Countinuing Petitioning Process Abroad

[Olusola 26]

Already started my mom's i130 last month. But I honestly dislike America and don't wanna be here anymore. My sister needs my mom here so my mom can still come but I wanna get a one way ticket to Nigeria. I haven't gotten past the NOA1 stage yet and haven't done anything biometrics. My question is, would I be able to do all of this and continue the process with the US embassy in Nigeria? 

[f f 725]

who is petitioning who?

[Olusola 26]

I'm petitioning for my mom. I'm a US citizen. 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Is your sister a citizen?  If the petitioner isn't here no visa.  It's for family reunification 

[Olusola 26]

I started the petition already as a citizen. Just waiting for NOA2. My sister is waiting for her passport so she just became a citizen. I won't be adjusting status or doing anything to imply I'm not coming back. 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, Olusola said:

I started the petition already as a citizen. Just waiting for NOA2. My sister is waiting for her passport so she just became a citizen. I won't be adjusting status or doing anything to imply I'm not coming back. 

Then wait until she's a citizen and re petition.  No family member, no family reunification visa.  To continue would be fraudulent 

[Olusola 26]

I don't see how that affects anything...I'm still a citizen and might come back to stay or visit or might even come back when she gets her visa....

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, Olusola said:

I don't see how that affects anything...I'm still a citizen and might come back to stay or visit or might even come back when she gets her visa....

Because part of the petition is you living in the USA currently.  That's how is.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  The petition is to allow you to be reunited with your mom.  If you are residing in Nigeria and she is also then you are united.  You would have to show residence in the US ( paying taxes and other things )   to show you are a resident here even if you are visiting Nigeria long term.  If your sister is here and plans on staying it will be easy for her to show the need to be reunited with her (* your) mother. 

[Olusola 26]

So I can't even go visit?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, Olusola said:

So I can't even go visit?

Of course you can visit, but you need to be living in the USA for her visa

[Olusola 26]

Well yeah....I'll just change my mailing address to my sister's while I'm gone. I have my paystubs...I've been paying taxes...

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, Olusola said:

Well yeah....I'll just change my mailing address to my sister's while I'm gone. I have my paystubs...I've been paying taxes...

How long will you be gone for?

[Olusola 26]

Until she gets her visa...

[EmilyW 1,437]

Your sister should petition for her and that will avoid any issues.