proof of domicile?

[bogartnoir 1]

just doing some last minutes stuff-

i see that people have had trouble because they lack enough evidence for proof of domicile.

what can i bring besides my water bill and copy of my apartment lease to show proof?

(this is for a k-1, btw. i dont even know if this is necessary- i'm just trying to cover my ash)

thanks!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Proof of domicile is not a requirement for the K-1. You don't need to worry. It is only for someone who is already married to the American and the American is generally living elsewhere than in the US. The US citizen needs to provide proof that they are 'living' or intend to live immediately after the interview in the US - thus 'proof of US domicile'. The US citizen for a K-1 is already residing in the US so does not need to prove domicile. The foreign beneficiary has not need to prove domicile as the purpose of the visa is to move to the US. They can't prove something that does not yet exist. Good luck on the interview.

[bv2116 0]

Ok, so I'm still slightly confused. I was just looking at Packet 3 that Danu posted for a K1 and it looks like it labels Proof of Domicile as a needed item with a description of documents needed to satisfy the request. Why would this even be on the paperwork if it's not required and how would a person not part of VJ know it's not required? Am I missing instructions somewhere? I'm overly paranoid, I know...sorry in advance

Edited October 29, 2009 by bv2116

[Danu 19]

Ok, so I'm still slightly confused. I was just looking at Packet 3 that Danu posted for a K1 and it looks like it labels Proof of Domicile as a needed item with a description of documents needed to satisfy the request. Why would this even be on the paperwork if it's not required and how would a person not part of VJ know it's not required? Am I missing instructions somewhere? I'm overly paranoid, I know...sorry in advance

it asks for evidence of domicile which can be as easy as paystubs, a copy of the lease, copy of drivers license, etc. They are a little less strict on evidence of domicile than proof of domicile, and most of the documents for the I-134 would also satisfy the evidence portion.

Edited October 29, 2009 by Danu

[bv2116 0]

Ok, so I'm still slightly confused. I was just looking at Packet 3 that Danu posted for a K1 and it looks like it labels Proof of Domicile as a needed item with a description of documents needed to satisfy the request. Why would this even be on the paperwork if it's not required and how would a person not part of VJ know it's not required? Am I missing instructions somewhere? I'm overly paranoid, I know...sorry in advance

it asks for evidence of domicile which can be as easy as paystubs, a copy of the lease, copy of drivers license, etc. They are a little less strict on evidence of domicile than proof of domicile, and most of the documents for the I-134 would also satisfy the evidence portion.

Ahhh...I see now, thank you. I was thinking that these things would be incuded in the I-134 and couldn't understand the duplication. Thanks for clarifying.