I-864 domicile

[G_ngan 2]

I thought I-864 is for financially supporting your spouse? NVC site says "If you completed Form I-864, I-864A, or I-864EZ and your mailing address and/or place of residence is not in the United States, but your country of domicile is the United States, write an explanation and provide documentary evidence indicating how you meet the domicile requirement. Review our FAQs to learn more about domicile."

 

My family and I live overseas but we have sufficient funds/cash according to the requirement. So what exactly do I need to do?

[Liam2021 551]

As a petitioner, where do you live right now?

If you has not been living in U.S for a long time. You must submit evidence that you maintain domicle. For example: mail, vote registration, bank statement.

Edited October 4, 2019 by H&T

[SalishSea 16,764]

8 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

I thought I-864 is for financially supporting your spouse? NVC site says "If you completed Form I-864, I-864A, or I-864EZ and your mailing address and/or place of residence is not in the United States, but your country of domicile is the United States, write an explanation and provide documentary evidence indicating how you meet the domicile requirement. Review our FAQs to learn more about domicile."

 

My family and I live overseas but we have sufficient funds/cash according to the requirement. So what exactly do I need to do?

Read about the domicile requirements, and the US-based income requirements.

[G_ngan 2]

6 minutes ago, H&T said:

As a petitioner, where do you live right now?

Overseas with oversea income.

 

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Read about the domicile requirements, and the US-based income requirements.

I have no US-based income as I work oversea.

[SalishSea 16,764]

4 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

Overseas with oversea income.

 

I have no US-based income as I work oversea.

Only income that will continue when you return to the US will be counted towards the requirements for sponsoring an immigrant.

[Liam2021 551]

6 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

Overseas with oversea income.

 

I have no US-based income as I work oversea.

Be prepare to get a join sponsor as well as support documents to prove you maintain U.S domicile.

[G_ngan 2]

7 minutes ago, H&T said:

Be prepare to get a join sponsor as well as support documents to prove you maintain U.S domicile.

Is there other method? Like proofing my US domicile? Opening a bank account, transferring funds, looking for a house, asking school admission requirement, etc?

 

12 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Only income that will continue when you return to the US will be counted towards the requirements for sponsoring an immigrant.

I recall reading somewhere that as long as my asset is more than 125% of the poverty then I don't need to have US income. I mean not all people immediately find a job when they move back. 

[Just Paul 4,591]

Did you file your US tax returns for the last 3 years?

 

You can use cash assets for your I-864.

What items do you have regarding your US domicile?

[Just Paul 4,591]

Just now, G_ngan said:

I recall reading somewhere that as long as my asset is more than 125% of the poverty then I don't need to have US income. I mean not all people immediately find a job when they move back. 

It is at least 3x 125% of I-864p.   CO officier can still deny.

[SalishSea 16,764]

3 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

I mean not all people immediately find a job when they move back. 

What most USCs end up doing is moving back earlier to establish domicile, get a job, etc.

4 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

I recall reading somewhere that as long as my asset is more than 125% of the poverty then I don't need to have US income.

Unfortunately, that will not be enough.

[G_ngan 2]

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Did you file your US tax returns for the last 3 years?

 

You can use cash assets for your I-864.

What items do you have regarding your US domicile?

Yes, I did file the last 3 years.

 

I just opened a bank account earlier this year and has been transferring funds to it. Visited few months back looking for a house but have not rented one as I do not know how long it takes for my family's visa to approve. We've narrowed down to a community and asked about schooling but no action as son doesn't have the 'right' to enroll yet.

 

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

It is at least 3x 125% of I-864p.   CO officier can still deny.

Got it. I've prepared around 200% for this move. Hopefully that's enough. Thanks.

Edited October 4, 2019 by G_ngan

[Just Paul 4,591]

You do  not need to re-establish domicile before filing the petitions.   You do need to re-establish it before the interview.

[SalishSea 16,764]

11 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

Got it. I've prepared around 200% for this move. Hopefully that's enough. Thanks.

200% of the FPL for your family size, with no US-based income?   I would make sure to have a joint sponsor lined up as well.

Edited October 4, 2019 by Jorgedig

[Nitas_man 3,100]

15 minutes ago, G_ngan said:

Yes, I did file the last 3 years.

 

I just opened a bank account earlier this year and has been transferring funds to it. Visited few months back looking for a house but have not rented one as I do not know how long it takes for my family's visa to approve. We've narrowed down to a community and asked about schooling but no action as son doesn't have the 'right' to enroll yet.

 

Got it. I've prepared around 200% for this move. Hopefully that's enough. Thanks.

You need to show 3X the 125% poverty for your household size.  Liquid, preferably parked in the US

Transferring your assets to the US etc go a long way towards establishing intent to domicile.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

14 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You do  not need to re-establish domicile before filing the petitions.   You do need to re-establish it before the interview.

OP only needs to establish INTENT to domicile