Domicile

[ChefJW 0]

Our case was originally denied and so while awaiting a decision in Federal court I (American) went to Brazil with my wife (Brazilian). I obtained a CIE card through our son and have only been in Brazil for 5 months when we won our case and the USCIS re-reviewed and approved our I-130. So we are processing through NVC and the interview will be in Rio de Janeiro.

We are preparing to send all our documents in, but we are having a concern about domicile.

I still have strong ties to the U.S. and am going to send a written explanation about why I am in Brazil along with evidence that I am domicile and have plans to return with my wife;

Proof of property; paid property tax, homeowners insurance, and deed

Tax returns from the last three years

Bank account

Credit card accounts

Valid drivers license

Quote from international moving company

Job offer

We are just worried that if this would be enough and if me having a CIE card will cause any conflict?

I have no monetary attachment in Brazil (job, bank account, property) nothing in my name.

We are worried and wanted to reach out to this community for help, has anyone been in similar situations.

Thank You All

[jwcir12016 32]

I lived in Peru with a CE f(their form of CIE) for a year and half with my husband, I also had nothing in my name in Peru and very few ties to US other than a bank account and a job offer when I was about to return, I used my parent's address on the documentation. I had absolutely no problems, I can't imagine that it would be any different for you. Good luck!