Proof of Petitioner domicile

[Magda&Andrew 2]

My fiancée and I currently live in Poland and had been planning to make the big move to the US together once our visa was in hand.

On the day of the interview at the embassy however, we were sent away with a request to provide "Proof of Petitioner domicile". We were in such shock to hear that the affidavit of support by my mother explicitly stating she would provide room and board was not seemingly convincing enough of my attention to reestablish a domicile.

Putting my contempt aside, we've amassed the following:

1. Signed statement from myself indicating I'm endeavoring to reestablish a domicile in the US.

2. Signed statement from my mother explicitly laying out living arrangements (with things such as length of stay, noting the renovations in the house that have been done to prepare for our arrival, what rooms/furniture/amenities are being provided)

3. Emails from potential employers showing that I am indeed applying for work.

4. A copy of my driver's license which is still valid

5. My voter registration card

We're still finding about:

1. If I'm still on my parents' insurance (I'm not 26 yet, fortunately) and if not, putting me back on.

2. Reopening my bank account (we closed just 2-3 months ago).

Is there anything else out there that y'all can think of or details to include in any statement? I left the US right after college 3.5 years ago, so sadly I have no active memberships in anything in the US.

Help me Visa Journey; you're my only hope!

[Pheebs1201 269]

Can you afford to take out a lease on an apartment in the meantime, giving you your own address?

Do you have any leads on potential job offers for when you return?

These are the only two things I can think of. Good luck!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Using a joint sponsor does not negate the need for you, the USC petitioner/sponsor to have maintained or prove you are establishing US domicile.

The Domicile info from travel.state.gov can be found here > http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html#3

If the petitioner does not have a domicile in the United States, can a joint sponsor file an I-864?

No, the petitioner must meet all the requirements to be a sponsor (age, domicile and citizenship), except those related to income, before there can be a joint sponsor.

How can a petitioner establish a domicile?

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

This post has good info on what you can use > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/485927-proof-of-us-domicile/?p=6883218

[rtor1 52]

Hi,

I don't know if you help but maybe you could provide them some receipts of the expenses your mother is having to prepare the house for you!! I don't know if she has them or even spent something as of now. Idk, but maybe buying another bed, another mattress, painting the room, or even a new car. Just some ideas of things I can picture of people spending to receive a couple!! Hopefully they will be ok and you will have the visa soon enough!!