Petitioner country of domicile

[halfamill 1]

I've been living with my wife for 3 years abroad and I didn't put United States as country of domicile on the I-864. Am I suppose to upload proof online that I intend to move back to the states or does the applicant show that proof on the interview?

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, halfamill said:

I've been living with my wife for 3 years abroad and I didn't put United States as country of domicile on the I-864. Am I suppose to upload proof online that I intend to move back to the states or does the applicant show that proof on the interview?

The final decision belongs with the consulate officer.  They need to see it at some point 

[halfamill 1]

10 minutes ago, payxibka said:

The final decision belongs with the consulate officer.  They need to see it at some point 

Alright. I read that petioners must be domiciled in the united states so by me putting another country I would receive an automatic rejection.

[Meli022 39]

I've been living abroad with my husband for the past year and a half. I still have my bank accounts, car insurance, license, etc. All as my primary address at my parents house in America. I wrote a letter explaining I was away temporarily and uploaded recent statements and a photo of my license. My past 3 tax returns are US based so I'm hoping this is enough proof. I uploaded it on the NVC website there's a domicile option. Start gathering whatever info you can as I'm sure the embassy will ask for something if you haven't uploaded anything. 

[P0907 127]

You need to either prove domicile or intent to reestablish domicile when the visa is approved.

 

After living outside of the US for 6 years, we wrote a letter explaining that we would be reestablishing domicile and included evidence to prove so. In our case that included flights, new phone number, new car insurance plan, the invoice and itinerary from shipping our pets etc. Basically anything that someone would only do if they were actually moving long term.

 

Currently getting ready to go for my interview in a couple of weeks so it must have worked

[SalishSea 16,965]

The issue of domicile is very consulate-specific.  What may work for one consulate, may not fly at another (Montreal, specifically, is very strict.)  OP, this is why doing a timeline can be helpful here.

[Just Paul 4,591]

On 5/19/2021 at 3:59 PM, halfamill said:

Alright. I read that petioners must be domiciled in the united states so by me putting another country I would receive an automatic rejection.

You have to intend to domicile in the US in order to obtain a visa for your spouse.   Certain consulates require different levels of documentation.

 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

On 5/19/2021 at 5:59 PM, halfamill said:

Alright. I read that petioners must be domiciled in the united states so by me putting another country I would receive an automatic rejection.

I read somewhere that the petitioner must intend to establish domicile in the United States either before or with their beneficiary

[Nitas_man 3,100]

45 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

The issue of domicile is very consulate-specific.  What may work for one consulate, may not fly at another (Montreal, specifically, is very strict.)  OP, this is why doing a timeline can be helpful here.

Saw this before:  What is the standard at Montreal and why is it different from other posts where returning expats are waved through with their beneficiary spouses.

[Just Paul 4,591]

2 hours ago, Nitas_man said:

I read somewhere that the petitioner must intend to establish domicile in the United States either before or with their beneficiary

This is what we did.