Example letter of domicile

[Mpere 11]

On 8/25/2020 at 11:52 PM, Appy said:

They didn’t ask me about domicile either although just in case we did bring documents to show bank accounts, phone bills, letter from my husband’s job to say he is due back in the US office, lease for our apartment in the US. Sorry can’t help with the joint sponsor as we did not use one. 

Sorry, I will have my interview next Thursday, I just want to make sure I have all the correct documents in place: what’s the reason of people using a joint sponsor? My husband had been working in the UK for the past four years until this June, and moved back to the US for a new job in July. If his income in both countries are well above the amount required, does it mean that we don’t need a joint sponsor for I-864? 

[Appy 38]

8 minutes ago, Mpere said:

Sorry, I will have my interview next Thursday, I just want to make sure I have all the correct documents in place: what’s the reason of people using a joint sponsor? My husband had been working in the UK for the past four years until this June, and moved back to the US for a new job in July. If his income in both countries are well above the amount required, does it mean that we don’t need a joint sponsor for I-864? 

I might be wrong but I think it’s the US income that counts and you have to provide w2 and 1099 of the most recent year to show you meet the financial requirements. 

[Mpere 11]

Just now, Appy said:

I might be wrong but I think it’s the US income that counts and you have to provide w2 and 1099 of the most recent year to show you meet the financial requirements. 

So if he didn’t have the US income for the past few years, it means we need a joint sponsor? 

[Appy 38]

2 minutes ago, Mpere said:

So if he didn’t have the US income for the past few years, it means we need a joint sponsor? 

Has he been filing taxes? To be honest I have no idea on the financial side. We used a lawyer and my husband dealt with it all. Hopefully someone will be able to help you. 

[Mpere 11]

4 minutes ago, Appy said:

Has he been filing taxes? To be honest I have no idea on the financial side. We used a lawyer and my husband dealt with it all. Hopefully someone will be able to help you. 

He has been filing taxes, but only with foreign income which is the UK income. I hope someone here could help, although it is kinda late in the UK. Still thank you for answering my question:) 

[Appy 38]

2 minutes ago, Mpere said:

He has been filing taxes, but only with foreign income which is the UK income. I hope someone here could help, although it is kinda late in the UK. Still thank you for answering my question:) 

No problem. My husband was only in the was being paid in the US so it was pretty straight forward for us. Maybe make a stand alone post for more eyes on the question. 

[Jaclyn K 9]

39 minutes ago, Mpere said:

Sorry, I will have my interview next Thursday, I just want to make sure I have all the correct documents in place: what’s the reason of people using a joint sponsor? My husband had been working in the UK for the past four years until this June, and moved back to the US for a new job in July. If his income in both countries are well above the amount required, does it mean that we don’t need a joint sponsor for I-864? 

UK income does not apply unless he transferred within the same company from the UK to the US. If not, he must meet the threshold for sponsorship based on his US income, otherwise you will need another sponsor. As my husband and I both live and work in the UK currently, my parents are having to act as a joint sponsor based on their US income. This is a very strict requirement, so I would suggest making sure you have all the information possible before going to your interview. 

Edited August 29, 2020 by Jaclyn K

[Jaclyn K 9]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents.html

[os306 103]

9 hours ago, Mpere said:

He has been filing taxes, but only with foreign income which is the UK income. I hope someone here could help, although it is kinda late in the UK. Still thank you for answering my question:) 

 

From my understanding the most important factor is current income, and based on what you have said, your spouse's current US income (albeit from a job he has only been in for a couple of months) would fulfil the requirements. As mentioned above, his past UK income would not apply in this case. It would be a good idea to provide as much as evidence of his current job (e.g., employment verification letter,  whatever paystubs he has etc.) as possible. Ultimately, however, it is up to the Consular Officer on the day of the interview regarding whether they feel that the evidence of current income is enough - he/she may prefer to also see evidence of stable past US income. One benefit of the London Embassy is that they seem pretty to be pretty relaxed in general. However, if I was in your position, I would still try and have a joint sponsor lined up just in case there are issues (I know this may be tricky given your interview is next week).

Edited August 30, 2020 by os306