Packet 3

[rucus 1]

I did not see anywhere that stipulated including documentation for re-establishing a US domicile. However I don't see how it could be problematic.

Since we filed via DCF things get a bit convoluted.

Have any members been there and done that??

The paperwork for packet 3 gets mailed tomorrow AM.

Edited July 25, 2014 by rucus

[Ed and Gina 45]

Seriously? Establishing US domicile is clearly stated on the Consular website under the instructions for consular processing. You need to provide evidence of an address and having financial ties in the US.

[rucus 1]

I have ties. Numerous, such as USA income, credit cards, credit union and bank accounts and have started enrolling my kids in school. I don't think you understand the gist of my question. Living outside the USA does not automatically break ties. This is about domicile. I have an address

Thanks for the kind thoughts though.

[rucus 1]

I had a rather simple question regarding packet # 3

Here is a quote from your consular website "Many U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents reside outside the United States on a temporary basis. "Temporary" may cover an extended period of residence abroad. The sponsor living abroad must establish the following in order to be considered domiciled in the United States:

He/she left the United States for a limited and not indefinite period of time,

He/she intended to maintain a domicile in the United States, and

He/she has evidence of continued ties to the United States."

Here is more from your Bible

" When a sponsor has clearly not maintained a domicile in the United States, he/she must re-establish a U.S. domicile to be a sponsor. The aspiring sponsor may take steps, including the examples given below, to show that the United States is his/her principal place of residence

Find employment in the United States

Secure a residence in the United States

Register children in U.S. schools

Relinquish residence abroad

Other evidence of a U.S. residence

If the sponsor establishes U.S. domicile, it is not necessary for the sponsor to go to the United States before the sponsored family members. However, the sponsor must return to the United States to live before the sponsored immigrant may enter the United States. The sponsored immigrant must enter the United States with or after the sponsor."