I am an American living in Nairobi, married to a Kenyan citizen and we want to get back to the U.S. as soon as possible - I've just been laid off and it's so difficult for foreigners to get jobs in Nairobi (ugh)!
I went to the Embassy in Nairobi last week Tuesday to submit the I-130 petition. The USCIS people were amazing - so responsive to e-mails and nice in person too. I just had to show that I am a resident in Kenya to apply here (so you just show similar documentation as a Ugandan resident). I was told it would take 30-60 days but I have already received our approval! Took only 4 working days. I believe it is MUCH FASTER to file outside of the U.S. than from home and would encourage you to use the Nairobi Embassy.
Now I'm waiting to hear from the Consular that we can start the CR1 visa process which I hope will be speedy - money's running out. Unemployment in Nairobi e-x-p-e-n-s-i-v-e.
Living Abroad Filing I-130 for Husband
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I am an American living in Nairobi, married to a Kenyan citizen and we want to get back to the U.S. as soon as possible - I've just been laid off and it's so difficult for foreigners to get jobs in Nairobi (ugh)!
I went to the Embassy in Nairobi last week Tuesday to submit the I-130 petition. The USCIS people were amazing - so responsive to e-mails and nice in person too. I just had to show that I am a resident in Kenya to apply here (so you just show similar documentation as a Ugandan resident). I was told it would take 30-60 days but I have already received our approval! Took only 4 working days. I believe it is MUCH FASTER to file outside of the U.S. than from home and would encourage you to use the Nairobi Embassy.
Now I'm waiting to hear from the Consular that we can start the CR1 visa process which I hope will be speedy - money's running out. Unemployment in Nairobi e-x-p-e-n-s-i-v-e.
All the best!