Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

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I am a US citizen currently residing in Pakistan with my husband and 3 kids since the past 7 years. I am now applying for their immigration. I would like to know the following:

1. I have been told that I can apply in Islamabad if I want but I am residing in karachi. Do I have to apply in the local embassy or can I mail directly to the Chicago address given in the I-130.

2. If I am to send the petition to the chicago address. Would it matter that my address in the I-130 as well as the Biographic Info form (G-325A) is of karachi, pakistan?

3. If I can send the petition to the chicago address, do I have to send it directly from pakistan or can I mail it to my sister who can subsequently mail it to chicago?

Thank you and looking forward to your reply


Asked on 11/04/08, 8:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: immigration

You should adhere to the instructions for a U.S. citizen in your particular circumstances(i.e., outside the U.S. filing petition for alien relative) which probably allow for either way that you've referenced.

I doubt, however, that you would be permitted to have it mailed from your sister's address in Chicago which might even be adversely interpreted as somewhat misleading on your part.

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Answered on 11/04/08, 9:32 am
Thuong-Tri Nguyen Thuong-Tri Legal Services, PLLC

Check if the children are US citizens

Were you a US citizen at the time of your children's births?

If you were a US citizen when a child is born, that child may have been born a US citizen. As a US citizen, the child does not need anyone to file an immigration petition for the child.

If a US citizen, what the child needs is proof of the child's US citizenship. For the proof, you will need to contact the US Embassy/Consulate where the child was born and provide the requested documentation. Once the US Embassy/Consulate verifies the documentation, the child will be provided with proof of US citizenship and a US passport.

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Answered on 11/05/08, 7:43 pm


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