If you are married to a U.S. citizen and living abroad, you can still immigrate to the United States through a process known as "consular processing." Here are the general steps you would typically follow:
File an Immigrant Petition:
Your U.S. citizen spouse must file an immigrant petition on your behalf. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is used for this purpose. This form establishes the qualifying relationship between you and your U.S. citizen spouse.
Wait for USCIS Approval:
Once the I-13