US Citizen living abroad

[sigler 1]

Can a US Citizen living abroad file an I-130 on behalf of a sibling? I know that when the visa becomes available he/she will have to to have a US domicile in order to file the affidavit of support, but can the sponsor live overseas while the priority date isn't current yet? I'm assuming it's ok since the consulate's website lists instructions for US Citizens filing an I-130 for siblings, but I was wondering if anyone here has any experiences on the matter. Also, the I-864 instructions talk about domicile or "intent" to establish a domicile...

Thanks for your help.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

With the time line for siblings you are free to be where ever you want while the visa is in a holding pattern but unless you are in the US when the interview time come because the whole theory is to reunite the two of you

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Can a US Citizen living abroad file an I-130 on behalf of a sibling? I know that when the visa becomes available he/she will have to to have a US domicile in order to file the affidavit of support, but can the sponsor live overseas while the priority date isn't current yet? I'm assuming it's ok since the consulate's website lists instructions for US Citizens filing an I-130 for siblings, but I was wondering if anyone here has any experiences on the matter. Also, the I-864 instructions talk about domicile or "intent" to establish a domicile...

Thanks for your help.

yes you can file the I-130 while outside the USA and while living outside the USA. You can remain there while the petition is pending... and even when it is approved by USCIS. You can file the AOS - still while outside the USA and involve a joint sponsor if necessary . Thing is you will need to show that the sponsor intend in good faith to reestablish his/her domicile in

the United States no later than the date of the intending immigrant's admission or adjustment of status.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

With the time line for siblings you are free to be where ever you want while the visa is in a holding pattern but unless you are in the US when the interview time come because the whole theory is to reunite the two of you

Actually the sponsor can be outside the US even when the interview view times comes.. even after. IF the sponsor is outside the USA the can return to the USA the same day as the intending immigrant. My mom is outside the USA as the case in the F2A category is pending and will more likely still remain there - maybe.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

s long as they have sufficient assets or a co sponsor.

[sigler 1]

yes you can file the I-130 while outside the USA and while living outside the USA. You can remain there while the petition is pending... and even when it is approved by USCIS. You can file the AOS - still while outside the USA and involve a joint sponsor if necessary . Thing is you will need to show that the sponsor intend in good faith to reestablish his/her domicile in

the United States no later than the date of the intending immigrant's admission or adjustment of status.

That's exactly the impression I got from my research on the matter.. Thanks for your reply.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

That's exactly the impression I got from my research on the matter.. Thanks for your reply.

You' will be okay.. My mother case in the USA on December 19, 2010. Got her passport stamped upon entry.. she applied for her SSN on 12/20 and got it on 12/27 on 12/28 She submitted the I-130 for my brother. She left the country on 1/3/2011 and the NOA1 arrived on 1/6/2011 when she was not in the USA. She will remain outside the USA until she's ready to come and her GC will not be affected as we have that basis covered.