Working abroad for DoD not proof of domicile?

[Ranava14 12]

We finally heard back from the NVC today and it said the sponsor (my husband) might not have domicile in the U.S

 

We live in Germany where my Husband is working as a dod contractor for an American contracting company. 
 

We added all of his tax returns/w2s as proof. 

But they still said no. 
 

What else can we provide? He hasn’t voted on decades, doesn’t own property there or have a physical address in the United States. 
 

 

[SalishSea 17,464]

31 minutes ago, ValRam said:

We finally heard back from the NVC today and it said the sponsor (my husband) might not have domicile in the U.S

 

We live in Germany where my Husband is working as a dod contractor for an American contracting company. 
 

We added all of his tax returns/w2s as proof. 

But they still said no. 
 

What else can we provide? He hasn’t voted on decades, doesn’t own property there or have a physical address in the United States. 
 

 

I'm not sure what your point is.  Clearly he is not domiciled in the US.  It is more than just paying taxes.

 

Working as a contractor for the military does not exempt the petitioner from the domicile requirement.  Most people find they need to move back to establish domicile.   Unfortunate that he didn't maintain his voting record and other ties.

[Pinkrlion 2,673]

The domicile requirement is proof of physical address in US.  That is the whole purpose of why u filed DCF.  You have to show proof of rent/lease, utility bills, bank accts in the US, filing taxes, voting, among other proof.   

[Family 3,832]

Try  having your husband write an “ affidavit of intent to re establish domicile “ , simple statement detailing the how/ when’s of his plan to return home as soon as contract permits. 

1. If you have family in US that could be designated as permanent US address, have them write a letter stating you will live w them immediately on entry, and that you two can live with them as long as you wish. Update that address for everything ( taxes, bank, credit cards…) 
 

2. Have hubby take a quick flight to US and renew his DMV drivers license w new address ,  register to vote

 

3. Move some cash to a US account 

 

 

Read link 

https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM060114.html

Edited July 13, 2022 by Family

[Truth_Seeker 14]

On 7/13/2022 at 6:22 AM, ValRam said:

We finally heard back from the NVC today and it said the sponsor (my husband) might not have domicile in the U.S

 

We live in Germany where my Husband is working as a dod contractor for an American contracting company. 
 

We added all of his tax returns/w2s as proof. 

But they still said no. 
 

What else can we provide? He hasn’t voted on decades, doesn’t own property there or have a physical address in the United States. 
 

 

I am in the same boat.  Showing that you have your retirement accounts in a state, a state's driver's license, an address, and in my case my W2 has my address in my home state.  And plus I vote.  Given all that shows that I am domiciled in the U.S. and my residence here in Germany is just temporary.