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Hi all,

I've been living abroad in Jordan for several years, initially i was studying and then started working a bit. Got married a few years ago and started the IR1/CR1 visa process in the mid of last year. My concern is about my proof of domicile in the US for her upcoming interview.

I have the following documents as proof of my maintaining ties to the US:

-Bank statement showing the year my account was opened (thus showing i've maintained it since then)

-Voter registration card

-Valid driver's license with home address

-Letter of recommendation from previous job showing my employment dates in country with an international organization

-Student loan statement

We also have a valid reason why we didn't apply for a K-1 visa and we didn't start the application for the IR1/CR1 visa until after a few years so there shouldn't be any suspicions about the validity of the relationship. We didn't try to go to the US sooner because we agreed prior to getting married that we would stay in Jordan for a few years so she could get a few more years of work experience and adjust to the married life without the stress of adding a new culture and lack of immediate family right away.

Should those documents along with our reasoning be enough to prove I've maintained my ties to home? I never did intend to permanently move and was always going to return home, marriage just changed the time frame slightly :)

Thanks for the assistance as always.

8th June, 2015 - Filed I-130 with local USCIS office in country

17 June, 2015 - I-130 approved and sent to Embassy's consular section

1 July, 2015 - Instructions for completing IV application and case ID received

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

How about tax returns? If you've earned more than $10,000 in any year then you would need to have filed a tax return. You may not owe any tax.

It's a part of the I-864 affidavit of support as well as help to prove domicile.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

Filed: Timeline
Posted

Ah yes, sorry i didn't mention those because i thought it a standard part of the affidavit. Yes i have transcripts from the previous 3 years which i had to file back taxes for. There is a joint sponsor as well, my father, we will be moving back home with my family. I also forgot I have my insurance card which is still valid as well.

8th June, 2015 - Filed I-130 with local USCIS office in country

17 June, 2015 - I-130 approved and sent to Embassy's consular section

1 July, 2015 - Instructions for completing IV application and case ID received

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
Timeline
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Looks pretty good; if you can, I would add some stuff "going forward"; evidence that you have started looking for a job in the USA, if you have kids, that you enrolled them in school or are looking for daycare, a lease or deed to a home or letter from a relative/ friend where you plan on staying till you find your own home, that sort of thing.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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Filed: Timeline
Posted

Excellent advice. Since we will be staying with my parents, perhaps a signed letter from them will suffice. I'm also waiting for a response from my dad's friend who wanted to speak to me about finding opportunities in the area so if I get one soon I will add that email correspondence as another piece.

Thank you.

8th June, 2015 - Filed I-130 with local USCIS office in country

17 June, 2015 - I-130 approved and sent to Embassy's consular section

1 July, 2015 - Instructions for completing IV application and case ID received

 
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