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Hello VJ Members.
I wanted to post a letter of accommodation (letter from a relative or friend stating that they have arranged for living accommodation for the beneficiary in their home in the US) in case it is useful to you. Thanks to other VJ posters whose contributions I partially drew inspiration from.
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(Month) (Day), (Year)
(City), (State), United States
Officer in Charge
Immigrant Visa Unit
Consular Section
Embassy of the United States in (foreign country name)
Department of State
United States of America
Dear Sir/Madam:
The purpose of this letter is to affirm in writing that I am pleased to offer residential accommodation in the United States for (specify full name of beneficiary) (specify country of nationality and passport number) in my home at (specify full U.S. street address). I am aware that (specify beneficiary’s name) is currently applying for an immigrant visa through your Embassy and I am prepared to receive (him/her) in my household in the coming months where he may live in our guest bedroom for the foreseeable future.
In hope that the Immigrant Visa Unit finds this arrangement satisfactory and can proceed with granting (him/her) the (specify visa type) visa, I wish to add that I look forward to (specify beneficiary’s name) arrival and will be doing my part to assure that (his/her) transition is a comfortable one.
Please feel free to contact me in case I can provide further information. Thank you for your time and attention!
Kind regards,
________________________________
(Specify first and last name)
(Street Number) (Street Name)
(City), (State) (ZIP Code)
(Area Code) Phone Number
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Hello VJ Members.
I wanted to post a letter in support of the I-864 Domicile Requirement (to accompany I-864 Affidavit of Support, answering Part 4, Item 15) in case it is useful to you. Thanks to other VJ posters whose contributions I partially drew inspiration from.
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(PETITIONER LAST NAME, Petitioner First Name)
U.S. Social Security Number ### - ## - ####
Form I-864
PART 4: Information on the Sponsor
Item 15: Country of Domicile
As indicated in the step-by-step instructions for Form I-864 Part 4 Item 15 Country of Domicile, “if your mailing address and/or place of residence is not in the United States, but your country of domicile is the United States, you must attach a written explanation and documentary evidence indicating how you meet the domicile requirement”.
In order to meet the domicile requirement I would like to submit the necessary evidence to confirm that I intend in good faith to reestablish my domicile in the United States no later than the date the intending immigrant I am sponsoring my (specify relative, e.g. husband/wife/daughter/son/etc.) is admitted to the United States. It is my full intent to move permanently to the United States upon approval of my relative’s immigrant visa.
The concrete steps I have taken to establish that I am and will be domiciled in the United States are:
1) I have an active U.S. Social Security number
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my Social Security card
2) I maintain a permanent mailing address in the state of (specify state)
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of different pieces of mail received recently
3) I have filed taxes as required with the IRS while living abroad
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of my tax transcripts for (specify years)
4) I am registered to vote in the state of (specify state)
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my voter registration card
5) I have a valid (specify state) driver license and state ID
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my driver license and state ID
6) I hold a (specify if checking or savings or other type of account) account with (specify bank)
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of account verification letters and most recent statements
7) I hold a credit card with (specify bank or credit card company)
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of my most recent statements
8) I transfer funds to my U.S. bank accounts
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of bank wire and/or deposit slips
9) I have an active utility contract for (specify service, e.g. mobile phone) with (specify company name)
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of my most recent invoices and/or statements
10) I have notified my current employer of my upcoming move
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my employment notification letter
11) I have notified my current landlord in (specify country) that I will be relinquishing my lease
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my letter to landlord
12) I have arranged for temporary accommodations with (specify name), my (specify relationship to petitioner or beneficiary) in the state of (specify state)
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of accommodation letter
13) I have purchased life insurance from (specify company name) in (specify state) to protect the sponsored immigrant, my (specify relative, e.g. husband/wife/daughter/son/etc.) in the unforeseen event of my death
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my policy
14) I have purchased health insurance with (specify company name) in (specify state)
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of my policy
15) I have quoted the cost of transporting our personal items to (specify state)
a) Evidence supplied: Copy of quotation
16) I have traveled to (specify state) in the months of (specify months) in preparing for our move
a) Evidence supplied: Copies of my boarding passes
All supporting evidence is being filed in the form of true unaltered photocopies, accompanying Form I-864. My (specify relative, e.g. husband/wife/daughter/son/etc.) holds the original documents and is prepared to submit them if requested by an Officer.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (specify phone number) if I can supply any helpful additional information.
Your review and consideration is much appreciated. I thank you in advance for your assistance in processing my affidavit!
Sincerely,
_______________________________
(First Name of Petitioner, Last Name of Petitioner) - Sponsor
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*The section in blue in the letter above must go in the top, right hand corner of the sheet according to I-864's step-by-step instructions.

According to the I-864 step-by-step instructions (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864instr.pdf):
18. U.S. Social Security Number.
Every sponsor's Social Security number is required by law. If you do not currently have a Social Security number you must obtain one before submitting this Form I-864.

Filing back taxes is not hard, as mentioned by Penguin. Once she files them, I have read that you must request TAX TRANSCRIPTS from the IRS to include them in your documentation when filing. Information on the tax transcripts:
Use Form 4506-T to order a transcript or other return information free of charge. See the product list below. You can also call 1-800-829-1040 to
order a transcript. If you need a copy of your return, use Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return. There is a fee to get a copy of your return.
IRS Tax Transcripts
She must have the last 3 years of reported taxes.
In regards to demonstrating the intent to reestablish domicile, the general recommendations are that:
- You secure a lease in writing for where you will live. It can be from family or a friend who can "rent out" space for you guys.
- She can register to vote in the state where she last lived.
- You can obtain quotes for moving your personal belongings to the U.S.
- She can purchase life insurance online and include you.
etc.
You can browse some of the threads here for more information, specifically look for anything mentioning "intent of reestablishing domicile".
Hope it helps!