I-864 Re-establishing Domicile

[kmbeeman 0]

Hello Everyone,

I am currently filling out my I-864 (petitioning for my husband, he's Bolivian, I am a U.S. citizen). We have been living in Argentina for the past two years where we both have legal residency. I have one joint sponsor (my mother), one household member filing the I-864A (my stepfather), so in terms of financial solvency we should be fine. I am a little worried about domicile though.

Could those of you who have been through this phase of the process please share your experiences? I would really like to get a better idea of the ways in which one can reestablish domicile after living outside of the U.S. for several years.

So far I have:

Lease (signed by my mother and stepfather)

Bank account

I work at an outsourcing company registered in the U.S.

Any advise would be great!

[Ryan H 3,791]

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[dwheels76 5,463]

Hello Everyone,

I am currently filling out my I-864 (petitioning for my husband, he's Bolivian, I am a U.S. citizen). We have been living in Argentina for the past two years where we both have legal residency. I have one joint sponsor (my mother), one household member filing the I-864A (my stepfather), so in terms of financial solvency we should be fine. I am a little worried about domicile though.

Could those of you who have been through this phase of the process please share your experiences? I would really like to get a better idea of the ways in which one can reestablish domicile after living outside of the U.S. for several years.

So far I have:

Lease (signed by my mother and stepfather)

Bank account

I work at an outsourcing company registered in the U.S.

Any advise would be great!

This is from the NVC filers list. The #2 post there. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/439000-nvc-filers-july-2013/

You'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 5 and 6) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

FORM I-1864

No. 15 Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. 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 the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:

• Maintained my XXXX voter registration

• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box

• Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union

• Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank

• Maintained my XXXX drivers license

• Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX

• Maintained my US investment account with XXXX

• Maintained my US PO box

• Maintained licensure by the XXXX

• Maintained membership in the XXXX

• Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Voter registration card showing permanent US address

• XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address

• XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address

• Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address

• Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX license currently up to date

• Renewal of XXXX membership

• County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:

• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in

• Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school

• Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car

• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Lease agreement for our house

• Email from schools regarding registration requirements

• Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry

• Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

NAME

[rucus 1]

This is helpful for ideas, can you give specifics on the language in the lease? proof of property tax utility bills mortgage payments? this would all be provided by my sister that we will be residing with.

I can't express my gratitude for all of those with helpful suggestions. Someday maybe I will be in the position to do the same for others. this is a great forum.

Thank-you one and all.

[fghias 0]

Hi,

When using the above template, do you put the US as your country of domicile in part 4 of the I-864? I.e. the above is supporting evidence that you have maintained your domicile in the US, and you were only temporarily away. OR. Do you put the foreign country in which you are living as your domicile on the form, and the above evidence is supporting your intent to re-establish domicile in the US?

Thanks!

[Enlightenment 0]

I was looking to see what the minimum rewuirement someone got approved with especially the living with friends or family letter...or a lease is required? thanks

[Ryan H 3,791]

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