If you DCF in China...

[audelair]

I asked this in the DCF FAQ, but i thought maybe it'd be better to have a thread on this.

 

I was wondering if the US embassy in China would care where a couple got married if they wanted to pursue the DCF process?

 

My personal interest in this matter is in the unfortunate event that my spouse and I fail in Australia, I would certainly look for a job in China so that I can live there with her while we DCF in China. But if we got married in Australia, would our application be denied?

 

THe reason I ask is that I found this paragraph:

"Most Consulates usually also require that the subject marriage be done in the Beneficiary's home country and not elsewhere..."

 

taken from this website: http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/DCFa...Fcountries.html

 

This suddenly made very fearful because it makes me feel like doing the DCF process in Australia is actually VERY risky for us, in that if we fail, we might have to be separated for a very long time, in pursuit of a K-3 Spousal visa which seems to be a very undesirable method.

 

Anyway, i hope someone can chime in with any info that might have on whether it matters where a couple gets married. Thanks so much

[Mengxin]

might have to be separated for a very long time, in pursuit of a K-3 Spousal visa which seems to be a very undesirable method.

134579[/snapback]

You got that right!!! K3/CR1 from China - No slower way to get a visa in the world. CSC is also the slowest of the 3 service centers. I pity the poor SOB, that goes that route... wait... that would be me... hey?

 

Seriously though, I have heard you need to spend 6 months in the country before you can do DCF. If you can find her a sponsor, maybe an employment visa would be the quickest.

 

Husband and wife are a last priority, behind students and business men.

The US gov recognizes marraiges in China of US citizens. Legally.

[audelair]

might have to be separated for a very long time, in pursuit of a K-3 Spousal visa which seems to be a very undesirable method.

134579[/snapback]

You got that right!!! K3/CR1 from China - No slower way to get a visa in the world. CSC is also the slowest of the 3 service centers. I pity the poor SOB, that goes that route... wait... that would be me... hey?

 

Seriously though, I have heard you need to spend 6 months in the country before you can do DCF. If you can find her a sponsor, maybe an employment visa would be the quickest.

 

Husband and wife are a last priority, behind students and business men.

The US gov recognizes marraiges in China of US citizens. Legally.

134592[/snapback]

oh no, i forgot about the 6 month thing about the DCF I remember hearing about that.

 

man, this stuff is so stressful!

[david_dawei]

might have to be separated for a very long time, in pursuit of a K-3 Spousal visa which seems to be a very undesirable method.

134579[/snapback]

You got that right!!! K3/CR1 from China - No slower way to get a visa in the world. CSC is also the slowest of the 3 service centers. I pity the poor SOB, that goes that route... wait... that would be me... hey?

 

Seriously though, I have heard you need to spend 6 months in the country before you can do DCF. If you can find her a sponsor, maybe an employment visa would be the quickest.

 

Husband and wife are a last priority, behind students and business men.

The US gov recognizes marraiges in China of US citizens. Legally.

134592[/snapback]

oh no, i forgot about the 6 month thing about the DCF B) I remember hearing about that.

 

man, this stuff is so stressful!

134598[/snapback]

Some stated (and it's in the DCF FAQ section) , you DO NOT have to wait 6 months... maybe they'll chime in here...

[beijingjenny]

there is no 6 month requirement i've ever heard of.

[ateam]

audelair,

 

My wife and I live in Beijing, but left China for 2 weeks to be married in Hawaii. Upon return, we did a DCF through the consulate here, and it was accepted without any issue. I don't think the location of your marriage is of concern, provided you have an apostille of the marriage certificate to prove the union is legally binding.

 

As for the 6 month wait, I don't really know, but I personally think there is no such requirement. If the petitioner can produce a residence permit, I believe the consulate would probably accept the petition. I don't know for sure though. DCF is a courtesy offered to US citizens, so they could refuse to accept your petition, but I think if the petitioner has legitimate reasons to be residing in China, there shouldn't be an issue.

 

Cheers,

A&A

Edited July 19, 2005 by ateam (see edit history)