Can I send I130 and I129F from abroad ?

[kijana 0]

Hello

I am a USC, soon to get married to my fiancee who lives in India, in May 2007. I will be going there for the wedding and will be staying there for 1-2 months (both personal and business trips).

I will prepare all the paperwork to start her K-3 process before I leave for the wedding and plan to take it with me. The remainder (marriage certificate, her signatures, etc.), I will obtain it after the wedding while I am there.

My question is, can I mail the I-130 application and associated forms to VSC while I am in India or do I have to be physically present here in the U.S to mail them. My reason for mailing them from India is to expedite the process because I won't be back here in states till sometime in July. My relatives who live with me here in U.S can inform me when notices come in mail.

Thanks

- M

[vikasp 0]

I don't see why not, kijana. I wish I had done that! It would have saved me a month. Just make sure your relatives in US are able to contact you quickly if you need anything.

The only thing you'd need from them is the receipt from the I-130. I'd have them keep the original and mail you 2-3 copies.

One thing you may consider is mailing your packets to your relatives and have them mail that packet from the US. I'm not familiar with India couriers, but this way you can track your package online.

Research everything in advance so you have all you need when you're in India. Good luck!

Vikas.

[aussiewench 9]

Yes, you can mail from abroad, as long as you give them a US address, which I assume you will as you are only visiting India. If you are wanting to file the I-129F as well you could always forward the I-129F package including the check to someone you trust and have them put a copy of the I-130 NOA receipt notice in with it when it arrives, before sending off for you. Do you have someone you can trust?

[kijana 0]

Thanks for all your comments. I will have my relative submit the I129F on my behalf after they receive the I-130 NOA receipt notice.

Thanks again!.

Cheers

- Kijana