Proof of Domicile required?

[raptora 48]

For those who have had or are about to have their K1 interview, was wondering what you were doing for Proof of Domicile in the US.

 

Are you just including it in your packet, or is it something they request during the interview portion itself?

 

I currently reside in the US, but I'm at a bit of a loss as far as 'proof' since my lawyer is asking if I have utility bills. I have my mobile phone bill, credit card bills, my tax returns, pay stubs, a recent car purchase, my banking account, California Real ID, etc. all with my current US address.. should I be concerned that this is not enough? I currently don't pay for any utilities like water/power or anything like that. 

 

Edited February 17, 2019 by raptora

[NikLR 13,220]

generally speaking your pay stubs will show you live and work in the USA.  domicile is really only an issue for USCs who are living and working outside the USA. 

[C90 376]

27 minutes ago, raptora said:

For those who have had or are about to have their K1 interview, was wondering what you were doing for Proof of Domicile in the US.

 

Are you just including it in your packet, or is it something they request during the interview portion itself?

 

I currently reside in the US, but I'm at a bit of a loss as far as 'proof' since my lawyer is asking if I have utility bills. I have my mobile phone bill, credit card bills, my tax returns, pay stubs, a recent car purchase, my banking account, California Real ID, etc. all with my current US address.. should I be concerned that this is not enough? I currently don't pay for any utilities like water/power or anything like that. 

 

Where did you find the info that you need this in your situation? I had my K1 interview last year (Amsterdam), and they don't ask for it if there's no reason for (reason would be if the USC lives outside the US at the time of the interview)

Like NikLR said, pay stubs (that you need for the I-134) are proof that the USC resides in the US.

[raptora 48]

21 minutes ago, C90 said:

Where did you find the info that you need this in your situation? I had my K1 interview last year (Amsterdam), and they don't ask for it if there's no reason for (reason would be if the USC lives outside the US at the time of the interview)

Like NikLR said, pay stubs (that you need for the I-134) are proof that the USC resides in the US.

Our Packet 3 referred us to the generic checklist (https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/07/Packet3Instructions-K1.pdf).

 

I do have an immigration lawyer I'm using for this process, and they recommended quite a few documents (in particular the utility bills). So far my experience with them is that they err on the side of caution. My I-129f does show my address and employer history, so I'm hoping they won't even ask for it? 

 

We currently have our paperwork divided into Petitioner, Beneficiary, Evidence of Relationship, and then Proof of Domicile, so I'm guessing we don't even have to give them the Domicile stuff unless they ask for it?

[C90 376]

6 minutes ago, raptora said:

Our Packet 3 referred us to the generic checklist (https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/07/Packet3Instructions-K1.pdf).

 

I do have an immigration lawyer I'm using for this process, and they recommended quite a few documents (in particular the utility bills). So far my experience with them is that they err on the side of caution. My I-129f does show my address and employer history, so I'm hoping they won't even ask for it? 

 

We currently have our paperwork divided into Petitioner, Beneficiary, Evidence of Relationship, and then Proof of Domicile, so I'm guessing we don't even have to give them the Domicile stuff unless they ask for it?

Apparently Canada asks way more then Amsterdam. You can take pay stubs as proof of domicile, since your address should be on it (usually). Idk if they're going to ask for it, but better have it then not I guess since its on the list.

[NikLR 13,220]

As a Canadian, I'm telling you if you put on the I-134 that you're domiciled in the USA, and you have 6 months of paystubs showing your US address and you have your tax returns also showing a US address, you don't need anymore than that. 

 

 

Your lawyer is making it more complicated than it needs to be. 

Edited February 17, 2019 by NikLR

[raptora 48]

On 2/17/2019 at 3:35 PM, NikLR said:

As a Canadian, I'm telling you if you put on the I-134 that you're domiciled in the USA, and you have 6 months of paystubs showing your US address and you have your tax returns also showing a US address, you don't need anymore than that. 

 

 

Your lawyer is making it more complicated than it needs to be. 

Thanks - hearing all this does help. I was originally just going to provide two months, but I'm going to go ahead and give her six (along with my returns) and a couple other things just in case. Do we hand these all in together, or will they specifically ask for proof of domicile during the interview? 

[NikLR 13,220]

16 hours ago, raptora said:

Thanks - hearing all this does help. I was originally just going to provide two months, but I'm going to go ahead and give her six (along with my returns) and a couple other things just in case. Do we hand these all in together, or will they specifically ask for proof of domicile during the interview? 

All together normally. 

[AstroCanada 206]

On 2/18/2019 at 7:09 PM, raptora said:

Thanks - hearing all this does help. I was originally just going to provide two months, but I'm going to go ahead and give her six (along with my returns) and a couple other things just in case. Do we hand these all in together, or will they specifically ask for proof of domicile during the interview? 

Sounds like you'll be properly over-prepared for the interview.  It definitely helps with confidence during the process.  That being said, most people who have straightforward cases have had easy straightforward experiences with the consulate.  My husband's interview for the CR-1 took about 2 1/2 minutes!