When do I need to re establish domicile (merged)

[tommy92 5]

Hi guys,

I have never lived in the US before so I am going to need to attempt to re establish domicile. I am planing to open a US bank account, enroll in a class/school, apply for jobs and show proof that I have been applying, get a quote from a moving company, get a letter from a friend saying I will be staying with them till I find a place to live, contact a real estate agent and get the ball rolling with looking for places to live. My questions are-

Do you think this is enough?

Could you recommend anything else?

And at what stage will I need to show this, is it at the interview?

Thanks so much!

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

Yes, you will need to show it at interview (well, your fiance will).

In Australia, it might well be enough. If you can, I would take a trip to the USA sometime before the interview, so you can register to vote, maybe get a drivers license, and show some proof of physical meetings with employers, looking at homes to live in, tour the school you will go to etc.

[tommy92 5]

Is the establish domicile in relation to another question or form you have to fill out or will they just ask you straight if you have domicile in the usa?

[lost_at_sea 995]

Is the establish domicile in relation to another question or form you have to fill out or will they just ask you straight if you have domicile in the usa?

It's in relation to the I-864 - this form will ask you where you reside.

The instructions for this form explain the domicile requirements: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

[tommy92 5]

Thanks for the reply! But from my knowledge I only fill out the I-134 for k1 interview and the i-184 comes when we apply for the AOS? So will I need to show domicile for the i-134???

[lost_at_sea 995]

Thanks for the reply! But from my knowledge I only fill out the I-134 for k1 interview and the i-184 comes when we apply for the AOS? So will I need to show domicile for the i-134???

The I-134 has fuzzier requirements, because it's only a short-term agreement. Some consulates will apply the rules of the I-864 to the I-134, whereas others will be more lenient.

[tommy92 5]

Hi Guys,

Iv'e asked a similar question before so apologies for that but I didn't really get a solid answer.

What I want to know is if I have to attempt to re establish domicile for a k1 visa? (I have never lived in the usa, currently living in Australia with my fiance) Will they ask this at the interview, or will I need it for form i-134 (we are using a joint sponsor) or is re establishing domicile only for the AOS stage?

I haven't seen anything in packet 3 or 4 for the k1 that asks about domicile and i'm quite sure you don't need it for form i-134, unless they ask my fiance at the interview?

I am so confused I have read many things on here and I just want a solid answer. Thank you all so much!!

Edited September 7, 2016 by tommy92

[lost_at_sea 995]

They're not going to ask to see much, if anything, about domicile coming from Australia is my guess. At the interview, have any documentations available that does show that you're heading back just in case it's asked.

[bigjailerman 318]

Where are you planning to live when you guys get there?

The POE will ask you for an address and need one on the i94. I would establish one before the interview if the question is posed to you.

Edited September 10, 2016 by bigjailerman

[goodlulck52 69]

On 9/11/2016 at 6:56 AM, bigjailerman said:

Where are you planning to live when you guys get there?

The POE will ask you for an address and need one on the i94. I would establish one before the interview if the question is posed to you.

Can I ask what is the address for? Is it a mailing address?

 

Can people give POE a hotel address where they plan to stay before finding a house? Or does it have to be a friend or relative's house before them finding a house?

 

[goodlulck52 69]

On 9/8/2016 at 11:53 AM, tommy92 said:

Hi Guys,

Iv'e asked a similar question before so apologies for that but I didn't really get a solid answer.

What I want to know is if I have to attempt to re establish domicile for a k1 visa? (I have never lived in the usa, currently living in Australia with my fiance) Will they ask this at the interview, or will I need it for form i-134 (we are using a joint sponsor) or is re establishing domicile only for the AOS stage?

I haven't seen anything in packet 3 or 4 for the k1 that asks about domicile and i'm quite sure you don't need it for form i-134, unless they ask my fiance at the interview?

I am so confused I have read many things on here and I just want a solid answer. Thank you all so much!!

I am in a similar situation, so may I ask how it went? Did you have to fly to the US and rent a house or do anything to re-establish a domicile before the K-1 interview?