Immigrant Visas
Filing an I-130 Petition at the Embassy for a Spouse or Child
If you are a US citizen who has been residing in the UAE for the past 6 months, you may file an I-130 petition for a spouse or child directly at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Proof of residency is required.
Please click on the following links for instructions on how to file at the embassy for:
NOTE: If you have not resided in the United Arab Emirates for the past 6 months, you must submit an I-130 petition to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Center having jurisdiction over your place of residence (for more information visit www.uscis.gov).