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Has anyone done DCF in Lima?

Any info appreciated.

... in response to DCF in Peru, posted by eddiemd on May 10, 2003

DCF (Direct Counsler Filing) You can do it in Peru. I went to the embassy myself a little less than 2 years ago. I didnt have a problem. You just have to be married there first and then file.(so it does take a leap of faith and courage, because I was thinking what if they dont approve it..humm..I thought, well thats when I will get a lawyer) Anyway, I felt confident and did all the paperwork myself, and I didnt use a lawyer. I just went to the INS web site and read the rules and requirements. I also hung out here and read a lot and asked questions until I understood what needed to be done. Basicly you fill out the I-130 form and the Bio's on both you and your wife.(I called the INS here in US to ask them questions on how to fill out the forms) You then turn those in at the embassy and roughly two weeks they send your wife a packet in the mail. The packet contains the list of things she needs for the interview and when she has them to call and set up an appointment. Some of the things will be shots, police record, etc.. Once the interview is over she is on a timeline and has 6 months to come here. She brings the sealed packet they will give her to the US. Once she arrives here, she will go through INS office there at the airport where she will fill out paperwork and get her passport stamped. I cant remember how long it takes to get the greencard...I think it comes in the mail like 2-3 months later, mean time her passport is her id. You have to take her to the Social Security office to get her SS#. Well Im getting off the subject now, but this should give you a basic idea.

... in response to DCF in Peru, posted by eddiemd on May 10, 2003

You might check with the poeple at    www.matchingsys.com  .They made mention to my novia that they could arrange it so she could come to USA in 2 months if she married in Peru.DCF is only way I know of for this speed.Good Luck-Buck

... in response to Re: DCF in Peru, posted by Buck on May 12, 2003

The two months is true on their end... BUT they have to wait on the Department Of State to do the "name check".  This is basically checking to see if her name shows up in a series of databases.  Today makes the 6th week since I filed via DCF at the embassy in Bogota.  They had everything ready within 3 weeks but the DOS is the hold up.  

From what I understand your case might go to a very efficient person or it might not.  If it does not you are just screwed.

... in response to DCF in Peru, posted by eddiemd on May 10, 2003

Go to this link:

http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/DCFandnoDCFcountries.html

It will show the countries that allow DCF.

It says Peru does, but only in certain cases.

Hope this helps.

... in response to Re: DCF in Peru, posted by Hiker on May 11, 2003

n/t

... in response to DCF in Peru, posted by eddiemd on May 10, 2003

I don't believe that any of the guys on here that married Peruanas did it that way, I married mine while she was here on a tourist visa. My wife says she has not heard of that option in Peru.