currently a U.S Citizen who got married to my fiance(legally in the U.S) in October 2016 in the U.S . However my legal spouse lives in Singapore as she works there currently. I have been putting the paperwork together to file for her Green Card (CR-1) Visa however I am unsure how this will impact her entry to the U.S. She was initially planning to stay in Singapore itself after marriage till her green card got processed and I would stay in the U.S and continue living here. However, it is becoming tough on her and she wants to come to the U.S on her non-immigration visa that she has for 10 years but I believe the caveat for that is she can't stay for more than 6 months. I am thinking of putting her paperwork on hold till she gets here so at least we can be together for 6 months but is there another way she can stay on till she gets her green card or would she have to go back after 6 months?

Would appreciate any help or support in this matter

Much Thanks

Ok The process will definitely work but you need to understand it in whole.

DCF is just a name for filing I-130 with USCIS abroad instead of filing it with Chicago office.

USCIS has only few offices abroad. New Delhi has one, but unfortunately Singapore does not have

So if you want to file in india. Since you can apply to Delhi office overall time line reduces, but paperwork remains same

If you want to do from Singapore you will have to mail it to Chicago lock box and wait for USCIS to respond.

Great..thanks for that information. A few questions if you don't mind:

1. If my fiance comes to the U.S to get married and goes back to Singapore, will that be a problem when we decide to file her Spousal Visa for Green Card (CR1)? (This is assuming she comes on a tourist visa)

2. Does the marriage have to happen in the U.S (legal paperwork) to get the process started. Could I travel to India or Singapore and get the marriage certificate/license instead? ( Not sure what the U.S authorities accept as legal marriage proof)

3. What is the time frame(months) in general to obtain a Spousal Visa vs applying for a DCF(Direct Consular Visa) in the current scenario?

Thanks so much

Check out the DCF process on visa journey's guides page. It should be a good start.

And yes you can do DCF from Singapore. Police clearance is basically a check to see if all is well and you don't have any cases etc

it's needed from all places lived in past one year and is only for your fiance. For Indian one visit passport Seva Kendra website.

thanks again for your help..I looked at the U.S Embassy website for Singapore and couldn't find any information on the DCF process. A lot of the searches on the forums(visa journey) for information on DCF(Singapore) are either several years old/and are providing contradicting information as to whether it can be done. Is there a way that I can confirm for sure that this process will work from Singapore? I am looking to transfer jobs in Singapore and would only do that if I know for sure that DCF is a 100% certainty.

Thanks so much

Also since you mention your wife is living and working in Singapore

As part of DCF process she will need police clearance from India and Singapore both. Tell her to apply while she is there itself to get Singapore clearance.

Appreciate you giving such valuable advice When you say police clearance, what exactly does that entail? Is there a website or form/link that could help give me more information on this.

Also is it possible to file the DCF from Singapore itself(could be easier for both of us if we both work there for the next year) since I'll have to keep juggling between Singapore and New Delhi for the next 6 months or so..She will not be moving to Delhi for the time being...

Does going to Singapore count as a break in my 6 month stay?

Thank you again..

Hey

I don't think you will be eligible for it. DCF requires residency criteria. You need to have lived or have proof that you will live for six months or more in india continuously for being eligible

If you have OCI then probably you can try your luck. Since OCI is considered residency proof. TTY hey will ask before they accept your application on residency.

When we had gone there were 3 couples including us who were applying. They asked us but didn't ask the next couple as the consulate official looked in a hurry.

All the best.

Thank so much for your reply. I do have an OCI and have had it for several years now. So you're basically saying that if I have an OCI, I can try my luck but otherwise I don't qualify.

Question on the OCI: Do I need to be working for the 6 months or does having an OCI show my legal residency as long as I'm there for 6 months( do they need bank statements in India, PAN card etc?) for verification..

I had a few questions on filing the DCF from New Delhi.

-I am USC(naturalized) for the past 12 years living and working in the United States. My fiance is from India(living and working in Singapore for the past 3 years). We are planning to get married in Oct 2016 in India. Would the DCF apply to us if I take an internal transfer and work in India for the next 6 months and then apply?( I would still get paid in U.S dollars and the salary would be deposited in the U.S bank accounts)

- Do I need to work in India on an Indian payroll to be eligible for the DCF visa option/ Do I have to work at all in India?

- What kind of documents would I need in my position to make sure that there is a strong chance to get the DCF?

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Much Thanks

Haroon Rasul