Proof of domicile

[JohnDid 1]

Hello guys what kind of proof of domicile can i submit besides bank statement/account? Thanks much 

[OrihimeandIchigo 216]

On 2/29/2020 at 6:06 AM, JohnDid said:

Hello guys what kind of proof of domicile can i submit besides bank statement/account? Thanks much 

 

This is from one of the forums a NVC guides its pretty old but some of its useful:

 

Domicile

Please note, if the petitioner lives with the beneficiary abroad, you'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 3 and 4) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable, of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Form I-864

Part 4, Question 5: Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principal residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:

• Maintained my XXXX voter registration

• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box

• Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union

• Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank

• Maintained my XXXX drivers license

• Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX

• Maintained my US investment account with XXXX

• Maintained my US PO box

• Maintained licensure by the XXXX

• Maintained membership in the XXXX

• Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Voter registration card showing permanent US address

• XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address

• XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address

• Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address

• Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX license currently up to date

• Renewal of XXXX membership

• County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:

• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in

• Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school

• Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car

• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Lease agreement for our house

• Email from schools regarding registration requirements

• Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry

• Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

 

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

 

[JohnDid 1]

Hi thanks for your response. And no she doesn’t live here with me she lives in the philippines and I’m here in us. So you’re saying that if she doesn’t live here with in US we dont need to provide a proof of domicile? Thanks. 

Edited March 1, 2020 by JohnDid

[OrihimeandIchigo 216]

10 hours ago, JohnDid said:

Hi thanks for your response. And no she doesn’t live here with me she lives in the philippines and I’m here in us. So you’re saying that if she doesn’t live here with in US we dont need to provide a proof of domicile? Thanks. 

If you the US citizen (peitioner) are currently living in America to my understanding all you really need to prove your domicile is a copy your Birth Certificate because on all the forms will be your USA residence and mailing address correct? If shes (the beneficiary) is outside of the country thats normal since shes asking to immigrate so of course she doesnt have a USA residence. Now if you (the peitioner and US citizen) were living abroad outside of the USA then you would need to prove your domicile with evidence stated above. But if your in the USA you should be fine with a copy of Birth Certificate or a USA passport. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 hour ago, OrihimeandIchigo said:

If you the US citizen (peitioner) are currently living in America to my understanding all you really need to prove your domicile is a copy your Birth Certificate because on all the forms will be your USA residence and mailing address correct? If shes (the beneficiary) is outside of the country thats normal since shes asking to immigrate so of course she doesnt have a USA residence. Now if you (the peitioner and US citizen) were living abroad outside of the USA then you would need to prove your domicile with evidence stated above. But if your in the USA you should be fine with a copy of Birth Certificate or a USA passport. 

For showing domicile the most common way to show is a W2.  A W2 or tax return will show FICA and Medicare and income taxes with are withheld by the (US) employer.

[JohnDid 1]

Thank you guys so much!