Can I get my Greencard in my homecountry?
Jul 20th 2002, 6:43 am
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Can I get my Greencard in my homecountry?
I am married to US citizen and I am here in US on f1visa. Is this possible for me to go back to my home country and get my green card after I-130 approved or Do I have to file I-485?
Jul 20th 2002, 11:42 am
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Re: Can I get my Greencard in my homecountry?
You can go abroad for consular processing if you wish. There is a check box on the I-130 form to indicate the choice.
Depending on the country in question, the USC may be able to file the I-130 in person at the consulate, bypassing the US Service Center, thereby streamlining and speeding up the entire process.
Depending on the country in question, the USC may be able to file the I-130 in person at the consulate, bypassing the US Service Center, thereby streamlining and speeding up the entire process.
Jul 20th 2002, 11:44 am
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Re: Can I get my Greencard in my homecountry?
ps: you won't get your green card until you arrive in the US. What you get is an immigrant visa which enables you to get a temporary green card right in the airport.
Jul 21st 2002, 3:20 pm
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Re: Can I get my Greencard in my homecountry?
needhelp wrote:
>
> I am married to US citizen and I am here in US on f1visa. Is this possible for me
> to go back to my home country and get my green card after I-130 approved or Do I
> have to file I-485?
>
You can return to your home country and get a spouse visa after the I-130 is
approved. The I-130 should indicate the consulate where you will be interviewing. I
believe you will need an address in the foreign country. I don't think this would be
any different than marrying on a B-1/B-2 and returning to the home country for an
interview. When the visa is approved, your old visa is canceled. I assume you want to
do this to avoid the hassles with adjusting status and the issues with EAD and AP.
>
> I am married to US citizen and I am here in US on f1visa. Is this possible for me
> to go back to my home country and get my green card after I-130 approved or Do I
> have to file I-485?
>
You can return to your home country and get a spouse visa after the I-130 is
approved. The I-130 should indicate the consulate where you will be interviewing. I
believe you will need an address in the foreign country. I don't think this would be
any different than marrying on a B-1/B-2 and returning to the home country for an
interview. When the visa is approved, your old visa is canceled. I assume you want to
do this to avoid the hassles with adjusting status and the issues with EAD and AP.
