I live in Iran and do have us passport. I am an ameriacn citizen. Where do I file the required forms? Is it one of the centers in US or one of the embassies in Middle east, or swiss embassy in Iran?
2007-12-08 02:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
It's usually possible to file an immediate relative petition, which this would be, if you are residing overseas. Your problem is that you're living in one of the few countries without an American embassy. While there is a Swiss interest section in Teheran that handles some things for us and tries to answer questions, they don't do visas, immigrant or non-immigrant. You might be able to file in Ankara or Abu Dhabi, you'll have to ask them to find out. Check out usembassy.state.gov for the specific internet sites. Otherwise, you'll have to file back in the US. However, unless you and your husband intend to move back to the US, there's no point in filing the petition. You can't file directly for a green card. The petition is for an immigrant visa that allows you to enter the US and get the green card there. If you aren't a resident of the US, or intend to become a resident once your husband gets his immigrant visa, no embassy will be able to issue the visa in any case.
2007-12-08 05:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by George L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your husband needs to file an I-130 with the USCIS, first and foremost. Upon approval, your file would be transferred to the NVC to be processed for CR-1 (Conditional Residence). You will be waiting a while. In my case (from New Zealand and married 9 years at that point) it took around 16 months to be approved. That's pretty much average. He'd gone back to the US prior to filing so we were living in separate countries for around 20 months. It's tough, but we did it and so do thousands of others every year. You will get through it! FYI, if you try and get back on a tourist visa or VWP, it's likely you would be denied entry since you have a US citizen husband and would be considered an overstay risk. Even if you were allowed entry, it would create problems should you try to adjust your status as you would have lied about your intention to abide by the terms of your entry visa.
2016-05-22 04:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can file here or at any American Embassy that you would be using in the middle east. The process is usually faster if you file abroad and with a lot less hassles I'm told. Although, I have to wonder what the Iranian gov. would do once they find out you've filed. You will need a qualifying sponcer from the USA though. Best of Luck to you! Asalamu Alaikum
2007-12-10 07:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Links to the fact sheet saying to contact the US interests section of the Swiss Embassy and the USCIS overseas office locator for the filing address are below
2007-12-08 02:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by BruceN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative at an office overseas.
You can download the I-130 and the instructions from the website below:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c67c7f9ded54d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
You can check the nearest office overseas on the following link:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3e5d6c0fe7f5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=3e5d6c0fe7f5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD
2007-12-08 03:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by CPG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Iranian must be permanently residing in US to get a greencard.
2007-12-10 08:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to be living in the US.
2007-12-08 02:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by jalady 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Your domicile need to be in the US if you going to petition your husband.
2007-12-08 10:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Stew Cranberry 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋