Does the petitioner really need to return to the states to establish sponsorship?

[goingback79 0]

Hello Everyone!

Thankfully our case has been approved by the USCIS... Now we are collecting all the requirements for the NVC. My question is the following: Do I, the petitioner have to return to the US before my wife in order to qualify as her sponsor, or is there another option? Can I be her sponsor without having to return to the US? Unfortunately I will need a joint sponsor due to the fact that I earn an Ecuadorian salary ($360 per month) We certainly do not want to spend time apart. I would greatlyappreciate some help. Does the fact that I have an active bank account in the US count as DOMICILE? If anyone knows.. please help

best wishes,

goingback79

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

You need to return to the US before OR at the same time as her. So as long as you have a well qualified co-sponsor, no need to be apart.

Active bank account will help, but probably is not enough by itself. What about evidence of looking for a job and home to rent/buy, enrolling kids in school, active voter registration or drivers license, furniture in storage etc?

[goingback79 0]

Thank you very much for your response...

[bendinlar 16]

Yep. Just need to show intent to reestablish domicile. Emails with a realtors about finding an apartment, letter from the person you're going to stay with, bank account, as mentioned, drivers license, etc. Some could be done from where you are, but it might be easier to take a short trip to do some, and then return.

Prolly easier if you've not been gone long, but if you basicly cut all ties when you moved, it might take a little effort.

Best wishes.

[goingback79 0]

Thank you I guess its a matter of convincing the consular officer that my intent IS to reestablish domicile. apart from the evidence it seems that it depends on his/her discretion. Could it be compared to a gamble? I hope I'm wrong.

thanks again

goingback79