Proof of Residence in the US

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

It's not that they're the problem it's that the embassy's request is illogical. Also USCIS is done, USCIS only handles some of the tasks then hands it off to the embassy, USCIS was great, this is the staff at the embassy being illogical. Having a W2 with my address and my companies address both being listed as NYC should prove domicile but it's not that I have an option at this point. I'll have to bend the knee and figure out what they want, which would be nice if they provided a list.

I have found this list on the US Embassy in Bangkok's site.

A convincing combination of the following types of action might be considered as an indication of residence:

• Establishing an address in the United States
• Setting up and maintaining bank accounts in the United States
• Transferring funds to the United States
• Making and maintaining investments in the United States
• Seeking employment in the United States
• Applying for a social security number
• Voting in local, state, or federal elections
• Enrolling children in schools
• Paying U.S. income taxes
• Taking steps to relinquish residency in a foreign country

To retort to these - I already have an address in the US

I have bank accounts in the US

I don't transfer funds to the US since I already lived there

I have an investment account with shares in public US companies.

I don't seek employment because I am already employed in the US

I am a citizen and as such already have a social security card.

I don't vote

I don't have children.

I do pay income taxes and have proven that but I did not prove state taxes so i will provide those.

I don't need to take steps to relinquish residency in a foreign country as I have no residency in a foreign country.

I suppose at this point, bank statements, credit card statements, investment account statement, state tax return and a notarized letter explaining why the others are not available is the best I can do at this point.

Sorry but this is completely logical for the embassy to ask. When I filed for my wife's K1 visa I was working in Afghanistan at the time. You want to know what I showed them? I showed them my passport bio page, W2's, my tax returns, and my bank statements to verify that I live and going back to the states. Do not ever assume that you know more than the embassy and your way is the right way. All that will get you is lost time and frustration on your part, not their part.

You need to go ahead and try to fix this right now. Get a copy of your tax returns and bank statements online, then send it to them. If that want more than that then you have to somehow get a NY state id card.

[verneforchat 139]

and I apologize to anyone I was snappy to. I'm in a bit of a foul mood due to this. I'll try to be a bit kinder .

Considering people are taking time from their busy schedules to provide free and useful advice to you, it wouldnt be too much for you to indeed express gratitude.

[kris&me 572]

USCIS does not approve a petition / it only gathers the paperwork and sends to NVC who gathers their portion of paperwork

Embassy is the one you must convince and get approval from'

I was out out the country when i received RFE / I had to return here and do the work for immigration / i could not print out the application online from where i was and all i needed to do was sign my middle initial as it was on my passport and driver's license .

coming back and gettin a state ID is what you need to do and NY state does issue them

i had to also prove i owned a house so be glad they are not asking for more evidence

State tax receipts in this case would be more helpful than federal taxes

we all get snappy going thru this process / baring all your personal information to immigration is hard / having someone else in control of your life and future is about the most degrading thing a person can go thru

but do as they ask and swallow the pride