US Immigration from Egypt

Hello all! Is it a bad idea to file form I-130 while overseas? Will this cause issues later on? I know I must show I have/plan to return and stay in the US, but with the long processing time, I want to stay with my husband as long as I can before I have to leave.

My thoughts are:

1. going back to the US and stay for a month or so, establish myself (perhaps get a lease with family member) renew my driver's license along with a few other things, then come back to Egypt and wait with my husband

2. file I-130 while in Egypt and move back to the US after it is done being process (with the hopes it is approved) unless this is risky?

I'd love to hear others thoughts and/or experiences so I can form a better judgement on how best to proceed.

Question. I have previously brought someone over on a DCF Spousal visa (13 years ago) and another on a fiance visa (9 years ago). Unfortunately neither worked out. My husband and I are now awaiting our interview for spousal visa. I would very much like to explain to the officer why the previous marriages did not work out (first was just 2 years, divorced before conditions were lifted on 2 years green card) and (second, fiance visa, married, together 8 years total before divorce). However, I do not believe the embassy will allow me in at the time of the interview. Should I write the explanations and upload them to the CEAC site? I just feel the officer could easily judge me, however they were legitimate reasons (adultery and abuse)

Couple questions for those who have interviewed already in Cairo. I see what we need from the interview letter, however, would appreciate more advice.

Out of the doctor's approved for the medical, did anyone have a particularly good/experience with any of them? Also, how far in advance did you do your medical to ensure it was ready in time for the interview?

It doesn't state the family record/register is required. However, I've heard some have been asked to provide it. Can someone give me an example of what that is and where to obtain it?

Interview is at 730am. What time would you suggest we arrive at the embassy?

Thank you!

Hello,

We have our interviews scheduled for December 12th. Can anyone please confirm the documents they brought with them to the interview that they needed to get from Egypt? The ones I'm aware of are the updated police certificate, military exemption, birth certificate, medical.

Also any advise for the interview at Cairo would be appreciated. Not too much information out there.

Has any one tried to get a Tourist Visa for the spouse why after the Open there I-130 and if so was it approved or not and what reason for not. I know this is hard to do and government have a lot of issue with it but i have read that there is no law against doing this. Please le me know.