Question about residency for I-129 filing

[manguniputih 0]

Slmat malam everyone -

I am US researcher currently living in Indonesia on a dissertation fellowship, getting ready to file the I-219 petition to bring my Indonesian fiancee back to the states to get married.

The I-129 states I should file my form with the service center "based on the last place I lived in the states". However, the last place I lived (and where my fiancee and I plan to return to be married and live) is in Hawaii, where I am on academic fellowship. This is not my permanent residency, however, as I am still a NH resident and file my taxes there. Should I be sending the packet to the California or Vermont service center? I am concerned this might cause problems later with the I-134.

As I understand I DON'T need to file the I-134 with the I-129 package. However, I did notice that the I-134 will require proof of my temporary residency in Indonesia. Will a photocopy of my temporary stay and research permits from the Indonesian government suffice?

Terima Kasih ! (Thanks)

[Dan J 277]

You might qualify for DCF if you marry in Indonesia. Its a faster process than most other visas.

If you are going to stick with K-1, You should file based on NH and any official proof showing your temporary residence should work fine.