Yes, you can file an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative even if you live outside the United States. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may submit the petition by mailing it to the appropriate USCIS lockbox in the U.S. In some situations, U.S. citizens living abroad may also file directly with a U.S. embassy or consulate if there are urgent humanitarian circumstances, military service considerations, or if USCIS has authorized the consular office to accept the petition. However, in most cases, the petition is filed with USCIS inside the United States, and after approval, the case is forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) and then to the U.S. consulate abroad where the relative will apply for the immigrant visa.