Possible to file I-129f if both USC and spouse live abroad in same country?

[karppi 6]

I know the I-129f is a dead end but we are looking to apply anyways. 
 

I was reading about it and the purpose of the form is to unite the couple in lieu of the I-130 approval. However, we are living together abroad. Can we still send in a I-129f?

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

Yes, but it is a waste of time........K3s are dead.  The I-129f will be administratively closed. 

Edited October 11, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,741]

1 hour ago, karppi said:

I know the I-129f is a dead end but we are looking to apply anyways. 
 

I was reading about it and the purpose of the form is to unite the couple in lieu of the I-130 approval. However, we are living together abroad. Can we still send in a I-129f?

Yes.  But if you have not filed I-130 or if your I-130 is approved, it is pointless. 
 

Otherwise if you have filed I-130 and are still waiting for USCIS to approve it, filibuster I-129F (which is free of charge for the case of a married couple) can make sense.  
 

When I-130s are taking longer than I-129Fs, then as per 

 filing an I-129F can speed up the I-130.