I-130- Which country name to put?

[thunprdctblstev 0]

Hello my fellow frustrated Americans and soon to be Americans,

I'm filling out my I-130 petition for my husband and have a question. See, he is from Scotland, so do I put Scotland or United Kingdom on the I-130 for his country of residence? Typically, I would put United Kingdom (even though he cringes at the thought of that) but when we got married the county clerk made us put Scotland and not United Kingdom on his application for our marriage license. I'm not sure if this makes that much of a difference, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Also, I contacted USCIS and they refused to give me any advice. Jeeze Louise, it's not like I was asking some complicated question. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!

[Ryan H 3,790]

Put United Kingdom on the form. While Parliament in London has delegated some responsibility of the Scottish Territory to the Scottish Parliament, they still retain authority over the Scottish Territory.

Edited June 8, 2011 by Ryan H

[thunprdctblstev 0]

Thanks, Ryan. I would have normally put that but I was confused after our experience with the county clerk. Thanks Again!

[Wishin-n-hopin 15]

I had wondered the same thing when I was completing our application, but I put United Kingdom on our application because that's what his passport says. :-)

[pushbrk 12,102]

Hello my fellow frustrated Americans and soon to be Americans,

I'm filling out my I-130 petition for my husband and have a question. See, he is from Scotland, so do I put Scotland or United Kingdom on the I-130 for his country of residence? Typically, I would put United Kingdom (even though he cringes at the thought of that) but when we got married the county clerk made us put Scotland and not United Kingdom on his application for our marriage license. I'm not sure if this makes that much of a difference, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Also, I contacted USCIS and they refused to give me any advice. Jeeze Louise, it's not like I was asking some complicated question. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!

UK is more correct but certainly no penalty for putting Scotland.

[Helen Louise Pile 80]

Until we can issue our own passports, put United Kingdom I am sure there's no penalty, but since the consulate in Scotland does not process these types of visa, put UK.

When I had my biometrics for AOS they listed Scotland as my "country of citizenship" as apparently the FBI recognizes the country you have lived in predominantly as determining your "Citizenship". (your husband might like that, I did.) But everything else was UK.

Helen

Edited June 15, 2011 by Helen Louise Pile