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My wife had a visa interview the end of Sept. and she was refused due to me not being a domicile resident. They gave us a the blue paper (OF-194) with instructions on how to re-establish domicile. As evidence I sent them, a letter declaring my full intention to return with her, voter ID, current Missouri driver's license, Missouri tax returns for the last 3 years, various bank statements from the last 3 years from my US account, mail delivered to my address in the states (my parent's home), expiring contract and visa.. Then we were refused again and sent the same sheet with the same instructions.

What do we need to send to prove I'm re-establishing domicile in the US? We plan on sending my job search correspondence, a one year lease between my mother and ,A plane ticket to America, and a bank transfer from my wife's Chinese account to my American account. I know it is different from consulate to consulate. Does anyone know if this would be enough? Any ideas for how I could strengthen my case? Please, help I really really really don't want to fail.

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Douglas Custodio   7

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I'm a little concerned. We got a RFE of Proof of US Domicile and we need to bring all supporting documentation to the interview. But we were thinking about bringing the same stuff you presented. Well, my wife is pregnant, do you think that could help?

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a lease is excellent, btw.

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I'm a little concerned. We got a RFE of Proof of US Domicile and we need to bring all supporting documentation to the interview. But we were thinking about bringing the same stuff you presented. Well, my wife is pregnant, do you think that could help?

I don't know if your wife being pregnant would help at all. From what I have read online the domicile issue varies from embassy to embassy. An immigration lawyer friend of ours was extremely surprised that they didn't accept what I had presented in the first mail out. Apparently, Guangzhou embassy is pretty strict with it which isn't surprising. I know some really care if you are looking for or have a job. I thinking health insurance that is only valid in America would help as well in my case.

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Douglas Custodio   7

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I don't know if your wife being pregnant would help at all. From what I have read online the domicile issue varies from embassy to embassy. An immigration lawyer friend of ours was extremely surprised that they didn't accept what I had presented in the first mail out. Apparently, Guangzhou embassy is pretty strict with it which isn't surprising. I know some really care if you are looking for or have a job. I thinking health insurance that is only valid in America would help as well in my case.

We found out my wife was pregnant while we were vising my in-laws in the US. My wife got approved for temporary medicaid (expired on Oct 31). But then to be permanent I needed to prove employment and they asked for my SSN and stuff, which I don't have. They asked her to reapply when I'm in the US and have a SSN.

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2012-08-23: NVC Received (17 days)

2012-08-25: Return Completed DS-3032

2012-09-04: Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill

2012-09-04: Pay I-864 Bill

2012-09-06: Receive I-864 Package

2012-09-06: Received IV Bill

2012-09-07: Pay IV Bill

2012-09-12: Return Completed I-864

2012-09-12: IV Packet Sent

2012-09-20: AOS RFE

2012-09-22: AOS RFE Sent (from US - scanned)

2012-09-24: AOS RFE Sent (from BR - originals)

2012-09-24: IV Accepted

2012-10-04: AOS RFE (to be presented at interview)

2012-10-04: Case Completed at NVC(42 Days)

2012-10-12: Received Instruction Package

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Douglas Custodio   7

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Here's the list of documents we're bringing with us at the interview to prove US Domicile:

- Car Title

- Missouri Driver's License

- Car Insurance

- US Bank Statement

- Absentee Ballot Affidavit

- Voter Registration

I hope it's enough. Our interview is on November 30th, three weeks from now. Probably we will include a letter from her parents saying we're going to live with them.

Service Center : California Service Center (CSC)

Marriage: 2011-12-29 in Salt Lake City, UT - USA

2012-07-18: I-130 Sent

2012-07-25: USCIS Received

2012-07-26: I-130 NOA1

2012-08-06: I-130 Approved (11 days)

2012-08-23: NVC Received (17 days)

2012-08-25: Return Completed DS-3032

2012-09-04: Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill

2012-09-04: Pay I-864 Bill

2012-09-06: Receive I-864 Package

2012-09-06: Received IV Bill

2012-09-07: Pay IV Bill

2012-09-12: Return Completed I-864

2012-09-12: IV Packet Sent

2012-09-20: AOS RFE

2012-09-22: AOS RFE Sent (from US - scanned)

2012-09-24: AOS RFE Sent (from BR - originals)

2012-09-24: IV Accepted

2012-10-04: AOS RFE (to be presented at interview)

2012-10-04: Case Completed at NVC(42 Days)

2012-10-12: Received Instruction Package

2012-11-30: Interview Date

2012-11-30: Interview Result: APPROVED

2012-12-04: Visa Received

2012-12-12: US Entry

2012-12-22: SSN Received

2013-01-02: Greencard Received

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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Please note - you have to prove up one of two things, aye?

1. proof of re-establishing domicile in the USA or

2. proof of domicile in the USA.

Do not mix these two, please.

to prove up re-establishing domicile, a lease is useful.

Don't have a lease but have a place to stay? A letter from the human who's house yer gonna be living in, is useful (I say required, but meh)

__so that's minimal stuff. Anything else you add, is more than minimal and a good thing.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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pushbrk   13,639

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My wife had a visa interview the end of Sept. and she was refused due to me not being a domicile resident. They gave us a the blue paper (OF-194) with instructions on how to re-establish domicile. As evidence I sent them, a letter declaring my full intention to return with her, voter ID, current Missouri driver's license, Missouri tax returns for the last 3 years, various bank statements from the last 3 years from my US account, mail delivered to my address in the states (my parent's home), expiring contract and visa.. Then we were refused again and sent the same sheet with the same instructions.

What do we need to send to prove I'm re-establishing domicile in the US? We plan on sending my job search correspondence, a one year lease between my mother and ,A plane ticket to America, and a bank transfer from my wife's Chinese account to my American account. I know it is different from consulate to consulate. Does anyone know if this would be enough? Any ideas for how I could strengthen my case? Please, help I really really really don't want to fail.

Thank you

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pizal81   0

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Please note - you have to prove up one of two things, aye?

1. proof of re-establishing domicile in the USA or

2. proof of domicile in the USA.

Do not mix these two, please.

to prove up re-establishing domicile, a lease is useful.

Don't have a lease but have a place to stay? A letter from the human who's house yer gonna be living in, is useful (I say required, but meh)

__so that's minimal stuff. Anything else you add, is more than minimal and a good thing.

Thanks a lot. I was going back and forth on mixing the two and you helped me decide to stick to exactly what they asked for.

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pushbrk   13,639

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bump

Why are you bumping this. It appears you have your answer and have made your decision on action. Do you have further questions? If so, go ahead and ask.

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pushbrk   13,639

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I think I'll go with the note from my parents that says Nancy and I can live there. I think my parents would have to sublet to me and I don't know if that raises red flags in their eyes. Is a lease stronger than a letter from somebody saying I can live there?

The note will be sufficient, along with the other things you listed.

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