Confused about where to send the I-129

[Confusionism 0]

Hello,

This is my first posted question, but I have been looking at all the information that has been given for quite a while. I must say, this is an amazing site!

Anyhow, on to my question.

Where do I send the I-129 form?

Information:

- I am filing the I-129 (hopefully on Jan. 25th)

- I currently live in Thailand and have been living here for approx. 2 1/2 years.

- My last place of residence in the US was in California.

- However, I plan on living in Michigan when I return to the US with my Fiance.

Note: The instructions for the I-129 form state the following:

"If you live outside the United States, mail your petition to USCIS Service Center listed above that has jurisdiction over the last place you lived in the United States. NOTE: Your petition cannot be adjucated at a USCIS office abroad."

So, do I send the I-129 to:

California (since this was the last place I lived in the United States)?

or

Nebraska (since I will be moving to Michigan which is under their jurisdiction)?

According to this statement, I would think that the forms would go to California. However, it really does not make sense if I am going to be living in Michigan when I return.

If anyone can clarify this matter, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,

Confusion

"To know, is to know that you know nothing.

That is the meaning of true knowledge."

~ Confucius

[Ken_Maria 0]

The K-1 Guidelines section and FAQs have all your answers, you just have to search. Try this link to determine where you want to send the application. WhereToSend

Hello,

This is my first posted question, but I have been looking at all the information that has been given for quite a while. I must say, this is an amazing site!

Anyhow, on to my question.

Where do I send the I-129 form?

Information:

- I am filing the I-129 (hopefully on Jan. 25th)

- I currently live in Thailand and have been living here for approx. 2 1/2 years.

- My last place of residence in the US was in California.

- However, I plan on living in Michigan when I return to the US with my Fiance.

Note: The instructions for the I-129 form state the following:

"If you live outside the United States, mail your petition to USCIS Service Center listed above that has jurisdiction over the last place you lived in the United States. NOTE: Your petition cannot be adjucated at a USCIS office abroad."

So, do I send the I-129 to:

California (since this was the last place I lived in the United States)?

or

Nebraska (since I will be moving to Michigan which is under their jurisdiction)?

According to this statement, I would think that the forms would go to California. However, it really does not make sense if I am going to be living in Michigan when I return.

If anyone can clarify this matter, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,

Confusion

"To know, is to know that you know nothing.

That is the meaning of true knowledge."

~ Confucius

[Confusionism 0]

I appreciate your assistance.

However, I already have the information you mentioned.

The real question is which address should I use as reference to determine where I file?

Choices are:

The address I am going to live at when I move back to the US - Michigan (which would require me to file in Nebraska)

or

The address I lived at 2 1/2 years ago in the US - California (which would require me to file in California)

Thanks,

Confusion

The K-1 Guidelines section and FAQs have all your answers, you just have to search. Try this link to determine where you want to send the application. WhereToSend

Hello,

This is my first posted question, but I have been looking at all the information that has been given for quite a while. I must say, this is an amazing site!

Anyhow, on to my question.

Where do I send the I-129 form?

Information:

- I am filing the I-129 (hopefully on Jan. 25th)

- I currently live in Thailand and have been living here for approx. 2 1/2 years.

- My last place of residence in the US was in California.

- However, I plan on living in Michigan when I return to the US with my Fiance.

Note: The instructions for the I-129 form state the following:

"If you live outside the United States, mail your petition to USCIS Service Center listed above that has jurisdiction over the last place you lived in the United States. NOTE: Your petition cannot be adjucated at a USCIS office abroad."

So, do I send the I-129 to:

California (since this was the last place I lived in the United States)?

or

Nebraska (since I will be moving to Michigan which is under their jurisdiction)?

According to this statement, I would think that the forms would go to California. However, it really does not make sense if I am going to be living in Michigan when I return.

If anyone can clarify this matter, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,

Confusion

"To know, is to know that you know nothing.

That is the meaning of true knowledge."

~ Confucius

Edited January 24, 2007 by Confusionism

[*julez* 124]

USCIS will only correspond with you to a US address, so what US address is listed on your application? That is the answer as to where the I129F should be sent.

[Confusionism 0]

I currently live in Thailand and that is the address on my application. I will be moving back to the US (hopefully) in May. I was considering staying in Thailand until my fiance's visa is approved.

Correct me if I am wrong, but according to the instructions in 12 A on the I-129 form, it seems that it is possible to file the I-129 while you are living overseas.

"If you live outside the United States, mail your petition to USCIS Service Center listed above that has jurisdiction over the last place you lived in the United States. NOTE: Your petition cannot be adjucated at a USCIS office abroad."

FORM I-129 (INSTRUCTIONS 12 A)

Again, if I am not going to live in California when I go back to the US (which was my last address before moving to Thailand), and I am moving to Michigan in May, do I still file in California?

Edited January 24, 2007 by Confusionism

[payxibka 10,044]

USCIS will only correspond with you to a US address, so what US address is listed on your application? That is the answer as to where the I129F should be sent.

But the bottom line is it really doe not matter as it will all be processed in California. If you send it to Nebraska it will be transferred to California as neither Texas or Nebraska do I-129F petitions for K-1 anymore

[Yodrak 7]

Confusionism,

Seems to me that the instruction you quoted tells you quite clearly where to file your petition.

One other point that may be of interest to you - I-129 is a petition for an immigrant worker. Is that really what you want?

Yodrak

I currently live in Thailand and that is the address on my application. I will be moving back to the US (hopefully) in May. I was considering staying in Thailand until my fiance's visa is approved.

Correct me if I am wrong, but according to the instructions in 12 A on the I-129 form, it seems that it is possible to file the I-129 while you are living overseas.

"If you live outside the United States, mail your petition to USCIS Service Center listed above that has jurisdiction over the last place you lived in the United States. NOTE: Your petition cannot be adjucated at a USCIS office abroad."

FORM I-129 (INSTRUCTIONS 12 A)

Again, if I am not going to live in California when I go back to the US (which was my last address before moving to Thailand), and I am moving to Michigan in May, do I still file in California?

[ladykelia 0]

Yeah send it to California, the last place you lived. It's better to send it straight there anyway. Sending it to Nebraska or Texas will take an extra week or more since they just foward it to California anyway. *impatiently awaiting California to acknowledge their check*

[Nkybaby 0]

Does someone live at the US address you will be using if you use California office...because no matter what you need to make sure you are sending it to an address where someone can receive your mail...and since you haven't moved to Michigan or know anyone there to receive you mail...you best bet is to use an address where you can receive mail...

WELL I RECEIVED NOA2 ON JAN 10TH EMAIL & HARD COPY ON JAN. 16TH.

NOW ON MONDAY (JAN 22TH) I GOT A LETTER DATE 1/18/07 FROM US DEPARTMENT OF STATE NATIONAL VISA CENTER...

SO GUESS NOW WE ARE LOOKING OUT FOR PACKET 3[/b][/size][/color]

[ladykelia 0]

USCIS will only correspond with you to a US address, so what US address is listed on your application? That is the answer as to where the I129F should be sent.

Can anyone verify this?

I live in Canada, and since it is hypthetically possible for a person to be legally residing outside of the states (I think anyway) at the time of the petition, I have some trouble believing this one... though I do I have a residence in the US and made a note about it in my petition. Just wondering if my mom should be looking for my mail hehe.

[Confusionism 0]

Oh... sorry, I am making reference to the I-129F (hense the K-1 visa forum posting).

I know the answer may seem obvious in this situation, but I am so stressed that I am going to make a mistake that will delay or negate the entire process (such as sending it to the wrong place).

Anyhow, I appreciate you advice and your easing of my concerns.

Thank you,

Confusion

Edited January 24, 2007 by Confusionism

[Confusionism 0]

Hmm... I have family that live in Michigan. Therefore, I could have it sent to their address. However, I think that would mean that I would have to change the address listed on my cover letter. In which case, that would be false information since I technically do not live at my families address. Is it not possible to have the replies sent back to Thailand???

Does someone live at the US address you will be using if you use California office...because no matter what you need to make sure you are sending it to an address where someone can receive your mail...and since you haven't moved to Michigan or know anyone there to receive you mail...you best bet is to use an address where you can receive mail...

WELL I RECEIVED NOA2 ON JAN 10TH EMAIL & HARD COPY ON JAN. 16TH.

NOW ON MONDAY (JAN 22TH) I GOT A LETTER DATE 1/18/07 FROM US DEPARTMENT OF STATE NATIONAL VISA CENTER...

SO GUESS NOW WE ARE LOOKING OUT FOR PACKET 3[/b][/size][/color]

[ladykelia 0]

Hmm... I have family that live in Michigan. Therefore, I could have it sent to their address. However, I think that would mean that I would have to change the address listed on my cover letter. In which case, that would be false information since I technically do not live at my families address. Is it not possible to have the replies sent back to Thailand???

My *guess* is yes, since there are a few instructions for if you live outside of the US... but, I'm still waiting for someone to verify this too.

[Yodrak 7]

Confusionism,

Give a call to Bill White and perhaps he will answer your question.

White & White Ltd.

U.S. Immigration Consultancy

New ITF Tower, 17th Floor, #3

140/36 Silom Road, Bangrak

Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Telephone 66 (0) 2231-6466

WFWlaw@aol.com

Yodrak

Hmm... I have family that live in Michigan. Therefore, I could have it sent to their address. However, I think that would mean that I would have to change the address listed on my cover letter. In which case, that would be false information since I technically do not live at my families address. Is it not possible to have the replies sent back to Thailand???

[Confusionism 0]

I found this information regarding a K-1 I-129F for Thailand

"2. Following approval, USCIS transfers approved petition to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for preliminary processing. Upon completion of this processing, NVC forwards the petition to US Embassy Bangkok for visa processing. It usually takes approximately one month for the petition to arrive in Bangkok after its approval by DHS."

http://thailand.us-visaservices.com (a formal website used by the US Embassy in Thailand)

I am assuming this means that a person can file a I-129F while living overseas. Maybe I am misunderstanding the information.

I am also assuming that the same rules would apply to other ex-pats applying for the K-1 Visa abroad in other countries as well.

Are there any other interpretations?