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[NotPatient 0]

Not sure if this is the right place, but I might as well ask since I have yet to find anything that matches:

I am an American citizen living abroad (in Taiwan).

My wife is Taiwanese (not an American citizen).

We've been married for eight years.

We have a daughter (she has dual American and Taiwanese citizenship).

I want to move us all back to the USA since Taiwan has grown stagnant and we agree it's better to educate our daughter in America.

The problem is, we don't have an address in the USA for line 18 of form i-130 since we currently live here, nor do I have proof of planning on moving (a job, apartment lease, or real estate purchase).

Also, if I then decide to move back first to secure an address and proof of seriously making an effort to return, then do I have to not see my daughter for a year while the whole process works itself out? That seems a bit extreme.

She could come with me, but then she wouldn't see her mother for a year.

Is this the only way to handle it, or am I missing something?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

[NikLR 13,220]

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Welcome to the forum.

On the i-130 to be decided will work. However by the time you get to the ds-260 you need a solid US address.

Because you are both abroad, it is possible that if routed the right way, you may get an unofficial auto-expedite.

Beyond the need for a place to move to, do have the assets for a family of 3? Or do you have a joint sponsor for your wife? What about living expenses after arrival? You can certainly stay as a family for some, most, or all of the process however the affidavit of support, domicile, and the future of your family obviously needs some consideration.

[NotPatient 0]

Hi,

Thank you so much for the quick reply (and moving this to the correct area).

Thanks for the I-130 tip.

As far as money (affidavit of support) I am just about at the 125% level for a family of 3 according to my 2014 taxes, and we have a decent amount of cash assets and zero debt. My wife's family has a business in Taiwan that she works for, so she can continue to make a living through that. I of course would need to secure a job, though I do own a small business (mostly just very part-time minor income) as well that I could pour my time into if need be.

Domicile seems to be the big issue, so it looks like I might need to at least spend a portion of time in the USA solo just to get that established.

[NikLR 13,220]

Unless income will continue after the move, it cannot be used for the I-864.

Current ongoing income is more important than past income. It's not something you need to worry about for the I-130 though.

[NotPatient 0]

Ah OK, I think I get it. So I can file an I-130 now, move in a few months and secure income/domicile and file the rest of the forms?

[NikLR 13,220]

Yes. The i-130 will need to be approved before anything else can hapoen anyhow. But don't waste your time as it's quite possible for that section to be fast for you since you're together abroad. However you can take the time you need at the next stage, if need be.

[Anh map 2,098]

This US State Dept. I-864 FAQ page may be helpful to you. >>>> http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

[NotPatient 0]

This US State Dept. I-864 FAQ page may be helpful to you. >>>> http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

Thanks, I will definitely check it out.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

Do you have anyone in the US to use as an address? I know I did that submitting wife's K1 packet when I was working abroad.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

Unless income will continue after the move, it cannot be used for the I-864.

Current ongoing income is more important than past income. It's not something you need to worry about for the I-130 though.

You are wrong. I used my income when I was working abroad for my wife's K1 visa, even though I was going to make $30k less when I moved back to the USA.

[Anh map 2,098]

You are wrong. I used my income when I was working abroad for my wife's K1 visa, even though I was going to make $30k less when I moved back to the USA.

Without more detail about your experience this type of statement can be very misleading.

[NikLR 13,220]

Do you have anyone in the US to use as an address? I know I did that submitting wife's K1 packet when I was working abroad.

Irrelevant for a CR1.

Edited July 14, 2015 by NLR

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

Without more detail about your experience this type of statement can be very misleading.

I was working abroad in Afghanistan when I filed an K1 visa for my now wife. I used my mom's correspondence with the NVC when I was in Afghanistan.

My bad I fixed the double post.

Edited July 14, 2015 by cyberfx1024

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[NotPatient 0]

Turns out I might be headed back first anyway due to some job prospects. If that works out I guess it makes the whole $ and domicile part easier.