I-129F What embassy do we list?

[J and A 1]

Hi folks,

We're *almost* ready to get our I-129F all polished off and ready to send (after researching and preparing for the past YEAR!). A few questions first:

1. My fiance is a Rwandan citizen, but the American Embassy in Rwanda does not process any immigrant visas (including K-1). Instead, people seeking these visas have to go through the embassy in Kenya. On the I-129F (Part 2, question 36) do we list the Nairobi, Kenya embassy because, ultimately, that's where he'll go for the interview? Has anyone else had to go through an Embassy in a third country like this?

2. I'm in the process of a big move (Florida to Arizona). Is it unwise to file the I-129F now? I'll be settled in Arizona in a few months (with a job and everything!), but waiting until that's all said and done will push filing this petition back for another 4 to 5 months (which we would like to avoid). Anyone have experience with this? I'm comfortable with filing address change forms, but I don't want to make this process harder/ more complicated by moving while everything is being processed.

I've read previous threads on here and all of the guides, so I feel quite prepared... these are just two lingering questions that are specific to our scenario. Hopefully someone out there has wisdom to share! Thanks in advance!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

1. List the consulate where those from Rwanda apply for K-1 visas.

2. You will be mailed important documents such as the I-129F approval notice(known on VJ as the NOA2), and that will be needed later when filing for AOS. If you happen to get an RFE, you will also need to receive that mailing in a timely manner because they are time sensitive If you have a stable address you can use on the I-129F where you can receive your mail easily throughout the process, then file now. If not, then wait till you move.

[SparklePony 238]

List the Nairobi Embassy. I'm in a similar situation because the Lisbon Embassy doesn't do K1's either. We wrote the Paris Embassy on our form, which is where I'll interview, and everything has gone without a hitch so far - my case is now in Paris and I'm waiting for Packet 3.

As for the address, given that you don't want to wait until you move to file, I would go ahead and file now with the current address, then file an address change as soon as you know where you'll be living. Keep a VERY close eye out for whatever notifications you might receive in the mail.

[J and A 1]

Thanks! We'll be sure to list the Nairobi embassy. It feels strange to do so (even though we're supposed to) but I suppose using an embassy in a third country is more common than I thought!