Proof of intent to stay in US

[InsanelyOne 8]

My fiancé and I left the US over 10 years ago. We plan on returning with the K-1 visa but have made no permanent housing arrangements since there is always the off chance that the visa is denied.

Does anyone have experience with this scenario? My lawyer is strongly encouraging us to convince a family member to sign a lease for us to show we have a residence in the US. Once we get the visa I plan on finding an apartment and signing a lease so we have somewhere to stay.

Is it critical I prove we have a residence in the US during the interview? I know we are the first couple to be returning to the US on a K-1. This has to be considered normal.

[InsanelyOne 8]

Edit: I meant to say "I know we are NOT the first couple to be returning to the US on a K-1".

[B-2-Z 37]

We were living together in Canada for 4.5 years at the time of our K1. We had issues in our interview regarding domicile. When I was called up to the second window(where you get approved or denied) he told me that the USC needed to go home and establish better domicile. I argued the fact by showing cancelled permanent residency application for Canada, a job for USC in the US, a place to live, and farm land owned in the US. He had me sit back down for ~20mins and called me back up to the window. He passed me the welcome letter and told me we were denied by him but approved by his supervisor. We were put into AP for almost a month after that.

If we were to go through this again, USC would have gone home for 4-6 months to establish a job, bank account and place to live.

Hope this helps!

Edit to add: Also showed expiring work visa for USC

Edited October 31, 2015 by B-2-Z

[InsanelyOne 8]

I have maintained my employment in the United States during the time we have lived abroad. I've worked for the same company for 23 years. I travel back to the States at least 6 times a year for 2-3 weeks at a time so I've maintained a presence of sorts... just no domicile. My fiancé and I have had a joint bank account in the States since 2009. I certainly hope all of that is proof that I'm established in the US.

[vanityfair 4]

I am also worried about this as I have been employed and working in a foreign country for 3 years (during this time I have met my fiance). However, I hope to return back home with him this Spring and find a job (education). I figured that a co-sponser would be effective enough in terms of having support for a place to stay? I listed my mother as a co-sponser so hopefully that won't be a problem?

I have a bank account back in the states that is still active, but other than that I am not sure what else I can communicate with the consulate. I have been hoping to return with my fiance to the states together once my contract is completed in Korea.

[vanityfair 4]

^It just occurred that this is applies to specific consulates. Please ignore my previous post.

[baron555 934]

Is it critical I prove we have a residence in the US during the interview?

No, but the intention must be to permanently reside in the US. You'll need to prove that for AOS.

[InsanelyOne 8]

No, but the intention must be to permanently reside in the US. You'll need to prove that for AOS.

No worries there. We've been waiting over 10 years to be able to return to the US. No intention of living elsewhere.

[B-2-Z 37]

I have maintained my employment in the United States during the time we have lived abroad. I've worked for the same company for 23 years. I travel back to the States at least 6 times a year for 2-3 weeks at a time so I've maintained a presence of sorts... just no domicile. My fiancé and I have had a joint bank account in the States since 2009. I certainly hope all of that is proof that I'm established in the US.

The fact your job is long term and based in the US, should solve a lot of this. Just to let you know, they'll want to see the print offs of bank accounts with both names and balances, not just the first page with the names(at least with AOS) Make sure to bring your job contract as evidence so that it will back you up.

Good luck!

[InsanelyOne 8]

The fact your job is long term and based in the US, should solve a lot of this. Just to let you know, they'll want to see the print offs of bank accounts with both names and balances, not just the first page with the names(at least with AOS) Make sure to bring your job contract as evidence so that it will back you up.

Good luck!

Thanks for reminding me about the bank statements. I've got a letter from the bank showing when the account was opened and that it's in good standing but I'll bring the latest statement as well.

As far as my employer is concerned, I had the HR department provide a letter that gives all the pertinent info about my employment as well as stating that they are eagerly awaiting my return to the US and that my job is secure and in good standing.

[B-2-Z 37]

Congratulations, I see you were approved

[InsanelyOne 8]

Congratulations, I see you were approved

Thanks. It ended up being very easy. I didn't have to provide any kind of documentation during the interview. I guess since my fiancé and I have lived together for over 10 years it was pretty much a no-brainer.