USEM Specific--Is Proof of Domicile much of a Problem?

[SuperDuper! 230]

I rarely see anyone having much of a problem with Proof of Domicile, when getting awarded a fiancee/spousal Visa to US.

What satisfies the Consulate for this requirement? It seems the petitioner really isnt being asked to provide specific proof of domicile. Is it a steady work history, or the address on his tax return or pay stub? Other consulates seem to be more strict on seeing proof of domicile.

I guess I'm wondering if I should provide utility bills and insurance and extra things with my I-134.

I have lived at my same domicile for many years, so it's not like I'm unstable in my housing situation or anything, It just seems that we are not asked to go out of our way to prove it at the USEM.

Any feedback welcome.

Cheers, and good luck to all SLEC and USEM candidates this week!

[tallcoolone 102]

They don't really care where you live or how you live, They just want you make a certain amount of dollars to support your fiance or get a sponsor.

[SuperDuper! 230]

They don't really care where you live or how you live, They just want you make a certain amount of dollars to support your fiance or get a sponsor.

I get that, dude, but some folks have been asked for proof of domicile, and Im just interested to know what satisfies the USEM consulate. Obviously, if the guy is making barely above poverty line, and only has a PO Box address, that would trigger red flags. But if the man makes a respectable salary, then a reasonable assumption can be made that he has a stable roof for his lady to live under.

Any further experiences or opinions about this appreciated.

[Tahoma 2,292]

I read about "Proof of Domicile" on the USEM web site. From what little I remember about "Proof of Domicile," it seems to come into play when a U.S. citizen who is living in the Philippines files a fiancée or a spousal visa for his Filipino spouse, including a Direct Consular Filing. The U.S. citizen must either prove they have a place to live in the U.S. or that they (at least) have a written agreement for the place where they will be living.

There is also a thread in the Canada forum that discusses the subject.

I did not provide anything extra with my I-134, like utility bills nor insurance papers.

[SuperDuper! 230]

I read about "Proof of Domicile" on the USEM web site. From what little I remember about "Proof of Domicile," it seems to come into play when a U.S. citizen who is living in the Philippines files a fiancée or a spousal visa for his Filipino spouse, including a Direct Consular Filing. The U.S. citizen must either prove they have a place to live in the U.S. or that they (at least) have a written agreement for the place where they will be living.

There is also a thread in the Canada forum that discusses the subject.

I did not provide anything extra with my I-134, like utility bills nor insurance papers.

Yes, I read that thread now. It clearly seems that the domicile issue comes up strong if the petitioner petitions the beneficiary while outside of the US. Or lists his address as Tent City, SkidRow, Los Angeles, CA.