help paperwork on my own

[anna0113 0]

good morning im currently married to a citizen of montenegro i am a US citizen and plan on doing the paper work on my own to bring him here can someone help me tell me what forms i need to fill out? and where do i mail it to? please help me if his papers take long im going to have to move there and leave my job in america to live with him until his papers come through if someone could just tell me what forms need to me filed out and were to mail them that would be great

thank you

[Bebuska Boo Boo90 8]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Good Luck

[Enigma23 68]

Here is the overview of TImelines for Montenegro... There are not many CR1/IR1's listed but it may help you figure out how long...

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op6=All&op7=Montenegro&dfile=No&op1=&op2=&op3=&op4=1&op5=5%2C6%2C8%2C10%2C11%2C13%2C14%2C15%2C16%2C17%2C18%2C20%2C21%2C22%2C25%2C26%2C27%2C28&cfl=0

Also you may want to look at the requirements for filing directly at the Consulate aka DCF (if possible at their US consulate) and what a USC needs to do to stay and live in Montenegro before jumping ship and heading to Montenegro.

Even with DCF filing my understanding is that a Citizen has to have a US Domicile to file for their spouse and several other requirements. Not to mention obtaining a Visa for long stays in the country and/or permission to work, etc. if that is a consideration for your situation.

Generally though count at least a year.. maybe longer.. if you get the Spouse Visa sooner that is an AWESOME GIFT!!! And you should treat it as such... :-D

Edited February 10, 2014 by Enigma23

[Enigma23 68]

Ahhhh Yes.. here is the "Important Note" I was thinking of...

Per the Visa Journey DCF Guide:

Important Note: A US Citizen living overseas that wishes to complete the I-864, Affidavit of Support, for their spouse (as part of the DCF process to get an Immigrant Visa) will be required to have U.S. domicile/intent to reestablish domicile to qualify as a Sponsor for the I-864.

In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met.

In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

You can review the DCF Guide found here:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

[Enigma23 68]

And this one...

In most cases permanent residence abroad must be legally established for a period of six months prior to submitting an I-130 petition (reference).

Edited February 10, 2014 by Enigma23