question on G325A - Semantics

[ricky and elaine 8]

Hi I am doing my G325A for my 1-130...It says to list "RESIDENCES FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS" I went to Las Vegas last summer and rented an apartment where my honey and I lived together.( we were not married) (I am allowed to stay in the states for 6 mths no visa) The lease was in my name (I'm not the USC). I also had a house back in Canada at the time. Should I include this 4 month rental to show "We lived together"? As in the petition it asks in Question 21 "IF FILING FOR YOUR SPOUSE GIVE THE LAST ADDRESS IN WHICH YOU LIVED TOGETHER" Or should we leave it out? (because i still had a house back home) I thought it was good to include it to show we were living together. What do you think?

Edited April 1, 2013 by ricky and elaine

[hikergirl 277]

Did he not have his own place in Las Vegas at the time?

Honestly, I think your visit down would be considered a vacation and not residing because you had your legal residence in Canada at the time. Which is of course how you were let into the US, as a visitor.

That being said, we included our time together proof at the back of the paperwork included with the I-130 as “any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union”. We used flight itineraries to establish our pattern of being together.

You will also put the time down south on your DS-260 which will be done once your file makes it to NVC.

[NikLR 13,227]

Did you change your mailing address to that address? Did you receive other bills there? Change your driver's license?

I'd not I would say it was a vacation not a residence.

But you can include proof that you were there and stayed together for 4 months.

[MeredythB 38]

They're asking for your legal residences, so I wouldn't include it in that part of your application. You weren't "living" in the US, even though you rented a flat. I would, however, include that holiday as proof of a bonafide relationship. Four months of face time is great evidence.

Edited April 1, 2013 by MeredythB

[ricky and elaine 8]

Did you change your mailing address to that address? Did you receive other bills there? Change your driver's license?

I'd not I would say it was a vacation not a residence.

But you can include proof that you were there and stayed together for 4 months.

Yes we have bills from there, a lease. I wasn't a resident so no DL. For me it was just proving time living together. And the lease was in my name with Ricky as the other occupant. When our 1-130 goes in we will only be married a few days (next week) so I want to show on going relationship. Thanks so much for your advise.

[ricky and elaine 8]

They're asking for your legal residences, so I wouldn't include it in that part of your application. You weren't "living" in the US, even though you rented a flat. I would, however, include that holiday as proof of a bonafide relationship. Four months of face time is great evidence.

Thank you! point taken....just like "snowbirds" even if there for 6 mths are "just visiting"