Must be present?

[Brian L. 0]

I'm submitting my 1-130 at the Bangkok field office shortly. Do I need to be present for any phase after that? Reason being I need to head back to the states to start a job. I can only find information stating that I need to physically submit the first step. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

16 minutes ago, Brian L. said:

I'm submitting my 1-130 at the Bangkok field office shortly. Do I need to be present for any phase after that? Reason being I need to head back to the states to start a job. I can only find information stating that I need to physically submit the first step. 

You only need to have legal residency  in Thailand when you file the petition.

[Brian L. 0]

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You only need to have legal residency  in Thailand when you file the petition.

That I know, as I have legal residency now. What I'm asking is can I file, then leave the country or do I need to be present during any other step of the process. I don't want to have to fly back here. 

Edited July 22, 2019 by Brian L.

[Just Paul 4,595]

You can leave anytime after you file.   I'd recommend personally filing the petition.   I did that and they reviewed it right in front of me.

[Brian L. 0]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

You can leave anytime after you file.   I'd recommend personally filing the petition.   I did that and they reviewed it right in front of me.

Excellent. Thank you. 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

23 minutes ago, Brian L. said:

That I know, as I have legal residency now. What I'm asking is can I file, then leave the country or do I need to be present during any other step of the process. I don't want to have to fly back here. 

You do not.  

 

We did what P&M did (filed in person) They went through the I130 package on the spot, told me it was accepted, and told Nita they would email instructions.  

 

Edited July 22, 2019 by Nitas_man