Success Story: Consular Processing of an I-130 Form for a Spouse of an US Military Contractor 

Success Story: Consular Processing of an I-130 Form for a Spouse of an US Military Contractor 

Our client, a spouse of a US citizen serving as a military contractor in Frankfurt, filed an I-130 petition through direct consular filing (DCF) in the US Consulate General in Frankfurt. DCF enables certain U.S. citizens residing abroad to file a Form I-130 directly with a U.S. consulate rather than sending it to a USCIS service center in the U.S. In qualifying cases, this can substantially shorten processing times. In Germany, DCF is available only in exceptional circumstances, and approval of a DCF request is entirely at the discretion of the Consular Section in the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt. Blue Lake Law helped our client work with the US Consulate General in Frankfurt to secure an immigrant visa through direct consular filing. As a result she is able to make use of the expeditious naturalization regulations to obtain her US citizenship immediately after activating the immigrant visa. Our firm extends a huge congrats to them and their future together!

At Blue Lake Law, we have extensive experience assisting U.S. citizens in Europe with Direct Consular Filing, including cases handled through the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt.

We guide clients through every step, from preparing the DCF request email to compiling evidence and preparing for the consular interview.

If you are living in Germany and facing an urgent or exceptional situation, contact us today for clear guidance and professional support. We can help you navigate the DCF process efficiently and effectively.