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Hello, I filed the I129f petition, and it is in process right now. I am not married yet, but I am in argentina (i am a US citizen and my mailing address is in the US) and can get married to my fiance if need be. I wanted to get married in the US, so i did all my research in that direction, but this way looks so much easier. Would it be a good idea to do direct consular filing? i mean, I want to go to the US with my husband (or fiance) in January..and it is almost november. Could all of the paperwork be done and my future husband and I on the plane in January? Also, i don't understand how I ask for an appointment to present the I130 to the embassy in buenos aires. Thankyou..

2/20/2007--K-1 interview and approved visa!!!

3/14/2007--entry into the U.S

3/19/2007- civil wedding

3/21/2007--OAS papers mailed off

4/21/07 Biometrics appointment

6/20/2007--AOS interview in sacramento--almost aproved

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Do you have residency in Argentina? To check on residency requirements you can email them at

BuenosAires-IV@state.gov

From their website.......

First Step: Determining Where to File the Immigrant Visa Petition

US citizens legally residing in Argentina and some US citizens marrying resident Argentines may file a petition at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires. If you do not reside in Argentina, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security, can provide imformation about the office nearest your place of residence in the United States.

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Do you have residency in Argentina? To check on residency requirements you can email them at

BuenosAires-IV@state.gov

From their website.......

First Step: Determining Where to File the Immigrant Visa Petition

US citizens legally residing in Argentina and some US citizens marrying resident Argentines may file a petition at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires. If you do not reside in Argentina, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security, can provide imformation about the office nearest your place of residence in the United States.

I have residency until november 22nd. but I read this that the embassy sent me:

Petitions can only be accepted for beneficiaries who meet the following criteria:

Spouses:

1. Your Argentine spouse must be a resident of Argentina and in possession of a valid Argentine passport, cedula, or Documento National de Identidad (DNI); and,

2. Your wedding must have taken place in Argentina; and,

3. Both you and your spouse must be available to attend the petition-filing interview.

---i can attend the interview...because I am here, and I will have residency once i get married to him also..Ok..that is it. But should I do this? is it faster than waiting for the I129F?

2/20/2007--K-1 interview and approved visa!!!

3/14/2007--entry into the U.S

3/19/2007- civil wedding

3/21/2007--OAS papers mailed off

4/21/07 Biometrics appointment

6/20/2007--AOS interview in sacramento--almost aproved

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Do you have residency in Argentina? To check on residency requirements you can email them at

BuenosAires-IV@state.gov

From their website.......

First Step: Determining Where to File the Immigrant Visa Petition

US citizens legally residing in Argentina and some US citizens marrying resident Argentines may file a petition at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires. If you do not reside in Argentina, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security, can provide imformation about the office nearest your place of residence in the United States.

I have residency until november 22nd. but I read this that the embassy sent me:

Petitions can only be accepted for beneficiaries who meet the following criteria:

Spouses:

1. Your Argentine spouse must be a resident of Argentina and in possession of a valid Argentine passport, cedula, or Documento National de Identidad (DNI); and,

2. Your wedding must have taken place in Argentina; and,

3. Both you and your spouse must be available to attend the petition-filing interview.

---i can attend the interview...because I am here, and I will have residency once i get married to him also..Ok..that is it. But should I do this? is it faster than waiting for the I129F?

Is it faster? Yes, if by faster you mean faster to Permanent Residency.

I think it would also be 'faster out of Argentina with a visa for the US'.

Recontact them and ask them how long *typically* for I-130-->visa interview. And factor in how long it takes to get married there.

And if you'll be willing to have your first (and legally binding) ceremony be outside the US, against your earlier desire.

Have you read the DCF Guide?

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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