CR-1 but living outside of the USA

[Mojave 0]

After being denied a tourist visa twice (My wife).....and posting about wanting to try a 3rd time.We have decided to go the CR-1 route. I am a USC by birth and she is a citizen of Uruguay. Also have a 2 month old baby. Is it possible to file directly at the consulate in Uruguay or do I have to return to the states to start the process.I have been out of the states for a year the 1st. of Dec. I don´t have such documents that would prove residency. Only a house in her name that was bought after we were married. Also you don´t need a visa to visit Uruguay. Has anyone been in this same situation.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

[Utah_Bound 0]

After being denied a tourist visa twice (My wife).....and posting about wanting to try a 3rd time.We have decided to go the CR-1 route. I am a USC by birth and she is a citizen of Uruguay. Also have a 2 month old baby. Is it possible to file directly at the consulate in Uruguay or do I have to return to the states to start the process.I have been out of the states for a year the 1st. of Dec. I don´t have such documents that would prove residency. Only a house in her name that was bought after we were married. Also you don´t need a visa to visit Uruguay. Has anyone been in this same situation.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Didnt you post this eleswhere? All the information you needed was posted there.

[LotofPatience 65]

After being denied a tourist visa twice (My wife).....and posting about wanting to try a 3rd time.We have decided to go the CR-1 route. I am a USC by birth and she is a citizen of Uruguay. Also have a 2 month old baby. Is it possible to file directly at the consulate in Uruguay or do I have to return to the states to start the process.I have been out of the states for a year the 1st. of Dec. I don´t have such documents that would prove residency. Only a house in her name that was bought after we were married. Also you don´t need a visa to visit Uruguay. Has anyone been in this same situation.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Even if the visa is not needed to visit Uruguay, don't you have a passport stamp such as entry/exit?

Loto

[ckmlove 0]

You should have a domicile in the U.S.A when you start the IR1/green card. I lived outside the the USA and my attorney advised me to establish residence here. So I did, and started the process.

[Boiler 46,359]

Most Consulates require you to have some sort of residency status, usually a visitor will not hack it.

Check with the local Consulate.

Domicile can usually be achieved using a family address.

[Utah_Bound 0]

He has already posted this before and got advice. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/282461-tourist-visa-denied-twice/

[LotofPatience 65]

He has already posted this before and got advice. http://www.visajourn...a-denied-twice/

Oh yes, I didn't know his exact situation.

OP, if you qualify for DCF file it in your Consulate aborad.

If you don't qualify for DCF, file I-130 petition in the U.S.

As simple as that.

Loto

[Mojave 0]

Even if the visa is not needed to visit Uruguay, don't you have a passport stamp such as entry/exit?

Loto

Yes, I have stamp for entry in Brazil,but no stamp for entry in Uruguay. You can travel from Brazil to Uruguay without having your passport stamped. One side of the road is Brazil and the other Uruguay.

[LotofPatience 65]

Yes, I have stamp for entry in Brazil,but no stamp for entry in Uruguay. You can travel from Brazil to Uruguay without having your passport stamped. One side of the road is Brazil and the other Uruguay.

Ok, I think you better handle your case as suggested in my above post.

If you qualify for DCF, file I-130 in foreign Consulate. Else file I-130 IR1/CR1 at USCIS here.

As someone, suggested provide the ties to the U.S to prove the domicile, if you do DCF.

Loto

[Mojave 0]

He has already posted this before and got advice. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/282461-tourist-visa-denied-twice/

Sorry about posting twice. Didn´t want to post something about CR-1 in the section for Tourist visas. As for domicile in Uruguay if it is possible to apply at the consulate there, Would you just use her families address, then everything is mailed there. and if not return to the US and use an address there as domicile and file, then fly back.

[Inky 1,111]

Proving domicile is not just about an address, often they ask for more proof such as lease agreement, rental agreement, deed. Letter from employer, job in america, american bank acounts etc etc etc.

[KittyPollitt 284]

No one has mentioned, in order to file DCF, most consulates require more than just proving you've been living overseas for 6+ months, they require that you actually establish legal residency in the foreign country and hold it for 6+ months. So unless you have a residency card for Uruguay, I don't think you can file DCF.

[Mojave 0]

No one has mentioned, in order to file DCF, most consulates require more than just proving you've been living overseas for 6+ months, they require that you actually establish legal residency in the foreign country and hold it for 6+ months. So unless you have a residency card for Uruguay, I don't think you can file DCF.

Thank you that is good to know as I am looking to start everything as soon as possible....Is one week ample time to file with USCIS in the states or would I be looking at having to stay longer. I have bank accounts back in the states, drivers license, start a job again in May, but have never had a rent lease....Is it a good idea to have a Co-Sponsor and if so does that slow down the process..

[LotofPatience 65]

Thank you that is good to know as I am looking to start everything as soon as possible....Is one week ample time to file with USCIS in the states or would I be looking at having to stay longer. I have bank accounts back in the states, drivers license, start a job again in May, but have never had a rent lease....Is it a good idea to have a Co-Sponsor and if so does that slow down the process..

If you file I-130 with USCIS, you can go the post office/courier office on the same day you land here, provided you have all the required documents.

Co-sponsor is not an issue at all. It won't delay anything. But it is part of the Affidavit of Support in the second stage of this journey, called NVC stage. This stage will happen when your I-130 is approved.

Loto

[KittyPollitt 284]

Thank you that is good to know as I am looking to start everything as soon as possible....Is one week ample time to file with USCIS in the states or would I be looking at having to stay longer. I have bank accounts back in the states, drivers license, start a job again in May, but have never had a rent lease....Is it a good idea to have a Co-Sponsor and if so does that slow down the process..

Don't forget that you're going to want to have any documents that are in Spanish translated to English, including your marriage license and your baby's birth certificate.. Maybe call a certified translator in the States and find out how much it would cost and how long it takes. Give one or 2 days for the bank, get a letter from your job, etc.. You can certainly do it in a week's time.