Filing a petition.

[JadeVisa 0]

I'm just wondering. Is it possible to petition a foreign spouse while the American is in his or her country? Could he mail it from there or could a relative do it on their behalf after they've filled out the forms? Just wondering because what if the couple decide to stay together during the process?

[SM&LP 0]

I'm just wondering. Is it possible to petition a foreign spouse while the American is in his or her country? Could he mail it from there or could a relative do it on their behalf after they've filled out the forms? Just wondering because what if the couple decide to stay together during the process?

Hi, I have read that that option is possible in the US embassy of my country. You may try and take a look at the one of your country. I hope this will help.

[pushbrk 13,011]

I'm just wondering. Is it possible to petition a foreign spouse while the American is in his or her country? Could he mail it from there or could a relative do it on their behalf after they've filled out the forms? Just wondering because what if the couple decide to stay together during the process?

USCIS doesn't care where you mail the petition from but you'll want to use a US return address. I take it you are only visiting, not residing in the spouse's native country. If you reside there legally, you may be able to do a Direct Consular Filing for a CR1 or IR1 visa but not for K3.

[JadeVisa 0]

I'm just wondering. Is it possible to petition a foreign spouse while the American is in his or her country? Could he mail it from there or could a relative do it on their behalf after they've filled out the forms? Just wondering because what if the couple decide to stay together during the process?

USCIS doesn't care where you mail the petition from but you'll want to use a US return address. I take it you are only visiting, not residing in the spouse's native country. If you reside there legally, you may be able to do a Direct Consular Filing for a CR1 or IR1 visa but not for K3.

What if it's the Philippines? And yes, visiting. We'd like to stay together the whole time especially since it seems to be only a few months and we can afford it. And further, where do we send the petition to? What if the US return address is far from the petitioner's actual residence (say, it is a close relative who can receive the mail for them)? Which center do we send it to, the one near the return address or the one covering the petitioner's state?

[pushbrk 13,011]

I'm just wondering. Is it possible to petition a foreign spouse while the American is in his or her country? Could he mail it from there or could a relative do it on their behalf after they've filled out the forms? Just wondering because what if the couple decide to stay together during the process?

USCIS doesn't care where you mail the petition from but you'll want to use a US return address. I take it you are only visiting, not residing in the spouse's native country. If you reside there legally, you may be able to do a Direct Consular Filing for a CR1 or IR1 visa but not for K3.

What if it's the Philippines? And yes, visiting. We'd like to stay together the whole time especially since it seems to be only a few months and we can afford it. And further, where do we send the petition to? What if the US return address is far from the petitioner's actual residence (say, it is a close relative who can receive the mail for them)? Which center do we send it to, the one near the return address or the one covering the petitioner's state?

I would end the petition to the service center that correlates with the address you use on the petition. Later, on visa applications, you'll probably want to use the future US domicile address. At that time, you'll want to include proof that is your actual domicile. A phone or other utility bill or two will do nicely for that, as will bank statements, etc.

The only other thought I have on the address is that if there is a practical way to file at the Vermont Service Center, that will make things faster.

Edited April 27, 2007 by pushbrk