[I-130] How to file as non U.S. resident?

[DrakeSG 2]

Hi,

I am a U.S. citizen by birth that has lived in Singapore since 2006. I married a woman from Vietnam in April 2010.

I would like to apply for a I-130 (IR-1) for her.

Because I've lived and resided in Singapore since 2006, as well as filed all tax returns as a non-U.S. resident, what is the procedure for filing given that I am not currently in the U.S.? My job is here in Singapore.

Do I file as per normal the I-130? I have read here about DCF (not available in Singapore, but as a non-U.S. resident, I must file to the Chicago Lock Box).

Also, on the G-325A form, should I put in a permanent U.S. address (parents home), and then my current residences in Singapore as (temp) to establish residency in the U.S.?

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks!

[Penguin_ie 5,992]

As you have been abroad for 6 years, it is probably easier to show you intent to re-establish residency than that you never abandoned it. So file with your Singapore address (this will also get the case fast-tracked), then show you intend to move back to the USA by evidence you've been looking for a job and home etc.

[Nick1980 11]

Hi,

I am a U.S. citizen by birth that has lived in Singapore since 2006. I married a woman from Vietnam in April 2010.

I would like to apply for a I-130 (IR-1) for her.

Because I've lived and resided in Singapore since 2006, as well as filed all tax returns as a non-U.S. resident, what is the procedure for filing given that I am not currently in the U.S.? My job is here in Singapore.

Do I file as per normal the I-130? I have read here about DCF (not available in Singapore, but as a non-U.S. resident, I must file to the Chicago Lock Box).

Also, on the G-325A form, should I put in a permanent U.S. address (parents home), and then my current residences in Singapore as (temp) to establish residency in the U.S.?

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks!

I am a similar situation, as far as living abroad. I filed the normal I-130 petition, and on the g-325A I put my Serbian address as current and my Mother's home as permanent in the states. Good luck

[ScottThuy 140]

start by getting a US residence....

[Anh map 2,098]

Hi,

I am a U.S. citizen by birth that has lived in Singapore since 2006. I married a woman from Vietnam in April 2010.

I would like to apply for a I-130 (IR-1) for her.

Because I've lived and resided in Singapore since 2006, as well as filed all tax returns as a non-U.S. resident, what is the procedure for filing given that I am not currently in the U.S.? My job is here in Singapore.

Do I file as per normal the I-130? I have read here about DCF (not available in Singapore, but as a non-U.S. resident, I must file to the Chicago Lock Box).

Also, on the G-325A form, should I put in a permanent U.S. address (parents home), and then my current residences in Singapore as (temp) to establish residency in the U.S.?

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks!

Check the I-864 FAQ link in my signature below. It has info about establishing domicile.