Filing I-130 while still in the foreign country

[Mrs.Price 0]

Is it ok that my husband file the I-130 while he's still here in Brazil with me (he goes back to the US in 18 days) or do we have to wait till he gets back there, because of the date? We were planning on sending everything to his parents' house and ask them to put it in the mail for us, so it would be an US mailing address. My only concern is really the date, my husband leaves on the 26th so that's what we put on the I-130 as the last day we lived together, so would it be a problem if the USCIS got the application on the 15th, for exemple? We really don't want to waste any time.

We appreciate your help! =)

[trailmix 77]

Shouldn't be any problem at all. Also, the I-130 doesn't have to be mailed in from the U.S. - so you could mail directly from Brazil to USCIS if that is more convenient/faster for you.

Good luck!

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Yeah no problem with sending from a foreign country. I sent mine our petition when deployed to Kuwait. With the date deal, I'm not sure, but I doubt they will get to your case that in depth until after that anyway. I would just include an evolution of relationship letter in with your petition that explains the date thing. the only downfall from sending from outside the US is the extra time it takes for them to receive it.