My fiance and i are planning a destination wedding. when i file the I130 does he have to be residing in the country we wed in?

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   Paul Palacios

   Tampa Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 08, 2013 14:45. You can file the I-130 no matter where he resides as long as the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction in which it took place and the laws of the US recognize it.

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   Jeffrey DevorePro

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   Answered February 10, 2013 08:45. You've asked this question a number of times and this forum is not the place to get case specific advice. How best to proceed will really depend upon the specific facts of your case. Spend the time and money to have a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. This will help you avoid the mistakes you are (rightfully so) concerned about.

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   Samuel Maina

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   Answered February 08, 2013 15:08. He can return to his home country and finish the process there.

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   Nicolette Glazer

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   Answered February 08, 2013 15:19. If you plan to apply for a K-3 visa then the visa process must be completed in the country where the marriage took place. The rule will not affect a straight I-130/IV processing.

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   Kyndra L. MulderPro

   Jacksonville Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 14, 2013 14:01. he will need to return to his home country to get an immigrant visa AFTER the I-130 has been approved. I agree with attorney Devore. At some point you are going to need to do the research yourself or bite-the bullit an pay an immigration attorney for specific advice. This forum is not intened to guide you through the entire process of your specific case.

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