Re-Establishing Domicile

[Sammy.NZ 45]

Hi VJ people, 

Sooo initially my husband (beneficiary) and I (petitioner) - currently residing in NZ - we were going to wait until his visa was approved and then both move to the US together. Due to the proof of domicile requirement as well as some important upcoming family events, we've decided I should go back before him to start re-establishing. We are currently still waiting for I-130 approval (submitted early Feb 2021) & want to try to minimize our time apart so I wasn't going to move back until after we have submitted everything to the National Visa Center and are waiting to be DQ'd. That being said - I'm wondering what evidence I should be planning on providing and what is or isn't necessary if I plan to move before him.

 

I know the basic suggestions for evidence of reestablishing domicile ; bank accounts, rental lease/ house offer, job offers, license, auto insurance,  etc.

I guess I'm just wondering if this requirement changes if I go back ahead of him? Would changing my physical address (intending to move back in with my parents until my husband arrives and then we will look for houses to rent or buy together) / providing proof of travel & re-entry back to the U.S. & proof of resignation from my current overseas job suffice or is that not enough? If this evidence isn't enough and further evidence for domicile is recommended, is it needed before we submit to NVC or can we provide at the interview after I've had a bit more time to actually get settled back in the U.S.? - hope this makes sense...

Really just trying to gauge our timeline and minimize our time apart given the little information we have to go off of. 

 

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

 

Cheers