living abroad and filing the I-129?

[mcguiel 0]

Hi, Folks. I'm new to the site, and this is my first post. I've been reading everything I can find about the K-1 before we start filling out the I-129, but I can't find anything about applying while living abroad. I'm a USC and living in Northern Ireland with my fiance. I have a work visa valid for another two years, so would be ideal to stay here while the K-1 is processing. I'm not sure how that works with the issue of support though. Would they count my UK income, or would I still need a co-sponsor? What about addresses? Do I use my address here, or my parents'--they live in Indiana, which is where I technically still have residence. Has anybody gone this route before? Thanks!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

If your living there, why don't you file for a DCF? Skip the K-1 all together.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

If your living there, why don't you file for a DCF? Skip the K-1 all together.

Yes, check out the DCF

You can file an I-129f while abroad but you need to have a permanent US address, which can be a relative.

[payxibka 10,045]

income can be counted if it will continue after the relocation

FWIW, DCF requries you marry first before that becomes a viable option

Edited August 4, 2009 by payxibka

[Chica Yeyé 41]

income can be counted if it will continue after the relocation

FWIW, DCF requries you marry first before that becomes a viable option

true. It is still the best option if you both live abroad. As for income, you will file the main affidavit of support; but in DCF cases it is common to find joint-sponsors (we did, even when our salaries were quite decent in Canada).

[mcguiel 0]

income can be counted if it will continue after the relocation

FWIW, DCF requries you marry first before that becomes a viable option

true. It is still the best option if you both live abroad. As for income, you will file the main affidavit of support; but in DCF cases it is common to find joint-sponsors (we did, even when our salaries were quite decent in Canada).

yeah, getting married here wouldn't be a deal-breaker. we would have to apply for a certificate of approval from the home office before being able to marry, which would add on another 3-4 months. and they take your passport off of you, which is horrible. timescales then would probably be similar for the k-1 and dcf, but i'm thinking that the bonus of him receiving his green card and SSN straightaway would be huge. i'll get on the DCF forum and check it out. does anybody know who's been through this process in the uk or ireland? he has dual citizenship. maybe could avoid the COA if we went the irish route?

[bluenoser77 0]

If your living there, why don't you file for a DCF? Skip the K-1 all together.

Yes, check out the DCF

You can file an I-129f while abroad but you need to have a permanent US address, which can be a relative.

Hi there,

Do you or anyone else out there know if it is the same for the beneficiary? We're trying to figure out what address to put on my protion of the I-129F form, my Canadian one, or my current address where I currently live and work (Vietnam). We will send our papers in this week or next, and I will be moving back to Canada by Christmas to wait for an interview. I would prefer to use my Canadian address, since I wouldn't have to bother with changing it. It is my parents' address and I consider it to be my perminent residence in Canada. I just don't want to mess up my application by providing 2 documents with conflicting info (I'm claiming to live in Vietnam presently on my G125A form.)

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers