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The problem is you're trying to prove you already live in the US when you clearly don't. 

You need to show your intent to "re-establish domicile". You can very easily do things like keep a driver's license active or keep your name on a bill with a permanent address, but embassies want to see proof of you actually living in the US or intending to.
 
That means normally one of two things - housing or a job. Sign a formal lease with your mom for a date in the future and submit that. That shows proof that you intend to return to the US before your spouse receives their visa. That should get you through the NVC stage.
 
Then, if you feel like you want to have additional proof you can move back to the US about a month before the interview and provide things that show you HAVE re-domiciled. Voter registration cards, a cell phone contract with a permanent mailing address, or utilities etc. 
 
NVC wants to see that you intend to return to the US. The main issue is you're saying that you already are there when it's clear that you live in Japan. I hope you understand the difference because it's often miscommunicated and misunderstood on the forums.

I live in Canada with my wife who is the US citizen. We used our assets and were DQ'd at NVC. Dude, you really need to stop trying to find a way to guarantee you will be approved or find horror stories of people that weren't approved. Take this from an actual competent person who has been through the process - take all the advice you've been given here countless times, put it together, and you will be fine. 

Can this be stickied?
 
This is the most complete and up to date information possible on the entire post USCIS process and should be referred to for now if someone makes a new thread, for example, about police certificate requirements.

Mentioned this in my last post but will briefly recap here:

You dont need to isolate until test results are received if fully vaccinated. This was unclear at the time my in-laws arrived (second day of exemption) but has since been clarified officially. 

So when we were initially looking into the exemptions there was no clear information about isolating/quarantining until receiving test results. The border guards also did not really clarify this and there was zero information on the pamphlet given to our in-laws when they arrived. The only information regarding the exemption was that you could ignore ArriveCan notifications if you are exempt.
 
Since I wrote that post though, the information has been updated on the official page and clarified that you DO NOT need to isolate/quarantine until you receive your negative results. All it says is you can carry onto your destination. Beyond that I assume they mean you can do whatever you want. It's super confusing though, I don't know why it wasn't clarified as this is the main question people would want answered.
 
What's more confusing is my in-laws have been getting calls and emails daily from the Public Health Agency asking if they are still abiding by quarantine rules despite being fully vaccinated. One day we answered and asked the rep why they are still being called. The rep said they work for Public Health and the information shared on the ArriveCan app (including the uploaded vaccination information) is NOT shared with them. I couldn't believe it. I asked how it's possible Public Health Canada does not have this information and she had no answer.
 
So the Public Health Agency is not working with the ministry responsible for ArriveCan at all. They have no idea who is fully vaccinated or exempt. They are still calling us to this day even though we explained they are vaccinated and exempt and already completed their arrival test.
 
On top of that, Switch Health, who is responsible for the Covid testing in Ontario, also does not receive this information and has sent daily notifications along with reminders about Day 8 testing which is not necessary.
 
Basically the government and public health did not prepare for the exemptions at all. What a confusing mess. Can't say that's a huge surprise though...

Hey sorry I haven't even requested to reschedule mine as I decided not to move to the US right now. I'm hoping to be able to keep my file active though for the future. Keep us posted for how it goes.

I know you're following this thread...
 
Serious question, why won't you listen to the information that I (someone that has been through the NVC stage) and countless other posters have already given to you? 

It doesn't have any impact as you can qualify based on your assets alone. You can put that she makes $0 and you'll still qualify. Your assets being in Canada don't matter as long as you can show they are liquid. 
 
I know this because we both live in Canada and qualified on just our assets which are all based in Canada. 

I know you're following this thread...
 
Serious question, why won't you listen to the information that I (someone that has been through the NVC stage) and countless other posters have already given to you? 

I know you're following this thread...
 
Serious question, why won't you listen to the information that I (someone that has been through the NVC stage) and countless other posters have already given to you? 

I know you're following this thread...
 
Serious question, why won't you listen to the information that I (someone that has been through the NVC stage) and countless other posters have already given to you? 

You can add in any supporting information that you feel will help your application. But ultimately, people have been approved with no job and just a lease in the US, so you don't have to replicate exactly what they do. They just want to know that you have a place to live in the US and have the financial ability to not become a burden on society.
 
If your husband's job will continue when he moves back to the US, then show proof of that. Then you will have both a job and lease in place as proof of his intent to re-domicile.

This is my case, so I'll be a test subject for this thread in a few months time. Been here about 8 years and have a child but we have gotten their US citizenship.
 
Our plan is to move together and we will have a lease in place (with family but paying a small monthly amount) but no job offer or joint sponsor. We more than qualify based on our assets.
 
If Montreal decides that is not enough, then my USC spouse will move ahead and get a job to satisfy them. We're not in such a terrible rush that it's necessary to separate ourselves if we don't have to. So, we will find out just how strict Montreal can be on this matter.

I live in Canada with my wife who is the US citizen. We used our assets and were DQ'd at NVC. Dude, you really need to stop trying to find a way to guarantee you will be approved or find horror stories of people that weren't approved. Take this from an actual competent person who has been through the process - take all the advice you've been given here countless times, put it together, and you will be fine. 

Check your DM as I answered your question there.
 
Registering to vote in the state you last lived in won't help with domicile as that what citizens who live abroad already do. The most important thing for Montreal is your lease and job. Since you don't want to move ahead and get a job first, then you will need a lease. The ultimate decision comes down to the CO at the Montreal Consulate. There's nothing you can do ahead of time to guarantee they will pass you, but if you have all of these things, the fail rate is low. 

All of your questions have been addressed in the thread stickied to the top of the Canada forum. Read through there again. Get a lease with family/a friend in place. 
 
Good luck on the journey.

I live in Canada with my wife who is the US citizen. We used our assets and were DQ'd at NVC. Dude, you really need to stop trying to find a way to guarantee you will be approved or find horror stories of people that weren't approved. Take this from an actual competent person who has been through the process - take all the advice you've been given here countless times, put it together, and you will be fine. 

I live in Canada with my wife who is the US citizen. We used our assets and were DQ'd at NVC. Dude, you really need to stop trying to find a way to guarantee you will be approved or find horror stories of people that weren't approved. Take this from an actual competent person who has been through the process - take all the advice you've been given here countless times, put it together, and you will be fine. 

I live in Canada with my wife who is the US citizen. We used our assets and were DQ'd at NVC. Dude, you really need to stop trying to find a way to guarantee you will be approved or find horror stories of people that weren't approved. Take this from an actual competent person who has been through the process - take all the advice you've been given here countless times, put it together, and you will be fine. 

Check your DM as I answered your question there.
 
Registering to vote in the state you last lived in won't help with domicile as that what citizens who live abroad already do. The most important thing for Montreal is your lease and job. Since you don't want to move ahead and get a job first, then you will need a lease. The ultimate decision comes down to the CO at the Montreal Consulate. There's nothing you can do ahead of time to guarantee they will pass you, but if you have all of these things, the fail rate is low. 

All of your questions have been addressed in the thread stickied to the top of the Canada forum. Read through there again. Get a lease with family/a friend in place. 
 
Good luck on the journey.

Her work address and physical address being in different states doesn't matter. They understand that people work remotely. Proving her domicile will be very simple for you at the NVC stage. It's only an issue when the US spouse lives in Canada (or another country). While she might be visiting you for months at a time her domicile is still in the US. 

The year long wait from NVC to appointment is complete. Dec 7th at 9am with DQ Jan 8th.
 
However, my wife and I have decided to do something entirely different with our lives and are putting the move to the US on hold for the foreseeable future.
 
I'll update with how we postponed our appointment.
 
Congrats to everyone who waited so long and good luck!

The year long wait from NVC to appointment is complete. Dec 7th at 9am with DQ Jan 8th.
 
However, my wife and I have decided to do something entirely different with our lives and are putting the move to the US on hold for the foreseeable future.
 
I'll update with how we postponed our appointment.
 
Congrats to everyone who waited so long and good luck!

The year long wait from NVC to appointment is complete. Dec 7th at 9am with DQ Jan 8th.
 
However, my wife and I have decided to do something entirely different with our lives and are putting the move to the US on hold for the foreseeable future.
 
I'll update with how we postponed our appointment.
 
Congrats to everyone who waited so long and good luck!

The year long wait from NVC to appointment is complete. Dec 7th at 9am with DQ Jan 8th.
 
However, my wife and I have decided to do something entirely different with our lives and are putting the move to the US on hold for the foreseeable future.
 
I'll update with how we postponed our appointment.
 
Congrats to everyone who waited so long and good luck!

The year long wait from NVC to appointment is complete. Dec 7th at 9am with DQ Jan 8th.
 
However, my wife and I have decided to do something entirely different with our lives and are putting the move to the US on hold for the foreseeable future.
 
I'll update with how we postponed our appointment.
 
Congrats to everyone who waited so long and good luck!