How can you prove domicile if you are living abroad? (to maintain sanity)

[Roxy and Emmy 43]

I read that Guangzhou sometimes requires extra documentation to prove that the petitioner intends to live in the US. I haven't gotten packet 3 yet but I am gathering everything I can to prove this. My license has expired, I haven't voted (oops) since I was 18 and I have been abroad for 8 years (visiting the US twice). 

 

1. Tax returns from 2016 and affidavit explaining that my salary was too low to pay the other years.

2. Price quote from shipping container company ( to move from China to US)

3. Screenshots of completed job applications and two offers to interview (but no job offers because I can't go interview in person  )

4. Rental agreement between friend and myself (unsigned) to sublease a floor in her house

5. Completed form for driver's licence (I have to get a new one because it is really too expired)

6. Proof that I've been paying my student loans

7. Contract from storage unit (but it is in another state)

8. Car insurance quote

9. Car purchase quote

 

Is there anything I'm missing? Would this be okay? 

 

Thanks so much. 

[millefleur 5,046]

I'm not sure the job application is needed, maybe just the interview offers.

 

Also, when I lived abroad I included a copy of my short stay Russian visa to prove I wasn't going to be living there. I previously had a work visa and switched over to a short stay visa, I included that since I had been living abroad for many years. I also included a letter from my employer that I had quit my job in Russia that stated when my final day at work would be.

 

Have you maintained a bank account or any credit cards at all in the US, even if you barely use them? Any proof of mail received in the US even it was at your parents' or other relatives' address?

Edited January 23, 2019 by millefleur

[Roxy and Emmy 43]

13 hours ago, millefleur said:

I'm not sure the job application is needed, maybe just the interview offers.

 

Also, when I lived abroad I included a copy of my short stay Russian visa to prove I wasn't going to be living there. I previously had a work visa and switched over to a short stay visa, I included that since I had been living abroad for many years. I also including a letter from my employer that I had quit my job in Russia and when my final day at work would be.

 

Have you maintained a bank account or any credit cards at all in the US, even if you barely use them?

I'm not working now unfortunately. I do have a debit card/bank account, but its a different address than my intended address. Is that okay? 

And thanks for your helpful answer

[millefleur 5,046]

8 minutes ago, Roxyneu said:

I'm not working now unfortunately. I do have a debit card/bank account, but its a different address than my intended address. Is that okay? 

And thanks for your helpful answer

Yes, that's fine that it's a different address. They basically want to see that you've maintained some sort of domicile in the US. I would definitely include the bank statements showing an address in the US. Also, you can include a cover letter explaining your intent to re-establish domicile in the US, too. There are some examples floating around on VJ:

 

Also, do you have a kind of permanent residency in China? Basically anything showing that you don't live permanently in China could also help, whether it's a visa or anything showing you won't be there forever.

Edited January 23, 2019 by millefleur

[Roxy and Emmy 43]

13 hours ago, millefleur said:

Yes, that's fine that it's a different address. They basically want to see that you've maintained some sort of domicile in the US. I would definitely include the bank statements showing an address in the US. Also, you can include a cover letter explaining your intent to re-establish domicile in the US, too. There are some examples floating around on VJ:

 

 

Ahh so we are on the right track  thanks so much

[Rbenthompson 68]

14 hours ago, Roxyneu said:

I read that Guangzhou sometimes requires extra documentation to prove that the petitioner intends to live in the US. I haven't gotten packet 3 yet but I am gathering everything I can to prove this. My license has expired, I haven't voted (oops) since I was 18 and I have been abroad for 8 years (visiting the US twice). 

 

1. Tax returns from 2016 and affidavit explaining that my salary was too low to pay the other years.

2. Price quote from shipping container company ( to move from China to US)

3. Screenshots of completed job applications and two offers to interview (but no job offers because I can't go interview in person  )

4. Rental agreement between friend and myself (unsigned) to sublease a floor in her house

5. Completed form for driver's licence (I have to get a new one because it is really too expired)

6. Proof that I've been paying my student loans

7. Contract from storage unit (but it is in another state)

8. Car insurance quote

9. Car purchase quote

 

Is there anything I'm missing? Would this be okay? 

 

Thanks so much. 

I think you are overthinking this.  My fiance has an interview in 12 hours.  We didn't prepare anything similar to items 2-9, nor were we requested to in our P3.  You will need Affidavit of Support items such as what is listed below.  Mileage may vary.

 

Affidavit of Support supporting documents are:

 

A. For Employed:

1) Copy of your 3 most recent tax returns (2015 2016 2017)

2) Copy of your W2's for each year (2015 2016 2017)

3) 5-6 of MONTHS of your most recent pay stubs

4) Letter from your Employer (stating your position held, salary rate, if permanent or temporary)

5) You can also include copies of your bank account statements (esp if you are self-employed)

Edited January 23, 2019 by Rbenthompson

[millefleur 5,046]

1 minute ago, Rbenthompson said:

I think you are overthinking this.  My fiance has an interview in 12 hours.  We didn't prepare anything similar to items 2-6, nor were we requested to in our P3.  You will need Affidavit of Support items such as what is listed below.  Mileage may vary.

The OP, who is the USC, is currently living in China. When the USC lives abroad during the process, it is required to also submit "proof of intent to re-establish domicile." That is in addition to the Affidavit of Support, which is clearly also required. So, basically there is just an extra step for petitioners who live abroad.

[Rbenthompson 68]

8 hours ago, millefleur said:

The OP, who is the USC, is currently living in China. When the USC lives abroad during the process, it is required to also submit "proof of intent to re-establish domicile." That is in addition to the Affidavit of Support, which is clearly also required. So, basically there is just an extra step for petitioners who live abroad.

My apologies.