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You and a joint sponsor need to fill out a form I-864 if your UK salary will not continue in the US from the same source You're paying somebody to explain this to you and understand it so I won't spend a lot of time walking you through it. With an office in London, surely they can prepare you on the domicile documentation London expects.

A lot of information is included in the I-864 instructions. Read all of it several times. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

You might want to read about domicile here straight from the government https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

Particularly look for these (scroll down the page):

FAQs: Domicile

Can a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) petitioner who is not domiciled (living) in the United States be a sponsor?

If the petitioner does not have a domicile in the United States, can a joint sponsor file an I-864?

What kinds of employment abroad can be counted as U.S. domicile?

How can a petitioner establish a domicile?

Don't read the top parts of the page because that's specific to NVC steps which you are skipping entirely.

Yup, been there done all that.

The attorney's email last night is making me question value for money.

Many thanks for your time.

You have just started a new topic concerning validity of your Affidavit of support. Before you asked about the filing fee for the I-864. If your case was processing at the National Visa Center in the US, there would be a fee associated with reviewing the I-864. By doing DCF, you skipped the NVC and that extra fee.

Your question said Was wondering- is that when we pay for the visa & AOS fee? and I replied, there is no affidavit of support fee. Yes there is an I-864 but it's fee-free. Yes you need a joint sponsor.

I don't exactly understand you getting an IIN number. That isn't part of the DCF process to my knowledge. Does your attorney know what he's doing? That sounds like a NVC step. Explain the steps you have done and why you are waiting on the attorney for something?

As is said, I think I have read so many different things on many different forums that information has crossed RE: NVC and DCF. Forget my mention of IIN#.

From the top:

We live here in the UK

Sought council in the USA during our visit with relatives. Immigration in Seattle (whom also have a law office in London) to prep papers.

I-130 filed through London DCF

ARCO complete

Knightsbridge medical attended

DS-260 complete

Last step before the readiness was the I-864, which the attorney was to prepare. During our original consultation with the attorney in Seattle, a joint co-sponsor was discussed and agreed upon (my brother in law.) Received an email from the attorney yesterday which was confusing; she stated my income was sufficient so we would not need my brother in law as a co-sponsor, however I thought since we currently reside in the UK and are relocating to the US, without assets/sufficient bank balance in the US, we would need a joint co-sponsor to claim financial responsibility (so to speak) while we get transitioned.

After reading the domiciliary requirements from other forums, it still seems about clear as mud- yes, I have bank accounts in the UK, a driver's license, voting registration, etc..so I still have ties. However, those bank accounts don't contain impressive balances

Sorry, don't know what you mean by the IIN#

Your fee for the visa is $325. There is no affidavit of support fee if you filed the petition in London because your American spouse lives in the UK with you. That's for applicants processing at the NVC The instructions on the London website say:

Immigrant Visa Applicants pay the fee to the Embassy cashier on the day of the visa interview. Fees may be paid in cash sterling or dollar equivalent; by International Money Order or Bankers Draft; Credit Card Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Discover or American Express; or Debit Card with the Visa logo. The Embassy does not accept any other credit or debit cards, or personal checks.

K Visa Applicants pay the MRV application fee via the Consular Sections Visa Information and Appointment Services contractor prior to the visa interview. Information regarding payment will be provided to you in your visa interview appointment letter.

You will need to arrange for the courier once you are assigned an appointment date https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/registering-with-the-courier-service-immigrant/

Sorry, IIN # = Invoice Identification Number.

I think I've read that much recently, I have confused myself!

I (I'm the USC) thought there had to be an I-864 (co-sponsor, that is) since we are doing DCF and without assets/savings in the US for initial support upon arrival. My income here in the UK exceeds the guidelines for the 125% poverty line threshold (but obviously that particular income stops when I move...)

I've probably just overwhelmed myself with information and am mixing it all up at this point!

So when I buy the one way ticket I'm trying to figure out based on what people have said on this forum the best POE - I'll be moving to Pennsylvania so my options right now are Philadelphia, JFK, Newark or Dublin.

How is Dublin as a POE? I've never personally cleared customs at Dublin prior to flying to the USA as I've always went via Heathrow, but if it saves loads of time it might be worth doing it

I am contemplating the same when our time comes! I've received positive feedback about using Dublin as a POE. They said it took about 30 minutes, the USC spouse just got breakfast while the UK spouse handed over their envelope and went through the process. I wasn't told much other than it was quick and easy enough!

We normally visit the US on the BFS->EWR flight and haven't had a hard time with customs due to the fact we have had to use wheelchair service before which breezes you through the line. Newark can be hit and miss with crazy immigration lines. They've recently changed their line system too.

Hiya.. new member dropping in here. I am in a similar boat! I'm just awaiting my attorney (in Seattle) to send me the I-864 so I can hit the ready button. Was wondering- is that when we pay for the visa & AOS fee? I'm awaiting the IIN # to do so as I only just submitted my DS-260 (NIGHTMARE!!) form. I'm wondering if I made a mistake by waiting to do the DS-260 or what!