Where to file my application for spouse visa India/US

expatforum25 · #1 (**permalink**) 18th September 2009, 01:47 AM

Is there any restriction regarding from which country I have to file my application. (I am applying for spouse Visa)
I am currently in US but my project is going to end in 1 - 2 months. After that I will re-locate to India. (I am an Indian Citizen)

I am planning to submit my application in India. Is that ok ?

What is the current address I should put in my application ? India/US ?

amaslam · #2 (**permalink**) 18th September 2009, 02:51 AM

You can apply from anywhere. I would put an Indian address as that's where you're going to be when it's decided. You can change addresses by filing a form during processing as well. Just keep in good communication with the department and things go fine.

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Originally Posted by expatforum25

Is there any restriction regarding from which country I have to file my application. (I am applying for spouse Visa)
I am currently in US but my project is going to end in 1 - 2 months. After that I will re-locate to India. (I am an Indian Citizen)

I am planning to submit my application in India. Is that ok ?

What is the current address I should put in my application ? India/US ?

anj1976 · #3 (**permalink**) 18th September 2009, 03:06 AM

and dont forget getting PCC done from US if ur spouse has been there for longer thn a yr

expatforum25 · #4 (**permalink**) 18th September 2009, 03:24 AM

Follow-up question, if i file it from India but I am still in US when the decision is made because I got a new project in US. (There is always a possibility of getting a new project in US). Is that a issue ?

I already got my FBI clearance and state police clearance. Is that what you are referring to PCC from US ?

I got clearance from Indian Embassy in US.

Thank you both - amaslam and Anj1976.

amaslam · #5 (**permalink**) 18th September 2009, 11:18 AM

It shouldn't matter where you'll be after your application as long as it's outside AU when the visa is granted. So don't make any visits to AU without informing your Case Officer.

Best advice is to keep your CO informed when you are out of the country where you lodged your visa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by expatforum25

Follow-up question, if i file it from India but I am still in US when the decision is made because I got a new project in US. (There is always a possibility of getting a new project in US). Is that a issue ?

I already got my FBI clearance and state police clearance. Is that what you are referring to PCC from US ?

I got clearance from Indian Embassy in US.

Thank you both - amaslam and Anj1976.