Filing I-130 while living abroad?

[Lane 0]

Hi, I'm trying to fill out the I-130, but there are some questions I'm not sure how to answer. I haven't been living in the U.S. since 2021, so for example, I don't necessarily know what to put for the address of where my husband and I would live. I could put down my parent's/family house, but I'm not sure if there would be repercussions because that's not where we would be living. Also, I don't have an income because I'm not currently living in the U.S., I guess I will just have to apply with a cosigner, but it would be nice if there was a better way around it. Has anyone had experience trying to file while living abroad?  Thanks so much for any advice!! 

Edited July 15, 2023 by Lane

[pushbrk 12,143]

2 hours ago, Lane said:

Hi, I'm trying to fill out the I-130, but there are some questions I'm not sure how to answer. I haven't been living in the U.S. since 2021, so for example, I don't necessarily know what to put for the address of where my husband and I would live. I could put down my parent's/family house, but I'm not sure if there would be repercussions because that's not where we would be living. Also, I don't have an income because I'm not currently living in the U.S., I guess I will just have to apply with a cosigner, but it would be nice if there was a better way around it. Has anyone had experience trying to file while living abroad?  Thanks so much for any advice!! 

Lots of experience here.  For intended address, enter "To Be Determined", but it is a really good idea to use something like your parents' US address as your mailing address, as it can be any mailing address, not needed to same as your physical address.

 

If you don't have a US Income or well over 3 times the income requirement in liquid assets, you'll need a qualified joint sponsor in a year or so, once your I-130 is approved and you're at the NVC stage.  For now, just answer the employment and physical address questions accurately and honestly.  Your current income or employment has no bearing on petition approval.  That comes later.

[Lane 0]

17 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Lots of experience here.  For intended address, enter "To Be Determined", but it is a really good idea to use something like your parents' US address as your mailing address, as it can be any mailing address, not needed to same as your physical address.

 

If you don't have a US Income or well over 3 times the income requirement in liquid assets, you'll need a qualified joint sponsor in a year or so, once your I-130 is approved and you're at the NVC stage.  For now, just answer the employment and physical address questions accurately and honestly.  Your current income or employment has no bearing on petition approval.  That comes later.

Thank you so much! Your advice is really helpful and appreciated