USCIS Rome Field Office for CR-1

[EllaC 190]

Hello!

 

I'm trying to gather as much info as possible on moving with my fiancé to Italy to be together faster and getting our case processed from there. Has anyone heard anything or has any experience with the Rome field office? Do we know if they plan on closing it within the next, say, 10 months?

 

For I-864, would assets be enough, such as a savings account? I would obviously not have a job here if I'm out of the states for at least 6 months.

 

For intent to reestablish domicile, how would that be proven? I've read about the letter of intent but is that enough? What kind of proof would be needed to back that up? I am keeping my bank accounts in the states open, as well as my credit cards. If I can figure out a way to take a 6 month leave of absence from work, would that be good enough? Not sure that I can get that but it'd be worth a try. 😁

 

Any help would be much appreciated! Also, please feel free to refer me to any conversations/guides that I may have missed in my search.

Edited September 2, 2019 by EllaC

[payxibka 10,044]

19 minutes ago, EllaC said:

Hello!

 

I'm trying to gather as much info as possible on moving with my fiancé to Italy to be together faster and getting our case processed from there. Has anyone heard anything or has any experience with the Rome field office? Do we know if they plan on closing it within the next, say, 10 months?

 

For I-864, would assets be enough, such as a savings account? I would obviously not have a job here if I'm out of the states for at least 6 months.

 

For intent to reestablish domicile, how would that be proven? I've read about the letter of intent but is that enough? What kind of proof would be needed to back that up? I am keeping my bank accounts in the states open, as well as my credit cards. If I can figure out a way to take a 6 month leave of absence from work, would that be good enough? Not sure that I can get that but it'd be worth a try. 😁

 

Any help would be much appreciated! Also, please feel free to refer me to any conversations/guides that I may have missed in my search.

You not eligible to petition for your fiance abroad.

[HRQX 4,145]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

You not eligible to petition for your fiance abroad.

Thread title mentions CR-1. Safe to assume they will marry before submitting a I-130.

[EllaC 190]

2 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Thread title mentions CR-1. Safe to assume they will marry before submitting a I-130.

Correct! My bad, we would get married in the states this Fall and then move to Italy. 😊

[HRQX 4,145]

26 minutes ago, EllaC said:

Do we know if they plan on closing it within the next, say, 10 months?

It's slated to close within the next 11 months; no exact date: https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-will-adjust-international-footprint-seven-locations

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

It's slated to close within the next 11 months; no exact date: https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-will-adjust-international-footprint-seven-locations

And acceptance of i130s usually stop 60 to 90 days before the actual closing date 

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

4 minutes ago, EllaC said:

Correct! My bad, we would get married in the states this Fall and then move to Italy. 😊

I assume your fiance has a visa allowing entry into the US.......

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

I assume your fiance has a visa allowing entry into the US.......

Is Romania VWP/Esta?

Edited September 2, 2019 by payxibka

[HRQX 4,145]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

VWP/Esta?

Romania is not a VWP country: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/frequently-asked-questions-about-visa-waiver-program-vwp-and-electronic-system-travel

Edited September 2, 2019 by HRQX

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, HRQX said:

Romania is not a VWP country.

Begs to wonder how they will have qualifying residency in Italy for DCF?

[EllaC 190]

He is an Italian citizen. So he does not need a visa to come to the states for 90 days.

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

5 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Is Romania VWP/Esta?

It is not on the list I just checked......

Citizens or nationals of the following countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP:

• Andorra
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brunei
• Chile
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Republic of Korea
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Portugal
• San Marino
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan**
• United Kingdom*

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

2 minutes ago, EllaC said:

He is an Italian citizen. So he does not need a visa to come to the states for 90 days.

Your profile says Romaina.......

[EllaC 190]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

Your profile says Romaina.......

We're originally from Romania. But I have lived in the states for 8 years and I am a USC and he's lived in Italy and he's an Italian citizen. My apologies for the confusion!

Edited September 2, 2019 by EllaC
Typo

[Nitas_man 3,100]

There is no letter of intent to re-establish domicile.

You would be living in Italy under what status?  

Assets count.  Rule is 3x whatever income is required for your household size.

 

Edited September 2, 2019 by Nitas_man