dying2moveback

I agree that the following answer is correct:

i130-Philippines

line 13: Philippines

line 15: USA

That's what we did and we have the visa.

For the question of what address to use in the US, I used my parents address that is also on my US driver license, credit card bills, voter registration, bank accounts, library card, etc... You will need to show that you have maintained your US domicile and therefore, all the bills/registrations listed above were also used to show that I have maintained a domicile in the US.

If you don't have such an address and/or have not maintained any credit cards, driver license, bank accounts etc.... I recommend to ask your family or friends if you could use their address (make sure you trust them - your spouse's green card gets sent to this address later on). You'll need to work on re-establishing domicile in the US....

I had the same issue. Basically, unless the income continues once you move to the US, you cannot count it as an income on the I-864. There are two solutions: either get a co-sponsor or use assets (yours and the intending immigrant). With assets, you have to make sure you meet the requirements of three times the povery line (form I-864P) for your household (you and your spouse =2, you and spouse and two kids =4, etc...).

Below is my cover letter.

Assets were used in lieu of a co-sponsor. For the assets, we included an Excel sheet showing for each asset: asset type (checking, savings, CD, stocks, etc..), location (US or Germany), Bank name, bank account no., amount, currency, exchange rate (for that day), and amount converted to US $ with the total at the bottom.

Below was the cover letter for supporting documents regarding the country of domicile. (Documents were sorted and indexed A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, etc)

Each case is different but it was sufficient for my case as my husband received his visa. I don't know what else I could have added.... but it was sufficient.

the I-130 petition was filed in person so I don't have any cover letter for that.

Just want to thank you all for all your comments and info! It helped me a lot in preparing!!!

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RE: I-864, Affidavit of Support – No. 15 Country of Domicile

Intending Immigrant: XXX

Case Number: XXX

I, XXX, am currently residing in Germany. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to US.

A. Supporting Documents – residence in the US : --> all these show my US address

1.Voter Registration and Absentee Balloting Material (included documents/envelope I kept from voting in Nov. 2008)

2. Public Library Membership Card

3. Credit Card Bill and credit card

4. University Tuition Loan Bill

5. Macy's Credit Card

6. US Driver License

7. US Credit Rating --> to show that I have kept my credit history

8. US Investment Account

9. SallieMae Tuition Loan Information

10. County Tax Bureau – Property Tax Bill for land held in US

11. US Bank Accounts (see US assets in Asset list also included with I-864)

B. Supporting Documents – steps taken to return to the US:

1. Ordered Resume & Cover letter writing services to maximize job application efforts.

2.Translated into English former employer's Letter of Reference

3.Applied and received Masters Equivalent in the US for Masters earned in a European University

4.Requested Quotes for Health Insurance

5.Requested Shipping Cost Estimates for container shipping

6.Applied for Jobs – included are some job applications

7.Traveled to the US for job interviews (included copies of tickets, car rental, hotel, etc.)

8.Was interviewed for open positions (included e-mails)

9. Requested information regarding elementary school registration (for my kids)

10.Transferred money from Germany to US with anticipation of the move.

I intend to further establish my principle residence in the United States no later than the date of the intending immigrant’s admission.

Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________________

Well, I'm not in the military either so I have no idea how the process is (however, there were a few military couples waiting on my line filing the I-130 so would be worth checking it out). It does say that you have to a resident in Germany before filing, check out the Frankfurt website:

http://germany.usembassy.gov/immediate_relatives.html

There's a link for military personnel.

I'm not sure whether you have to file in person, it's only recommended in order to speed up the process. You will need to provide a copy of the Auftenhaltserlaubnis (translated, however they said they didn't need a translation since I have unlimited PR in Germany).

Thanks txladykat!

That's reassuring

Thanks for all your replies!

So I'll list the kids as my and my husband's relatives in section C but not include them in the section where I'm suppose to list any family members immigrating with my husband.

I'll make copies of everything and take originals just in case they want to see the original (but it's noted on the consulate website that I'm only required to provide copies)

It's a good idea to take some bank account information and some pictures just in case (doesn't hurt...).

Thanks for your reply. The name is changed on all official documents such as passport, SS card and IRS tax returns but not on the US driver license and american bank accounts/credit cards. I wanted to use these for the proof of having maintained a US domicile for the I-864... would it cause an issue?

A correction: and my US passport and SS card DO reflect my new married (which is: my old family name - my husband's family name). I will be using my bank account, credit cards, and driver license as evidence of having maintained a US domicile. Did anyone experience any issues with a similar case?

Thanks for your replies. The kids are dual-citizens (German and USC). I have the marriage certificate and the U.S. Consular Report of a birth abroad of a US Citizen (sounds long, it's equivalent to a US Birth certificate) plus the kids have American passports.

Just one additional question: Geezer wrote that I have to add them on the application?

You mean section C where I list all the relatives and kids of the intending immigrant right?

I saw in another form (I don't remember which one - it's sooo many and I'm getting worked up about all the information needed...)

that I have to enter "all the family members planning to immigrate with the intended immigrant" - in short, if I understood correctly, my kids are not immigrating since they are already USC, right? Or do I have to enter them anyway since they'll be coming with me and my husband to the US (of course!)? It's just that I'm not sure if I understand the questions correctly or whether there's another meaning to the questions and I'm missing it.... I thought the process is going to be much easier than this. I got my PR in Germany in 30 minutes at the local city hall....

Thanks again!

BTW, with proof of marriage I meant Bona Fide and not the marriage certificate. Sorry for the confusion...

Hi all,

I'm preparing all the documentation for the I-130 and wanted to know if anyone needed to provide proof of marriage when you already have kids together (my spouse and I have two kids and he is the father).

I know that this may sound stupid but from reading what everyone else provided or needed to provide, I'm just thinking I need to prepare in case they ask for something.

This forum is great, I'm getting a lot of information to lots of questions I have and wanted to thank you in advance for your reply.

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And ignore some of the nasty comments above, the people who wrote have their own complexes and problems and they THINK that picking on others will make them feel better.

Hi,

I'm going to do a DCF for my husband and I just wanted to know whether anyone experienced any issues with unchanged maiden name on US credit cards, bank accounts and driver license....? I've added my husband's last name to my last name (double name) and my US passport and SS card do NOT reflect my new married (which is: my old family name - my husband's family name). I will be using my bank account, credit cards, and driver license as evidence of having maintained a US domicile. Did anyone experience any issues with a similar case?

Thanks for the info (the websites for the converters and the other one website saying it's probably a bad idea to bring a PAL TV to the States, it might work but the quality might be bad....) Too bad, our 42" HD ready LCD TV was not cheap and I'll be moving my stuff anyway with a container...

Hi,

I'm actually a civilian and not working for the military or stationed here by the military so I'll have to pay for my own shipping...

Hi,

Anyone knows of any good and inexpensive container shipping companies from Germany to the US?

BTW, can we move only half a container and pay less?

I posted the question below on a different thread and thought of adding it here as well...

Can I use a European PAL LCD TV in the US?

Thanks in advance for your feedback

Hi!

We have a German PAL LCD TV and I wanted to know if I can use it in the US? Do I need to get any converter or anything else in order to use as a TV in the States? The TV was not cheap and so selling it before moving doesn't really make sense...

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Thanks everyone for replying!!!

I think I'll show that I'm looking for a job in the states and get some moving quotes. Hope it's going to be sufficient.

Thanks again!

I'm a USC planning to sponsor my husband (by way of DCF) after living abroad and being married for more than 10 years, and I stumpled upon several "items" on the I-864 form which are not clear and hope you can help

1) It is noted in section 4, part C

" You intend in good faith to reestablish your domicile in the United States no later than the date of the intendingimmigrant's admission or adjustment of status.You must submit proof that you have taken concrete steps toestablish you will be domiciled in the United States at a timeno later than the date of the intending immigrant's admissionor adjustment of status. Concrete steps might includeaccepting a job in the United States, signing a lease or purchasing a residence in the United States, or registering children in U.S. schools. Please attach proof of the steps you have taken to establish domicile as described above."

My parents address in the states as been my address in the states, which is shown on:

my US Credit card (bills), my US bank account, valid US driver's license, I'm also registered to vote and has voted in the last 2 presidential elections, etc.

I'm planning to sponsor my husband using our assets (savings).

How can I show that I'm planning to reestablish domicile in the US? especially without being seperated from my husband and family?

I can't register my kids in school without having a lease and utility bills and/or pay stubs (I checked)

I can't lease a place without having a job first. In addition, it's hard to lease a place 6 months from now.

And it seems with this economy right now, finding a job will take time (plus, my "future" employer is not going to wait a couple of months until my husband receives his visa... and a seperation of a couple of months is, well, the last thing I want to do.)

If anyone has experience addressing this catch 22, especially positive experience, I would highly appreciate you sharing it!

Thanks!