QUESTION
Can I file an immigration petition from overseas or do I have to be in the United States?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2011 on Immigration - Tennessee
More details to this question:
I just married my husband who is Dominican. I am an American citizen and I am here in the Dominican Republic. I plan on petitioning for him in another month. My question is, can I enter his papers and reside with him here in the Dominican Republic or am I required to travel back to the United States and wait as the process develops. Is there a minimum amount of time I am allowed to be away from the States? Can’t I just stay here for 8-9 months consecutively? Can you please help me or send me a link? I am desperate and lost.
1 ANSWER
William C. Gosnell
You are a citizen you cannot lose your citizenship by staying away. Actually a petition filed from oversees is preferred. File i-130 but you must remain married for two years before this visa in granted.
Answered on Feb 14th, 2011 at 5:28 PM