I-864 Affidavit of Support Form When Not in US

[silvermask 0]

I am a US citizen and recently married non-US citizen living abroad. I am planning to file for K3 or CR1 Visa. I have a full-time job in US right now.

However, right after filing i-130, I am thinking about quitting my US job, taking a break for few months, and moving in with my wife in her country on temporary bases until the visa process is almost complete. Close to her visa call, I can come back to US and acquire the job. My question is with I-864 -

1. First of all, is it even a good idea for me to live abroad temporarily with my wife? Would I have any issue with the visa process esp. in terms of affidavit of support?

2. If I am living outside of U.S. on temporary bases without US job, how do I show that I am still domiciled in US? I do not own any property here.

3. If I do not have a job, if I show 5 to 6 times poverty guideline income in my US bank balance, would it be sufficient? Or it would be better idea to have co-sponsor?

Has anyone been in similar situation and what is the experience? Any other advise or issues?

[Divs 35]

I am a US citizen and recently married non-US citizen living abroad. I am planning to file for K3 or CR1 Visa. I have a full-time job in US right now.

However, right after filing i-130, I am thinking about quitting my US job, taking a break for few months, and moving in with my wife in her country on temporary bases until the visa process is almost complete. Close to her visa call, I can come back to US and acquire the job. My question is with I-864 -

1. First of all, is it even a good idea for me to live abroad temporarily with my wife? Would I have any issue with the visa process esp. in terms of affidavit of support?

2. If I am living outside of U.S. on temporary bases without US job, how do I show that I am still domiciled in US? I do not own any property here.

3. If I do not have a job, if I show 5 to 6 times poverty guideline income in my US bank balance, would it be sufficient? Or it would be better idea to have co-sponsor?

Has anyone been in similar situation and what is the experience? Any other advise or issues?

I'm not really qualified to comment on the rest of it, but as far as I've heard, the K3 is more or less obsolete, so it is the CR1 for you.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

As mentioned, forget the K3.

1. Good idea from a bonafide marriage point of view, if you can satisfy the affidavit of support somehow (assets, co-sponsor etvc). With the economy as it is, don't rely on being about to come back to the USA and find a job quickly....

2. Since you will be abroad less than a year, that should not be a problem. You will still have a valid drivers license, voter registration, taxes filed a s a resident, and maybe some bills (for putting your furniture into storage, cell phone etc).

3. If you have x5+ in easily liquidated assets then should be fine, as you only need x3. Keep in mind that it needs to be easily liquidated, so an only home or an only car or a 401K may not count (up to the CO).

[silvermask 0]

As mentioned, forget the K3.

1. Good idea from a bonafide marriage point of view, if you can satisfy the affidavit of support somehow (assets, co-sponsor etvc). With the economy as it is, don't rely on being about to come back to the USA and find a job quickly....

2. Since you will be abroad less than a year, that should not be a problem. You will still have a valid drivers license, voter registration, taxes filed a s a resident, and maybe some bills (for putting your furniture into storage, cell phone etc).

3. If you have x5+ in easily liquidated assets then should be fine, as you only need x3. Keep in mind that it needs to be easily liquidated, so an only home or an only car or a 401K may not count (up to the CO).

Thanks for the reply. Really good information. While living abroad temporarily, here are the things I will have in US:

1. Bank accounts

2. Credit cards

3. Active trading account

4. Retirement (IRA and 401k) accounts

5. Driver license

6. Tax done for 2011

7. Mailing address in US

8. Voter registration with new mailing address in US

Since I will be away for 6-7 months, I thought there is no point for me to keep phone, furniture (considering the cost of storage for really old furniture vs. later on buying the new furniture), or car.

Would this be fine? Is there anything else I can do to make my case strong?

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Yeah you will be fine with that.