rdtogg

What documents are required to establish residency abroad?

I have been living in China for the past 4 years. My most recent residency permit expired 16 days ago. My plan for the foreseeable future is to spend 50% of my time in China with my wife while we are waiting on this process. We do have an apartment in China as well.

Does an apartment and a very recent residency permit qualify for residence abroad?

Is there anywhere that I could find a list of documents that could establish my residency abroad?

Thanks,

Tommy

That's pretty much what I was looking for. It seems my case is not severe enough for any formal expedition criteria. Anything else I could do to have any part of the process expedited? Such as filing certain forms at certain locations etc.

I know this question may seem a bit silly to most but is there any way to expedite the I-130?

My grandfather is terminally ill with cancer. I lived with him growing up and would like to assist him in this time of need.

My wife recently went to the consulate in Guangzhou, China to apply for a tourist visa to come to the states. My wife and I do not plan to stay in the states permanently, so we figured this route would be best at the moment. Unfortunately, an employee at the consulate told my wife that it appears our marriage is "false" and solely for immigration purposes (really pisses me off given my wife took all kinds of evidence of our relationship together for the past 3 years with her, photos, evidence of rented apartments, the massive rock on her finger, etc.). I have lived, worked, and studied in China for the past 4 years. 3 of which I was with my wife. We have been married for 15 months now. This is going to be a long journey. It's the first time we have been apart since we met each other 3 years ago.

Sorry for the rant. Any ideas on expediting this?? Wife is signing the g-325a today and mailing it over.

If there is no way to formally expedite it, is there anything I can do personally that would cut down on the time frame?

Thanks,

Tommy

Sorry I'm new. I think I posted this in the wrong area. I'm going to repost elsewhere.