How to pay the fee for form I 130 when out of the country (from Colombia)

[kaczkl25 0]

Hi everyone,

I (US citizen) live in Colombia with my Colombian husband and we are about to file the form I-130. However, I have no idea how to pay the fee, since I live in Colombia and will not be able to go to the US. I do have a US bank account. I called USCIS, and the person I spoke to was rude and wouldn´t answer any of my questions (it was obvious he had no idea and was just reading from a piece of paper), and I am left more confused on how to pay the fee out of the country.

Also, there is a Citibank in Colombia, but it is a foreign branch and not the same as in the US. So I am pretty sure that would not work.

Could someone please tell me what my options are to pay the fee from abroad? Thank you in advance!

Edited October 23, 2014 by kaczkl25

[Boiler 43,393]

Friends relatives?

How will you show domicile?

[kaczkl25 0]

I have only been living in Colombia for 9 months and still have my US address (my parent´s address). I plan to live with them for awhile when we get back.

Are my relatives able to send a check for me in their name? or how would that work? Thanks!

[Darnell 8,478]

you have a usa bank account - you have the checks with you ? IMO - easiest to submit YOUR check with the packet.

But - USCIS doesn't care - any check from anyone will do, as long as it's made out properly.

If I were in your shoes without checks, I'd get some cash to a buddy, who would then send you a check via dhl/fedex.

[kaczkl25 0]

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately I did all of my banking online, and never received checks and I do not think my bank would issue checks to me if I do not request in person.