Abdel Hady

14 hours ago, kyrachos said:

Hi, I lived with my husband in Egypt throughout the entire process of applying for his visa, receiving it, and moving to the US. I was living outside of the US for about 2.5 years total (it took about a year and 3 months for the visa). What everyone above said is correct, so I won't repeat it, but your wife doesn't need to prove domicile or her intent to reestablish domicile until you get to the NVC stage (which is months from filing the I-130 at USCIS). It's something you need to be aware of and start coming up with documents to prove her domicile/intent to reestablish domicile, but you don't actually have to provide them at the beginning of the process.

When we applied, I sent documents to a relative in the US via Aramex and she wrote a check drafted from her US bank account to pay the filing fee. I had US bank accounts at the time, but no checkbooks, so I couldn't write the check myself. We also used this relative's address as the address where I intended to reestablish domicile and where I was having mail sent to (not just for the visa, but in general), so it might be worthwhile for your wife to do something similar.

We didn't have any financial ties like bank accounts, apartment leases, etc. in Egypt, so I wrote a letter explaining why (I work for a US company, so no need for an Egyptian bank account, husband owns our apartment in Egypt, etc. etc.) and another explanation of the evolution of our relationship, from meeting, visits (including passport stamps), marriage, and everything in between. We also included signed affidavits from both of our mothers. No requests for evidence were sent to us.

 

In the end, my proof of intent to reestablish domicile was my bank accounts, a letter from the relative stating we would be temporarily living with her, a letter from my employer stating the company would be increasing my pay due to the cost of living difference in the US vs Egypt (I work remotely), a non-refundable plane ticket set for about a month after my husband's interview at the embassy, including a fare for our dog to be sent in cargo with me, and the dog's vaccination and health records (to show she was prepared to travel with me). My husband was approved at the interview without AP and received his visa shortly after. He and our cat were able to fly with the dog and me. Next month will be our second anniversary in the US.

Thanks kyrachos for your reply and your help . I'm really happy to find someone that have similar circumstances.

I just want to ask you about the affidavits? does it have a form? Does it need anything official to make it acceptable?

13 minutes ago, ASMS said:

Does your wofe knows she need to prove intent of stablish residence in the US in order to petition for you? Not having an American bank account is unusual if someone is pretending to go back there.

 

Yes, we know that. but we don't know a way till now to open a US bank account overseas as she is not intending to travel to the US until I get my visa.