Steps to maintain domicile before leaving US?

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Hi,

I am a US citizen about to move to Germany, to be with my girlfriend (who lives and works in Germany, but is a Belarusian citizen). We plan to get married after 6-12 months, if our in-person relationship works out. After that, we'll start the CR-1 process.

 

Do you have any advice on what I can do to either maintain domicile, or demonstrate intention to domicile, without outright going back to the US and being separated from her for >18 months while the paperwork happens? I vote, have a bank and investment account, but don't own a home and plan to sell my car before I leave. I currently live with family, and will keep a mailing address here. I have enough assets for the affidavit of support, and can also get family to cosign. The issue is just domicile.

 

I have no intention of remaining in Germany permanently. I'm only going there for her, and I want to minimize the time we have to spend apart; we've had quite enough of that already.

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On what basis are you moving to Germany?

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7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

On what basis are you moving to Germany?

I hold EU citizenship as well. Currently waiting on that passport, but also work in a field where blue cards are obtainable.

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German Citizenship?

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German Citizenship?

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