K-1 Fiance Visa Process living abroad

[alexpm7 0]

Hello!

I am new to this forum, I'm hoping someone can help me get some answers about the K-1 Visa.

I am a US citizen but I've lived in Peru since I was 5 years old. I've traveled to the US several times to see my father and other relatives that live in Florida and Texas. One time I stayed at my dads for 6 months and got a Florida ID with his address as my domicile. I want to petition my boyfriend (fiance) because we want to get married in the US and live in Dallas. My questions are:

- Is it a requirement for me to live in the US in order to file the fiance Visa petition? -Do I have to go back to the US and stay for some time before filing the petition? (I've read that it isn't a requirement but I want to make sure) -Do I have to mail the application from the US myself or can someone do it for me? (for example my dad)

I am also confused about the address I need to give in the application. My fiance and I want to get an apartment before we get there (a friend or relative can take care of that for us) or if that doesn't work out we would stay at a friends or at my dads until we settle in. My question is, can I write a temporary address (my dads) in the application even if it's not the place and state my fiance and I will be living in? Can I change it afterwards?

I also have questions about the affidavit of support but I'll post them in the right topic forum.

Thank you!

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[phd1974 17]

Hello!

I am new to this forum, I'm hoping someone can help me get some answers about the K-1 Visa.

I am a US citizen but I've lived in Peru since I was 5 years old. I've traveled to the US several times to see my father and other relatives that live in Florida and Texas. One time I stayed at my dads for 6 months and got a Florida ID with his address as my domicile. I want to petition my boyfriend (fiance) because we want to get married in the US and live in Dallas. My questions are:

- Is it a requirement for me to live in the US in order to file the fiance Visa petition? -Do I have to go back to the US and stay for some time before filing the petition? (I've read that it isn't a requirement but I want to make sure) -Do I have to mail the application from the US myself or can someone do it for me? (for example my dad)

I am also confused about the address I need to give in the application. My fiance and I want to get an apartment before we get there (a friend or relative can take care of that for us) or if that doesn't work out we would stay at a friends or at my dads until we settle in. My question is, can I write a temporary address (my dads) in the application even if it's not the place and state my fiance and I will be living in? Can I change it afterwards?

I also have questions about the affidavit of support but I'll post them in the right topic forum.

Thank you!

No, you do not have to reside in the U.S. to apply, BUT .... BUT .... BUT, when you apply for Adjustment of Status and you are the Sponsor for your boyfriend/future husband ... you have to be domiciled in the U.S. to do so. It does not state how long you have to have lived, but you will need to be domiciled in the US.

You can mail the application in yourself.

You need to send your application to the address listed in the instructions for I129F. http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

I believe the I129F only asks for a mailing address, which is important because they will mail you all the important notices, etc. If you plan on moving immediately, you can use your dad's address, but if it is after a few weeks or so, use your current address and then when you are moving, file an Address Change Request with USCIS to get a new correct mailing address that they can send your mail to. NOTE: anytime you move, even if it is across the street, you are REQUIRED to notify USCIS of any address change.

[alexpm7 0]

No, you do not have to reside in the U.S. to apply, BUT .... BUT .... BUT, when you apply for Adjustment of Status and you are the Sponsor for your boyfriend/future husband ... you have to be domiciled in the U.S. to do so. It does not state how long you have to have lived, but you will need to be domiciled in the US.

You can mail the application in yourself.

You need to send your application to the address listed in the instructions for I129F. http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

I believe the I129F only asks for a mailing address, which is important because they will mail you all the important notices, etc. If you plan on moving immediately, you can use your dad's address, but if it is after a few weeks or so, use your current address and then when you are moving, file an Address Change Request with USCIS to get a new correct mailing address that they can send your mail to. NOTE: anytime you move, even if it is across the street, you are REQUIRED to notify USCIS of any address change.

Thank you!

So I can mail the application from here (Peru) or does it have to be from a US address? Would you recommend giving them my mailing address in Peru or an address in the US to get the documentation?

I can't be my fiance's sponsor because I won't have a job until we get there and settle in, my dad is going to be the sponsor, do I still need to be domiciled in the US?

When they ask for the address my fiance and I will be staying in when we get to the US, I'll give them my dads address in Florida because that's where we're going to stay for a couple of weeks until we get an apt. in Dallas, Texas which is where we will live. Do you think there will be a problem there? Or is it okay to just let them know I moved and change the address?

Thank you so much for replying! I posted my questions yesterday and was afraid I'd get no answers.

[catlover31 8]

My now husband and I applied from Turkey and came in at POE together. However I submitted a grad school acceptance letter as proof of what I would be doing and where I would be living. Some embassies are really strict about the domicile issue, including Ankara and I know of people who got denied recently because the US citizen didn't have domicile.

[phd1974 17]

Thank you!

So I can mail the application from here (Peru) or does it have to be from a US address? Would you recommend giving them my mailing address in Peru or an address in the US to get the documentation?

I can't be my fiance's sponsor because I won't have a job until we get there and settle in, my dad is going to be the sponsor, do I still need to be domiciled in the US?

When they ask for the address my fiance and I will be staying in when we get to the US, I'll give them my dads address in Florida because that's where we're going to stay for a couple of weeks until we get an apt. in Dallas, Texas which is where we will live. Do you think there will be a problem there? Or is it okay to just let them know I moved and change the address?

Thank you so much for replying! I posted my questions yesterday and was afraid I'd get no answers.

Sorry for the delay .... yes, you can mail it from Peru.

Peru address or US address? Depends on when you plan on moving to the U.S. check the guides and timetables on how long it takes to get a NOA1, NOA2, and other notices and see if you will more than likely still be in Peru or if you will have already moved. Once you decide to move, submit your Change of Address immediately. I submitted one while a prcess was still going on .... found out that my approval letters were sent and then returned because I no longer lived there ... and they re-sent the letters to my new address .... easily a delay of at least 1 1/2 weeks.

When you apply for Adjustment of Status, yes, the petitioner and any sponsors need to be in the U.S.

Again, any address changes, you will need to let them know immediately (you can do so on the USCIS web site online) every time you move. Be prepared for delays if they are trying to send you notices and it takes place in the middle of changing addresses.

[NataliaK 0]

Hello!

I am new to this forum, I'm hoping someone can help me get some answers about the K-1 Visa.

I am a US citizen but I've lived in Peru since I was 5 years old. I've traveled to the US several times to see my father and other relatives that live in Florida and Texas. One time I stayed at my dads for 6 months and got a Florida ID with his address as my domicile. I want to petition my boyfriend (fiance) because we want to get married in the US and live in Dallas. My questions are:

- Is it a requirement for me to live in the US in order to file the fiance Visa petition? -Do I have to go back to the US and stay for some time before filing the petition? (I've read that it isn't a requirement but I want to make sure) -Do I have to mail the application from the US myself or can someone do it for me? (for example my dad)

I am also confused about the address I need to give in the application. My fiance and I want to get an apartment before we get there (a friend or relative can take care of that for us) or if that doesn't work out we would stay at a friends or at my dads until we settle in. My question is, can I write a temporary address (my dads) in the application even if it's not the place and state my fiance and I will be living in? Can I change it afterwards?

I also have questions about the affidavit of support but I'll post them in the right topic forum.

Thank you!

Hi Alex,

No you do not need to currently be residing in the USA, but you must have an intention to re-locate to the USA upon the fiance's K visa approval for obvious reasons.

You need to file with an American address, you will be able to use your father's address or any reliable American address keeping in mind that all CIS/Embassy correspondence will be sent there.

Yes you can write a temporary address and once you physically find a place to settle you will need to file a change of address AR-11 online.

I can answer your I-134 questions if you private message me.

Good luck