Hyd-Pdx

My case is a little different.. I guess..

I am an American citizen, my husband is Indian and we've been married
for a year. I've been living in India all this time.. we met online and
he has never been to America...

On April 5th, we submitted an I-130 Petition at the Embassy in New
Delhi, and we received a confirmation letter on the 28th..

I am so confused about what to do now.. Since I LIVE in India.. I'm here
on a long-term visa and all.. I am not employeed in America, I can't
show proof of employment/income.

Originally, I was considering returning to the US and working, so I
could show proof of income. Now, I just learned I"m pregnant (due around
Christmas) and I don't want to go back to America and work.. health care
is much cheaper here, and I'll need emotional support from my husband
during my pregnancy.. I can't live alone where I have no one, plus work
and all that...

So, my dad has agreed to co-sponsor for us, he makes enough money but my
concerns are...

1) When I filed the I-130 petition, I gave my grandmother's address in
the US as my permanent address.. my father moves a lot, so it's
easier to give my grandmothers.. thus, could my father still sponsor
my husband? Even though we aren't "household members"? Should I file
a changed of address form, and use my father's address? Although I'm
still living in India with my husband...


2) I cannot show any tax transcripts.., I am 20 and never worked before
in the US..


I really don't know what to do. If anyone knows of any comprehensive
websites that explain exactly what to bring to the interview and how to
prepare.. I'd be grateful.


My case is more complicated due to the fact that I am not living in the
US right now, and haven't even visited in a year.. thus I have no proof
of employment, etc

Ian-Mstm

> My case is a little different.. I guess..
>
> I am an American citizen, my husband is Indian and we've been married
> for a year. I've been living in India all this time.. we met online
> and he has never been to America...
>
> On April 5th, we submitted an I-130 Petition at the Embassy in New
> Delhi, and we received a confirmation letter on the 28th..
>
> I am so confused about what to do now.. Since I LIVE in India.. I'm
> here on a long-term visa and all.. I am not employeed in America, I
> can't show proof of employment/income.
>
> Originally, I was considering returning to the US and working, so I
> could show proof of income. Now, I just learned I"m pregnant (due
> around Christmas) and I don't want to go back to America and work..
> health care is much cheaper here, and I'll need emotional support from
> my husband during my pregnancy.. I can't live alone where I have no
> one, plus work and all that...
>
> So, my dad has agreed to co-sponsor for us, he makes enough money but
> my concerns are...
>
> 1) When I filed the I-130 petition, I gave my grandmother's address in
> the US as my permanent address.. my father moves a lot, so it's
> easier to give my grandmothers.. thus, could my father still
> sponsor my husband? Even though we aren't "household members"?
> Should I file a changed of address form, and use my father's
> address? Although I'm still living in India with my husband...
>
>
> 2) I cannot show any tax transcripts.., I am 20 and never worked
> before in the US..
>
>
> I really don't know what to do. If anyone knows of any comprehensive
> websites that explain exactly what to bring to the interview and how
> to prepare.. I'd be grateful.
>
>
> My case is more complicated due to the fact that I am not living in
> the US right now, and haven't even visited in a year.. thus I have no
> proof of employment, etc

You are your husband's sponsor, but yes... your father can still be a
joint sponsor for him as long as he meets the income requirement for his
household plus your husband. As long as your father is able to receive
mail at your grandmother's address, I wouldn't file a change of address.



Eventually, you will be required to show domicile (read: ties) in the
US. Filing tax returns - even though you were not required to at the
time - is one way to demonstrate your ongoing connection to the US.



Start at www.uscis.gov (http://www.uscis.gov). I'm afraid it is
comprehensive, but it's not terribly well organized, so this forum may
remain the best resource for your questions. On the practical side,
since you're going to remain in India until after the birth of your
child, I wouldn't worry about any of this for at least another year.



If this is your biggest concern, your case really is *not* complicated.
Many folks who have successfully navigated the immigration process have
lived outside the US for many more years than you.

Ian

Hyd-Pdx

> You are your husband's sponsor, but yes... your father can still be a
> joint sponsor for him as long as he meets the income requirement for
> his household plus your husband. As long as your father is able to
> receive mail at your grandmother's address, I wouldn't file a change
> of address.
>
>
>
> Eventually, you will be required to show domicile (read: ties) in the
> US. Filing tax returns - even though you were not required to at the
> time - is one way to demonstrate your ongoing connection to the US.
>
>
>
> Start at www.uscis.gov (http://www.uscis.gov). I'm afraid it is
> comprehensive, but it's not terribly well organized, so this forum may
> remain the best resource for your questions. On the practical side,
> since you're going to remain in India until after the birth of your
> child, I wouldn't worry about any of this for at least another year.
>
>
>
> If this is your biggest concern, your case really is *not*
> complicated. Many folks who have successfully navigated the
> immigration process have lived outside the US for many more years
> than you.
>
> Ian

Thanks for your reply..

While I do plan to give birth to my child IN India, we're still
continuing the immigration process... I don't know how long it will
take, but if my husband gets his visa before the baby is born (In
Dec/Jan) then we'll just stay here until the child is born and gets his
passport then we'll go to the US together. But surely his visa will not
be approved before then.. it's such a long process..


My father visits my grandparents weekly, so I guess he can collect mail
there.. but won't they want proof of his address?

Ian-Mstm

> Thanks for your reply..
>
> While I do plan to give birth to my child IN India, we're still
> continuing the immigration process... I don't know how long it will
> take, but if my husband gets his visa before the baby is born (In
> Dec/Jan) then we'll just stay here until the child is born and gets
> his passport then we'll go to the US together. But surely his visa
> will not be approved before then.. it's such a long process..
>
>
> My father visits my grandparents weekly, so I guess he can collect
> mail there.. but won't they want proof of his address?

Your child may or may not be a US citizen at birth, and so may or may
not require a visa. Best to check on this.



No, not really.

Ian