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Hello all,

I am a USC, my parents are LPR. One of them petitioned their son under 21. His interview at the embassy is coming up soon.

The petitioner has been in their home country for about 5 months now. Since May 2025. Taking care of some family business. Planning to come back soon.

Will the list below provide a good proof of US domicile for the petitioner at their son's interview at the embassy:

• Last 2 years tax returns (Petitioner)
• W2 and Pay stubs (Petitioner)
• Active US bank accounts (Petitioner)
• Valid state ID/driving license (Petitioner)
• Electricity and internet/phone bills in their name from the address they live at here till May 2025. (Petitioner - no longer living there. Ended their rental in April/May 2025)
• Active PO box in their name to continue receiving their mail (Petitioner)
• Affidavit from the petitioner that they didn't abandon their residency here. Stating they are in their home country to represent me in property purchase acting as an agent through POA from me. Explaining that their job here was closed for the summer, hence they were able to go instead of me due to my employment commitments. (not currently employed)
• Affidavit from me (i am a joint sponsor as well) stating that I granted them POA to act as my agent in our home country to purchase a property in my name. As I was not able to take time off from work. Stating that upon their return, they will be staying with me at my home until they decide their next housing plans.
• A copy of the said POA and the property sale contract
• Bills, insurance and other mail showing that I currently live in that address.

How does these look? Do you think they are sufficient to prove on going ties to the US and proof of domicile upon their return?

Thanks!

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