Proof of domicile while USC lives overseas

[J&B 52]

Hi all, 

 

I am unable to get a clear answer by doing a search for my question. 

 

My fiance is the USC and we both live in South Korea where we teach English. We are about to file our i-129f, but we are now unsure as to when we need to provide proof that my fiancé had the intent to reestablish US domicile. 

 

Do do we need it now or for the embassy interview part of the K1 process? 

 

Thanks all. 

[msscarlette 488]

They will specify the needed documents  in the Packet 3, evidence of domicile is under the (Form I-134) affidavit of support from the petitioner. 

 

Here is a sample letter from one of the members here in Visa Journey. 

 

NAME
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
FORM I-1864
No. 15 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

 

Edited September 17, 2017 by msscarlette

[Camie 72]

On 9/13/2017 at 9:56 PM, J&B said:

Hi all, 

 

I am unable to get a clear answer by doing a search for my question. 

 

My fiance is the USC and we both live in South Korea where we teach English. We are about to file our i-129f, but we are now unsure as to when we need to provide proof that my fiancé had the intent to reestablish US domicile. 

 

Do do we need it now or for the embassy interview part of the K1 process? 

 

Thanks all. 

 

I just came from my k1 visa interview at the US embassy in Manila and we got approved.

 

Here's our situation:

 

USC fiancé gained citizenship through parents. He has never lived in the US. No proof of domicile. He's simply a dual citizen who has lived in the Philippines his ENTIRE life. 

 

I thought these here would be HUGE issues but I think it's a case to case basis. Why? The purpose of a K1 visa is to get married in the USA within 90 days. It's absolutely useless to apply for one if you have no intentions of marrying and living in the US. So I think it's common sense that when people apply for it, that's the end goal of the couple.

 

For our interview, there are two steps: pre-screening with a Filipino consul and then the final interview with an American consul. The first interview with the Filipino consul, he did ask my fiancé when he was last living in the US. We said never. The consul told us lacking domicile might be a problem but we told him we're planning to migrate and leave by the end of September because my fiancé starts acting school on Oct 2. The consul tried his best to be detailed about our case in the system and was typing a lot. We were nervous because, like everyone had advised to me in this forum, my fiancé needed to establish domicile first... even going as far as telling me to have him move to the US ahead of me. 

 

When the American consul interviewed us, he only asked how long we've been a couple, how we met, if we live together now (yes, with his family) and that's it! He mostly asked about me, my travels, work and if I'm financially ok (I'm a blogger so I can work anywhere in the world with no issues) -- then my visa was approved! 

 

 

It's really a case to case basis. Try to gather as much evidence that you plan to settle down in the US once you get your visa. When we started our petition, our letters of intent to marry also included our plans of moving to NYC to start our life together because it's been our dream to live there. 

 

Proof of domicile and all other requirements are needed for AOS stage, but by then you and your fiancé will be domiciled in the US, so no problems!

 

Just try to be as detailed as possible, and good luck! 😄

 

 

**** I'd also like to note that the I-134 isn't an absolute requirement for the US embassy in Manila. But we prepared one anyway, and also got a family member (his aunt who is in the US) to be or co-sponsor, just in case they ask. But they didn't ask to see any financial support documents. Maybe it was because of my travel history? My work as a blogger? I don't know. So check the requirements for US Embassy in South Korea! Sometimes the I-134 isn't a mandatory requirement. They only MIGHT ask to see it.

 

Edited September 18, 2017 by Camie