Denied Visa at Interview

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

My boss just wrote (on company letter head) that upon my return to the US, I would be employed by the company, my position, and my rate of pay. He also included his email and phone if there were any questions.

[jace5869 9]

It's so weird how different consulates require such radically different evidence. I was only asked if I intended to stay til the visa arrives and then return with my wife and step-son -- during her interview. They didn't even care to see documentation. The Filipino CO merely said to submit it if asked for it from the American CO.

Also, I thought simply stating you would return is evidence, too.

[bigdog 376]

I live in the UK with hubby and we just were approved last week. Things I used to prove I would be re-establishing domicile in the US were, US bank account with a mailing address at the place we will be living at (mom and dad's), letter from my parents stating that we both would be living with them for a bit when we move back, and a letter from my soon to be employer stating that I would be working at the company when I return to the US.

Great action on your part and to help on understanding the establishing a return to USA.

[r060106 109]

Does this proof of domicile stuff apply if you're sending in stuff to the NVC and are a US resident? Do they require something extra at the NVC stage, like a voter registration card or driver's license?

[bellavita38 1]

I live in the UK with hubby and we just were approved last week. Things I used to prove I would be re-establishing domicile in the US were, US bank account with a mailing address at the place we will be living at (mom and dad's), letter from my parents stating that we both would be living with them for a bit when we move back, and a letter from my soon to be employer stating that I would be working at the company when I return to the US.

Was the letter from your parents notarized? I am preparing one as well and I'm not sure if we should notarize or just submit with their original ink signature.

[Boiler 43,533]

It is a Family Reunification visa so you need to show US domicile, not residence.

One set of rules, many interpretations.

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

Was the letter from your parents notarized? I am preparing one as well and I'm not sure if we should notarize or just submit with their original ink signature.

No, it wasn't notarized. Just signed by them both. My dad was our co-sponsor so we just had them do it all at the same time and send the letter along with the I-864 and financial documents.

[Confusedtinybird 41]

It's so weird how different consulates require such radically different evidence. I was only asked if I intended to stay til the visa arrives and then return with my wife and step-son -- during her interview. They didn't even care to see documentation. The Filipino CO merely said to submit it if asked for it from the American CO.

Also, I thought simply stating you would return is evidence, too.

That's one problem with DCF each embassy want some different.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

That's one problem with DCF each embassy want some different.

Not just for DCF actually and why sites like this and selfless members that share are valuable for research.

A lot of these thinsg are not published and sometimes for good reasons by the emabssy so as to not create a scammers bible of sorts.

[r060106 109]

It is a Family Reunification visa so you need to show US domicile, not residence.

One set of rules, many interpretations.

So it is a requirement regardless of whether you live in the beneficiary's country or not? I don't ever remember reading about this in any of the guides or on the DOS website.

[WrotoMco 0]

My boss just wrote (on company letter head) that upon my return to the US, I would be employed by the company, my position, and my rate of pay. He also included his email and phone if there were any questions.

Thanks! I can try this too and a letter from my parents also.

[WrotoMco 0]

Does this proof of domicile stuff apply if you're sending in stuff to the NVC and are a US resident? Do they require something extra at the NVC stage, like a voter registration card or driver's license?

We went from the NVC and I am a US citizen. I also have a voter registration card and a drivers license. I sent in what I thought was enough to prove domicile during the NVC stage and they forwarded it to the Embassy who gave us an interview and then denied us based on this documentation.

[WrotoMco 0]

It's so weird how different consulates require such radically different evidence. I was only asked if I intended to stay til the visa arrives and then return with my wife and step-son -- during her interview. They didn't even care to see documentation. The Filipino CO merely said to submit it if asked for it from the American CO.

Also, I thought simply stating you would return is evidence, too.

ah! you are lucky. This afternoon I called the Embassy for clarification before I send them a bunch of worthless documents and they said "It will be extremely difficult to prove domicile to us while you live in Poland" Their suggestion is that I return to US and wait until they can "reunite" my husband and I. They also asked why I live in Poland... which I am sure is obvious.

Edited October 4, 2013 by WrotoMco

[Darnell 8,478]

ya, that's why you should be chasing after proof of re-establishing domicile (item #2 from my list)

instead of proof of domicile.

[observatorka 197]

ah! you are lucky. This afternoon I called the Embassy for clarification before I send them a bunch of worthless documents and they said "It will be extremely difficult to prove domicile to us while you live in Poland" Their suggestion is that I return to US and wait until they can "reunite" my husband and I. They also asked why I live in Poland... which I am sure is obvious.

this is ridiculous! you love this man, you got married, you made a family and your government wants you to leave your husband for ... nobody knows for how long cause these procedures take a bunch of time. it's against humans rights.

there are procedures in Poland too but separating family members is prohibited.

maybe the officer you were talking to or the one that interviewed your husband had a bad day.

can you please keep me updated cause our situation is very similar.

wish you luck!!! stay strong!!!