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When can I file the I-130 overseas?

By JennyLee in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

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JennyLee   0

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Hello,

I was married in the Egyptian Embassy in Athens, Greece. We have been married a year and previously lived in Athens, Greece. Because conditions were getting bad, we decided to leave. I had went to USA for a month and half but missed my husband who went to Egypt. I flew to Egypt and now we are currently living in Alexandria, Egypt. My question is can I file the I-130 now or do I have to wait six months before filing or can I still file (instead of the Chicago lock box) but does it take longer? I have been living in Egypt almost two months. Thanks for any help!

Jenny

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Hello,

I was married in the Egyptian Embassy in Athens, Greece. We have been married a year and previously lived in Athens, Greece. Because conditions were getting bad, we decided to leave. I had went to USA for a month and half but missed my husband who went to Egypt. I flew to Egypt and now we are currently living in Alexandria, Egypt. My question is can I file the I-130 now or do I have to wait six months before filing or can I still file (instead of the Chicago lock box) but does it take longer? I have been living in Egypt almost two months. Thanks for any help!

Jenny

Since Mid-August 2011 you can't file DCF in Egypt - it does not have a USCIS office. File I-130 to the Chicago lockbox whenever you are ready to start the process.

Moving topic to CR-IR1 visa forum.

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Sarah B   26

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Thanks a lot for your help.

DCF was super easy! It's a bummer they aren't doing it that way anymore...

Working in Turkmenistan, spouse is with me. 

Dealing with the NVC process...

Check out Timeline for questions :D

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