CR1 for couples living abroad

[GabrielaRalucaB 1]

Hello!  Me and my fiance are about to get married soon. He is an american citizen, however he moved out of US and back to Romania (where we met) 2.5 years ago. My questions are:

1) I understand that he, as my petitioner has to also be my sponsor, but how should he prove that he intents to get back to the US?

2) How should we get around the financial issues? He has a job here but he will most likely give it up and change it if we move.  Can we get a joint sponsor? 

 

I will also specify that his parents and brother live there, would that be relevant?

 

Thanks so much and sorry to bother you! 

[Pat2021 43]

55 minutes ago, GabrielaRalucaB said:

Hello!  Me and my fiance are about to get married soon. He is an american citizen, however he moved out of US and back to Romania (where we met) 2.5 years ago. My questions are:

1) I understand that he, as my petitioner has to also be my sponsor, but how should he prove that he intents to get back to the US?

2) How should we get around the financial issues? He has a job here but he will most likely give it up and change it if we move.  Can we get a joint sponsor? 

 

I will also specify that his parents and brother live there, would that be relevant?

 

Thanks so much and sorry to bother you! 

1) We had an affidavit that showed voter registration, bank account and retirement account in the US. Plus an explanation and signed statement of intent to return.

2) Yes, you would need a joint sponsor unless you can show that the income will continue when you return to the US.

Edited November 25, 2022 by Pat2021

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 hours ago, GabrielaRalucaB said:

1) I understand that he, as my petitioner has to also be my sponsor, but how should he prove that he intents to get back to the US?

You are not eligible for a VISA if he does not intend to go back to the US or is already there.  If he is returning to the the US then a DCF is a good and quick option.

 

2 hours ago, GabrielaRalucaB said:

2) How should we get around the financial issues? He has a job here but he will most likely give it up and change it if we move.  Can we get a joint sponsor?

He can have a job offer and / or use a joint sponsor.  His brother or sister are best.

 

He has been filing his US tax returns the last few years?   It is a question on the I-130.

[GabrielaRalucaB 1]

6 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You are not eligible for a VISA if he does not intend to go back to the US or is already there.  If he is returning to the the US then a DCF is a good and quick option.

 

He can have a job offer and / or use a joint sponsor.  His brother or sister are best.

 

He has been filing his US tax returns the last few years?   It is a question on the I-130.

Thanks for your answer!

 

How is this intention of returning to the US proven?

 

He has been filing them, yes.

Edited November 25, 2022 by GabrielaRalucaB

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 minutes ago, GabrielaRalucaB said:

How is this intention of returning to the US proven?

Items like a job offer, apartment lease or things that show he is planning to move back.

[Pat2021 43]

57 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You are not eligible for a VISA if he does not intend to go back to the US or is already there.  If he is returning to the the US then a DCF is a good and quick option.

Pretty sure for DCF you have to show expediting / immediate circumstances for it? Most field offices (all?) have been closed now.

  

51 minutes ago, GabrielaRalucaB said:

How is this intention of returning to the US proven?

Investment account, bank account, retirement fund, voter registration, job offer, there's a lot of various ways.

Edited November 25, 2022 by Pat2021

[GabrielaRalucaB 1]

4 minutes ago, Pat2021 said:

 

  Investment account, bank account, retirement fund, voter registration, job offer, there's a lot of various ways.

Thanks very much for the information! 🙏 He does have a bank account, we'll figure out the rest when the time comes

[Crazy Cat 41,806]

52 minutes ago, GabrielaRalucaB said:

Thanks very much for the information! 🙏 He does have a bank account, we'll figure out the rest when the time comes

I misread the title.  Good luck on your journey!!
   

 

 

Edited November 25, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[SalishSea 17,801]

13 hours ago, Pat2021 said:

Pretty sure for DCF you have to show expediting / immediate circumstances for it? Most field offices (all?) have been closed now.

  

Investment account, bank account, retirement fund, voter registration, job offer, there's a lot of various ways.

This is correct.  OP does not currently qualify for DCF now that exceptional circumstances are a requirement.