Proving domicile when not living in the U.S.

[mike777 0]

By the way, I wasn't aware of this but you have to pay a fee when we go for my wife's interview? What does it cost? Can or American, and can you pay credit card or debit card or does it have to be check or cash?

And another question,

So when my wife is in her interview, do they do checks on me? If so, my question is then, does their system tap into the Canadian system and see I have a visitor record?

[trailmix 77]

No you don't have to pay a fee, your fees are paid to NVC in advance. I don't know if they know you have a visitor's record or not - I would doubt it but can't be sure.

[trailmix 77]

Just bumping up this information

Udate: Two more denials at Montreal for proof of domicile, one approval (after initial denial).

Avery was approved, after her Husband moved back to the U.S. - thread here.

shaloma john Thread is here

neela828 Thread is here

Successful interview for Limbosage, the link below is his post detailing what he provided at the interview to prove reestablishing domicile. His wife (U.S. citizen) has been living in Canada since 2006.

That thread is here

jonesg111 Denied June 18th and again November 24th/2009, those threads are here and here (information from the 4th recent denial can be found in the second thread here, postings by nana1111).

Lenie7 denied in November 2009 - that thread is here

Brocku00 Denied in August 2009 - thread here

Simstar successfully proved reestablishing domicile at her interview in October - thread here

A VJ member who successfully proved reestablishing domicile at their interview - kemijo

kemijo's interview review

Avery had her interview October 13th and was sent away to produce more evidence of reestablishing domicile. That thread can be found here.

Other Canadian VJ members that have been asked to produce more evidence of reestablishing domicile:

Shiri

Wowswift

kristinelder

jonesg111

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Also a couple of other threads in the Canada forum regarding domicile:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=208699

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=212678

[trailmix 77]

Update: Rod James was approved and his wife successfully proved reestablishing domicile review. The key piece of proof seems to be that Rod and his wife had sold their house in Canada. Rod's detailed original post regarding domicile is here

Udate: Two more denials at Montreal for proof of domicile, one approval (after initial denial).

Avery was approved, after her Husband moved back to the U.S. - thread here.

shaloma john Thread is here

neela828 Thread is here

Successful interview for Limbosage, the link below is his post detailing what he provided at the interview to prove reestablishing domicile. His wife (U.S. citizen) has been living in Canada since 2006.

That thread is here

jonesg111 Denied June 18th and again November 24th/2009, those threads are here and here (information from the 4th recent denial can be found in the second thread here, postings by nana1111).

Lenie7 denied in November 2009 - that thread is here

Brocku00 Denied in August 2009 - thread here

Simstar successfully proved reestablishing domicile at her interview in October - thread here

A VJ member who successfully proved reestablishing domicile at their interview - kemijo

kemijo's interview review

Avery had her interview October 13th and was sent away to produce more evidence of reestablishing domicile. That thread can be found here.

Other Canadian VJ members that have been asked to produce more evidence of reestablishing domicile:

Shiri

Wowswift

kristinelder

jonesg111

ink

Also a couple of other threads in the Canada forum regarding domicile:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=208699

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=212678

Edited December 29, 2009 by trailmix

[Dan and Ali 3]

Hey trailmix ... rather than making a separate topic, I'm wondering if you can think of any cases where someone was asked for proof of domicile from the Vancouver consulate? I've read through most of the topics you posted but they all seem to be from Montreal.

[Malrothien 6]

I've never heard of a case of domicile being required at the Vancouver consulate mostly because K1/K3's go through there.

[Dan and Ali 3]

I've never heard of a case of domicile being required at the Vancouver consulate mostly because K1/K3's go through there.

We have applied for a K-1 and my fiance has been living in Edmonton since last January. We will be as prepared as possible in case they do request evidence of domicile ... I would just love to hear if anyone has been in the same situation as we are.

[trailmix 77]

We have applied for a K-1 and my fiance has been living in Edmonton since last January. We will be as prepared as possible in case they do request evidence of domicile ... I would just love to hear if anyone has been in the same situation as we are.

Interesting scenario - no, I have never heard of this out of Vancouver. The domicile issue applies to the I-864, I don't know if it applies to the I-134. Since the I-134 is not legally binding and if the persons involved did not enter the U.S. and get married within 90 days the visa would be voided, I would be surprised if it is an issue (but - I don't know this for sure).

[Dan and Ali 3]

Interesting scenario - no, I have never heard of this out of Vancouver. The domicile issue applies to the I-864, I don't know if it applies to the I-134. Since the I-134 is not legally binding and if the persons involved did not enter the U.S. and get married within 90 days the visa would be voided, I would be surprised if it is an issue (but - I don't know this for sure).

Well, like I said, we will be prepared regardless. I will definitely make sure to post a review of my interview in this thread so we know for sure, in case anyone else is in our situation

[chochamu 0]

ok so my wife and i sent packet 3 back in mid august to montreal so we are just waiting for our interview letter. I see that proving domicile is getting more specific in what you need. My question is my wife's PR card expires in Feb. now is it a good idea to let it expire and then renew it from the States if thats possible or should we just go ahead and renew it here? also thanks for this thread as its becoming very informative as to what i need to show them when my turn comes.

[Malrothien 6]

Your wife is a Canadian PR? If you renew it from the US, you will have to come back to Canada to get the card.

[chochamu 0]

now if at the interview they see that her PR card is expired would that help any or not really make a difference? Do they look at her PR card and assume why does she have one if she will be living in the US. right now all i have is a rental agreement from her aunt, bank statements from account in Ohio and a upack estimate but hopefully once my wife moves i'll have some paystubs from her and told her to visit a doctor and get some sort of commitment that thats her family doctor and maybe renew her State ID. Just want to make sure i got everything i need so that i am not rejected on the first try.

Well i guess coming back isn't a big deal since she can use her american passport to cross and jsut drop off her old card and pick up the new one.

Edited January 8, 2010 by chochamu

[trailmix 77]

now if at the interview they see that her PR card is expired would that help any or not really make a difference? Do they look at her PR card and assume why does she have one if she will be living in the US. right now all i have is a rental agreement from her aunt, bank statements from account in Ohio and a upack estimate but hopefully once my wife moves i'll have some paystubs from her and told her to visit a doctor and get some sort of commitment that thats her family doctor and maybe renew her State ID. Just want to make sure i got everything i need so that i am not rejected on the first try.

Well i guess coming back isn't a big deal since she can use her american passport to cross and jsut drop off her old card and pick up the new one.

Is your wife moving back before your interview?

[chochamu 0]

I Don't want her to move back before the interview for obvious reasons but i think it would be for the best. Just waiting to get things financially in order here in Canada for now then she is off and hopefully i will be there soon after.

[trailmix 77]

Hi,

Ok, yes, it sounded like, from your post, she was moving back first. It's up to you two whether she does or doesn't, you can try to prove reestablishing domicile from Canada, as you have probably read in this thread (first page of this thread).

Anyway, as you mentioned, if she does move back first, she needs to prove she is domiciled there, the Canadian PR card should not be an issue. All of the things you mentioned are good, she should also register to vote.