Change of Address, Proof of Domicile

[Minu Luvs Pinu 2]

Hello VJ-ers,

This is relating to Proof of Domicile. My fiance (Petitioner) has put down his current address in all the forms sent to USCIS and I have also put my fiance to be living at his current address for all forms in Packet 3. However, he has finally found a new place, that is more conveniently closer to his job. He will be moving to this new apartment in November.

We have not gotten packet 4 yet, which means no interview scheduled. My question is, when the time comes for the interview and I need to provide Proof of Domicile in the US, which will have a different address than the one shown in all the forms that have been submitted, will this cause an issue?

He obviously can provide the new lease and utility bills by that time. So I don't think there should be an issue, what do you guys think? Has anyone experience this in the past?

Again, thanks for your help.

[Minu Luvs Pinu 2]

No one?

[SapphireDreams 71]

K1s are not required to provide proof of domicile.

You would just need to provide a change of address for the US Petitioner.

[pocheros 101]

Did the USC live in Canada up until recently? If not, then you don't need evidence of domicile. Perhaps posting this in the domicile thread stickied at the top of the forum would yield more answers? (I don't know anything about evidence of domicile myself.)

Edited October 19, 2011 by pocheros

[Minu Luvs Pinu 2]

See, I would have never known we didn't need to provide proof of domicile. Packet 3 states we need to provide that. Regardless, I'll just have him send me copies of his new lease. Better be safe than sorry.

Also, does he just need to change his info on the USCIS website?

[SapphireDreams 71]

I'm assuming that your fiance was already living in the US, correct? If so, they know that he's already established a place of residence in the US and has a job. When he's filling out the I-134, income taxes and paystubs will also prove that he's in the US.

Domcile is really for the I-864 form, which K1s don't need to complete until the AOS process when you're already in the US.

I'm pretty sure packet 3 is somewhat generic for both K1 and CR1, so just follow the instructions for what you need as a K1 and you'll be fine.

[pocheros 101]

See, I would have never known we didn't need to provide proof of domicile. Packet 3 states we need to provide that. Regardless, I'll just have him send me copies of his new lease. Better be safe than sorry.

Also, does he just need to change his info on the USCIS website?

Packet 3 addresses more than just K1s- that's why they state evidence of domicile is required, but that only applies to certain cases, specifically when the USC is not currently living in the US. Check out this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/327503-k1-guide-montreal/ for instructions on how to do Packet 3. It's specifically written for K1s going through Montreal, so this is the thread for you!

I saw you posted in the domicile thread. You do not need to prove evidence of domicile at all! So don't worry The USC can send you copies of their lease but Montreal will not ask to see it. What you should be concerned with is the affidavit of support, the I-134- what they DO want to see is that the USC meets the 125% of the poverty line and will be able to financially support you.

Also since packet 3 and 4 are a bit ambiguous you also do not need to worry about the I-864 until you adjust your status in the US.

[pocheros 101]

Also, your fiance can either change his address by contacting USCIS or you can change it at the interview. They handed back my original packet 3 at the interview and asked me to make any necessary corrections. My fiance had moved apartments and changed his phone number so I wrote that in.

Also, this what you need for the interview:

passport

medical exam

birth certificate (your's, not the USC's) + 1 photocopy

police certificate

medical exam

affidavit of support and its supporting evidence (this is filled out and signed by the USC- you need tax returns for this) + photocopies of the evidence and an extra copy of the actual form

letter of intent to marry by the USC signed within 30 days of the interview

2 american passport style photos taken within 6 months of the interview

appointment letter (which you can print out from the CSC website)

MRV receipt if you paid the $350 fee online

$350 USD cash if you DIDN'T pay the fee online

It's also a good idea to bring evidence of your relationship and copies of all the forms in packet 3. This is just a barebones list of what you need according to packet 3 & 4, and it's usually all they ask for.

Edited October 19, 2011 by pocheros

[Minu Luvs Pinu 2]

Awesome, thanks so much guys, it's much appreciated!