How to prove US domicile to the Guangzhou consulate

[Ryan H 3,925]

Sorry, I just bumped it so I could find it easier. I was on here and had to leave in a hurry.

Instead of bumping threads, you should go to the upper right corner of the screen where you will see your username. Click on the arrow next to your username for a drop down menu to appear. In that menu, you will see "My Content" as one of the options, click on that option and it will take you to all the threads you have started and posted in.

[pizal81 0]

Should I resend anything I sent the first time around? Do they take previously sent material into consideration?

[pizal81 0]

I have been asking questions on www.justanswer.com and the expert on immigration after I had asked if going back to America would resolve the is you. She said yes and getting a job while there would help too. Then I followed up asking if that was necessary and she confirmed that as well since I have been in China for seven years with some trips home.

What do you guys think?

[Darnell 8,480]

I am remiss from mentioning,

that Canadiens have this issue at times,

and they have a topic that covers this, in toto,

over at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/164618-proving-domicile-when-not-living-in-the-us/

take a look at the first 2 pages, and the last 10 pages.

[pizal81 0]

I am remiss from mentioning,

that Canadiens have this issue at times,

and they have a topic that covers this, in toto,

over at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/164618-proving-domicile-when-not-living-in-the-us/

take a look at the first 2 pages, and the last 10 pages.

Ok, thanks for all the advice. I'd like to get this done even if it means preceding my wife to America. I'll definitely check out that link.

[pizal81 0]

To their credit they didn't seem to misunderstand the law. They seemed to be telling me what would be a near guarantee to resolve the problem. I was the one who brought it up. They felt the note from my mom wouldn't prove much and that I should get a three month lease at some corporate housing in my area.

We have some friends who just brought their maid/friend to America and they used a lawyer. It cost them $700 but a lot of that was fees for filling out forms. He seemed to know the consulate very well telling them what her chances of success were. (He said 85% chance of success on the 2nd visit and she got the visa) I went ahead and sent him an email outlining my wife and I's situation.

[pizal81 0]

Do you think that going back first is overkill? I am willing to go back to the states first, but I don't prefer it.

Keep in mind that I've been in China for 7 years and have gotten two OF-194's already.

Edited November 10, 2012 by pizal81

[pushbrk 14,045]

Do you think that going back first is overkill? I am willing to go back to the states first, but I don't prefer it.

Keep in mind that I've been in China for 7 years and have gotten two OF-194's already.

I think your latest response will be sufficient. If it turns out not to be, you can always take the next step by going back and actually establishing domicile.

[pizal81 0]

I think your latest response will be sufficient. If it turns out not to be, you can always take the next step by going back and actually establishing domicile.

When corresponding with the embassy whoever sent me an email said when we send back this packet they will make a final decision. According to the OF-194 if a fail to convince them of my reestablishing of domicile they will reject me as the petition and change send another one, but instead of domicile the complaint would be "public burden". I just want to make sure we have a really good chance of passing before we move on in the process.

[pushbrk 14,045]

When corresponding with the embassy whoever sent me an email said when we send back this packet they will make a final decision. According to the OF-194 if a fail to convince them of my reestablishing of domicile they will reject me as the petition and change send another one, but instead of domicile the complaint would be "public burden". I just want to make sure we have a really good chance of passing before we move on in the process.

When you leave out critical information about your case, you can count on unreliable advice. Based on the above, send evidence you've actually moved back to the USA and established domicile there.

[pizal81 0]

We got a green acceptance letter in the mail requesting my wife to send her passport in Friday. We just need to send in an I-864 and 2009-2010 taxes of my cosponsor.

[Darnell 8,480]

excellent news! Getting closer, so that's a plus...

[pizal81 0]

Thanks Darnell, our senator helped clear up the domicile issue. So that guy has my vote next election. (I probably wouldn't have voted for him otherwise) We are going to send the required documents tonight.