Proof of Domicile!

[Jack&Selah 0]

Need Help!

My husband had his interview and they gave him a "refusal sheet" stating for proof of domicile. 221(g). From his sponsor, who was me (I am his sponsor & petitioner).

We couldn't provide that, because I have been living in Kuwait for the past 2 years, and I cannot even provide any taxes.

However, we changed his AOS papers (Sponsor) to my Dad's. We dropped all the necessary documents at the embassy, Dad's license, bank statements, taxes etc..

P.S: We will be living with my parents.

Now they have emailed us back saying..

​"Thank you for dropping the document, However we are still waiting for your proof of domicile in order to continue processing your spouse's immigrant visa. As soon as you provide the additional documents on domicile we will review your application."

I will be giving my documents (whatever I have) and drop it at the embassy, but I am cautious since I can see many people getting a refusal because the embassy isn't convinced of the evidences provided.

Anybody have a similar case? Would appreciate the help!!! What is the best way to have this approval??

Thank you!

GOD BLESS!

[jsumner86 403]

They want YOUR proof of domicile, proof of maintaining it, or proof that you are reestablishing domicile in the USA.. They don't want domicile on your Father if he's already in the US. Look under AOS package step 6 here http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process#Step_4_-_AOS_Package to see a list of things how you can show proof of domicile or ways to so re-establishing domicile.

[Jawaree 718]

Maintaining domicile...bank statements, get a utility bill in your name at parents house,

if there only 2 yrs your license should be still good to show, lease/letter from parents

about your living there....they need your proof of domicile, its U who petition him DCF

[milimelo 4,539]

Time for the petitioner to move back to the US and provide the proof to the embassy you moved. Only then will they issue a visa.

Need Help!

My husband had his interview and they gave him a "refusal sheet" stating for proof of domicile. 221(g). From his sponsor, who was me (I am his sponsor & petitioner).

We couldn't provide that, because I have been living in Kuwait for the past 2 years, and I cannot even provide any taxes.

However, we changed his AOS papers (Sponsor) to my Dad's. We dropped all the necessary documents at the embassy, Dad's license, bank statements, taxes etc..

WE will be living with my parents!!

Now they have emailed us back saying..

​"Thank you for dropping the document, However we are still waiting for your proof of domicile in order to continue processing your spouse's immigrant visa. As soon as you provide the additional documents on domicile we will review your application."

I will be giving my documents (whatever I have) and drop it at the embassy, but I am cautious since I can see many people getting a refusal because the embassy isn't convinced of the evidences provided.

Anybody have a similar case? Would appreciate the help!!!

Thanks!

[pushbrk 13,043]

The only excuse for not filing a tax return, even when living abroad, is that your actual income earned abroad is below the filing threshold. It doesn't matter if you would owe tax, as over 90K of foreign income is exempt from US tax. Do you still have a bank account, driver license in the USA? If not, what are your living plans in the USA? If you are going to live with family temporarily, get a letter from them indicating that. You MUST establish YOUR intention to re-establish domicile in the USA if you don't currently domicile in the USA.

[Ryan H 3,819]

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[Jack&Selah 0]

The only excuse for not filing a tax return, even when living abroad, is that your actual income earned abroad is below the filing threshold. It doesn't matter if you would owe tax, as over 90K of foreign income is exempt from US tax. Do you still have a bank account, driver license in the USA? If not, what are your living plans in the USA? If you are going to live with family temporarily, get a letter from them indicating that. You MUST establish YOUR intention to re-establish domicile in the USA if you don't currently domicile in the USA.

How much do I need to earn to file for Tax? I'm not making much anyway. almost 20,000$ annual.

Yes I still have a bank account and driver license and I will be showing them that. But my bank account has just a few bucks to keep it open. Would that be an issue?

Time for the petitioner to move back to the US and provide the proof to the embassy you moved. Only then will they issue a visa.

How is that possible? How can someone leave family and live abroad???

[belinda63 3,041]

You do what you have to do to obtain the visa for your spouse. If the embassy does not believe your proof of domicile in the US then moving back is the best proof.

[Jack&Selah 0]

You do what you have to do to obtain the visa for your spouse. If the embassy does not believe your proof of domicile in the US then moving back is the best proof.

Are you serious? That's the worst thing Embassy can ask for! And how long do I have to stay there to prove them??

[Jack&Selah 0]

They want YOUR proof of domicile, proof of maintaining it, or proof that you are reestablishing domicile in the USA.. They don't want domicile on your Father if he's already in the US. Look under AOS package step 6 here http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process#Step_4_-_AOS_Package to see a list of things how you can show proof of domicile or ways to so re-establishing domicile.

Very helpful, thank you!

[pushbrk 13,043]

How much do I need to earn to file for Tax? I'm not making much anyway. almost 20,000$ annual.

Yes I still have a bank account and driver license and I will be showing them that. But my bank account has just a few bucks to keep it open. Would that be an issue?

How is that possible? How can someone leave family and live abroad???

You are far above the minimum filing threshold. File the tax returns.

Most of us here married abroad, then came home to file petitions. Filing from abroad while living together abroad represents a small minority of VJ members. You do what you have to do but if you really do intend to move to the USA permanently together, then evidence of your intention to do so, should be accomplished without too much trouble.

Does the Consular officer have legitimate reason to believe you do NOT intend to live in the USA? If so, that is a different matter entirely. If applicable, what would that legitimate reason be, pray tell.

[Jack&Selah 0]

You are far above the minimum filing threshold. File the tax returns.

Most of us here married abroad, then came home to file petitions. Filing from abroad while living together abroad represents a small minority of VJ members. You do what you have to do but if you really do intend to move to the USA permanently together, then evidence of your intention to do so, should be accomplished without too much trouble.

Does the Consular officer have legitimate reason to believe you do NOT intend to live in the USA? If so, that is a different matter entirely. If applicable, what would that legitimate reason be, pray tell.

I really do intend to move back home. I will see how I can file tax from abroad.

I will give them whatever I have for now, hope it will be enough evidence and I don't have to go there alone

[Jack&Selah 0]

Time for the petitioner to move back to the US and provide the proof to the embassy you moved. Only then will they issue a visa.

And if that's the case, how long do I have to stay there for my husband to get his approval?

[pushbrk 13,043]

I really do intend to move back home. I will see how I can file tax from abroad.

I will give them whatever I have for now, hope it will be enough evidence and I don't have to go there alone

The issue would be whether you both plan to live in the USA, not just you.

And if that's the case, how long do I have to stay there for my husband to get his approval?

Long enough to lease an apartment would do it.

[Jack&Selah 0]

The issue would be whether you both plan to live in the USA, not just you.

Long enough to lease an apartment would do it.

Of course we both intend to live there. And I have a contract ending this year so we dont really have a choice we have to go asap. I will do as suggested and praying for the best.