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[saramie 0]

hello there,

i'm new here and i have some question

i am married to a USC but we are currently living in the Philippines and we are planning to file I-130 we have two children what do we need to do.

can we file the petition here in the Philippines i hope someone can answer me this questions. we've been married for almost 2 years.

thank you

[gstrength 20]

hello there,

i'm new here and i have some question

i am married to a USC but we are currently living in the Philippines and we are planning to file I-130 we have two children what do we need to do.

can we file the petition here in the Philippines i hope someone can answer me this questions. we've been married for almost 2 years.

thank you

Hello and welcome to VJ. First, I would recommend you read the guides section at the top of the home page and familiarize yourself with the process. Your best bet will be to do a DCF, that is: DIRECT CONSULAR FILING, which means that, yes, you can file in the Philippines it will be faster but, it will only be possible if a couple of conditions are met. 1 The U.S. Embassy requires DCF sponsors to have permanent residency in the Philippines. The easiest way to show proof of permanent residency is by way of a 13a Visa. If you do not have a 13a visa to prove residency, the U.S. Embassy may still allow for U.S. citizens to file DCF if they can prove they have established a residence in the Philippines and are living in the Philippines on a permanent basis. 2 The petitioner has to fill out Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) as part of the DCF process, and one of the questions asked on the form is the address in the US that the petitioner will be domiciled. Good Luck and happy reading