US Citizen living in Norway - want to move with Norwegian husband

[jessicarein 0]

Hi there! 

 

I looked a bit on the fourms, but could not find any updated information on how to petition for my husband when I am living in Norway. 

 

My background is that I moved to Norway at the age of 7 and have lived here ever since. Married a wonderful Norwegian five years ago and now we want to live in the states for a while

He works as a wedding photographer in our AS company and would continue that work also in the USA. I on the other hand would have to find a job

 

I have started filing the I-130 form, but get stuck at blocks 12a – 12e., “Provide the address in the United States where the beneficiary intends to live.”

We dont live in the USA, so I do not have an address to provide. 

 

I also do not have a USCIS field office in Norway, nor is Norway a country on USCIS homepage when trying to "book an appointment". 

My embassy said to call USCIS. I called the London and Frankfurt field office and got the same message that everything I needed was on the homepage. 

I found a number to USCIS in the USA, they told me to contact a field office via "book an appointment" - but Norway is not listed.. I feel like I am in limbo  

 

So questions are: 

 

* what do I add in the 12a - e area on the i-130 form? 

* where do I send it? 

 

Thank you in advance <3  

[Coco8 1,059]

You have to set up a US domicile. There are multiple ways to do this but you have to start by getting an address. It can be a relative's place or a friend's place. Then, you will have to go to the US to set up a number of things like a bank account, etc. etc. You can look that up.

 

For the package, it gets mailed to the US. 

 

 

 

[Mollie09 1,543]

Have you been paying US  taxes as required of citizens living abroad?

[jessicarein 0]

12 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

You have to set up a US domicile. There are multiple ways to do this but you have to start by getting an address. It can be a relative's place or a friend's place. Then, you will have to go to the US to set up a number of things like a bank account, etc. etc. You can look that up.

 

For the package, it gets mailed to the US. 

 

 

 

Thank you for your reply I have loads of friends and relatives in the USA, so we can figure that out! 

[jessicarein 0]

1 minute ago, Mollie09 said:

Have you been paying US  taxes as required of citizens living abroad?

Considering this is the first time I have heard of that, no. Again, I moved when I was 7- was not employeed at that time  

 

How much in taxes per year? Where can I read more about this, do you know? 

[Gorkhali 214]

Here is the domicile checklist some ideas. All the things you said he doesn't have he needs to get.

What if I (the petitioner) live with my spouse in their foreign country? Do I need to include anything in either package?

You'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 3 and 4) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

FORM I-864

Part 4, Question 5: Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:

• Maintained my XXXX voter registration

• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box

• Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union

• Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank

• Maintained my XXXX drivers license

• Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX

• Maintained my US investment account with XXXX

• Maintained my US PO box

• Maintained licensure by the XXXX

• Maintained membership in the XXXX

• Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Voter registration card showing permanent US address

• XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address

• XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address

• Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address

• Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX license currently up to date

• Renewal of XXXX membership

• County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:

• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in

• Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school

• Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car

• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Lease agreement for our house

• Email from schools regarding registration requirements

• Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry

• Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

NAME

[Gorkhali 214]

there is a plenty of thread on Domicile .. Please use the search function of VJ

 

Here i have copied couple of them

 

[Mollie09 1,543]

24 minutes ago, jessicarein said:

Considering this is the first time I have heard of that, no. Again, I moved when I was 7- was not employeed at that time  

 

How much in taxes per year? Where can I read more about this, do you know? 

You will need to file back taxes:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxpayers-living-abroad

[Villanelle 4,124]

Norway goes through Stockholm Embassy. https://se.usembassy.gov/visas/ specifically-https://se.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/family-based-immigration/

Edited August 22, 2017 by Damara

[Lemonslice 5,323]

19 hours ago, Mollie09 said:

Have you been paying US  taxes as required of citizens living abroad?

Filling might be required, however most Americans abroad have nothing to pay.

[GreatDane 366]

A trip to the US (for you) and Stockholm (for him) might be in order. You need to setup US domicile and file back taxes. In most cases, you won't owe anything but you have to report that you've declared and paid at least US equivalent taxes. It's complicated and a pain, but there are rules against double taxation and agreements in place. However, all US citizens must declare all foreign and domestic income. For him, Stockholm is the correct place for immigration visas for Scandinavia.

[csk2b1 44]

52 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Filling might be required, however most Americans abroad have nothing to pay.

I lived overseas with my American wife. She filed a tax return every year (she was also working) then one year, she even received a tax refund!