Intent to Re-establish Domicile

[Domicile-1996 1]

Hello Everyone,

 

      I have an issue with my application. Recently I went to the interview for Immigrant Visa (IR2), and was refused due to failure to prove domicile of my father, who has been living with me in the Philippines for more than a decade.
 

    They gave me one year to create a case that shows steps on how to prove domicile. And currently our plan is to show the deed of sale of the house we’re going to be staying in. The property taxes for that house starting from 2017 which is the date of purchase. A one way airplane ticket to the Port of Entry near the house, and a notarized letter of intent to re-establish domicile. We were thinking about sending all of this to the consulate before my father leaves, or would it be better to send it after he has left for America?

 

   The other things like getting a driver’s license might not be good since he has impaired vision (an actual disability) and getting a job might be difficult since he’s earning from his business here in the Philippines, and could still earn it when he’s in America since the business is generating income from properties. Kind of worried that this might still be rejected, any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Crazy Cat 42,099]

57 minutes ago, Domicile-1996 said:

Hello Everyone,

 

      I have an issue with my application. Recently I went to the interview for Immigrant Visa (IR2), and was refused due to failure to prove domicile of my father, who has been living with me in the Philippines for more than a decade.
 

    They gave me one year to create a case that shows steps on how to prove domicile. And currently our plan is to show the deed of sale of the house we’re going to be staying in. The property taxes for that house starting from 2017 which is the date of purchase. A one way airplane ticket to the Port of Entry near the house, and a notarized letter of intent to re-establish domicile. We were thinking about sending all of this to the consulate before my father leaves, or would it be better to send it after he has left for America?

 

   The other things like getting a driver’s license might not be good since he has impaired vision (an actual disability) and getting a job might be difficult since he’s earning from his business here in the Philippines, and could still earn it when he’s in America since the business is generating income from properties. Kind of worried that this might still be rejected, any input would be greatly appreciated.

Proof will be easier to prove after he is actually inside the US, it seems to me.  A notarized letter beforehand actually means nothing.  Utility bills, the deed, etc. would be better, imo. 

[Boiler 45,949]

56 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Proof will be easier to prove after he is actually inside the US, it seems to me.  A notarized letter beforehand actually means nothing.  Utility bills, the deed, etc. would be better, imo. 

Agree move and get all the normal stuff sorted.

[Lil bear 4,294]

2 hours ago, Domicile-1996 said:

Hello Everyone,

 

      I have an issue with my application. Recently I went to the interview for Immigrant Visa (IR2), and was refused due to failure to prove domicile of my father, who has been living with me in the Philippines for more than a decade.
 

    They gave me one year to create a case that shows steps on how to prove domicile. And currently our plan is to show the deed of sale of the house we’re going to be staying in. The property taxes for that house starting from 2017 which is the date of purchase. A one way airplane ticket to the Port of Entry near the house, and a notarized letter of intent to re-establish domicile. We were thinking about sending all of this to the consulate before my father leaves, or would it be better to send it after he has left for America?

 

   The other things like getting a driver’s license might not be good since he has impaired vision (an actual disability) and getting a job might be difficult since he’s earning from his business here in the Philippines, and could still earn it when he’s in America since the business is generating income from properties. Kind of worried that this might still be rejected, any input would be greatly appreciated.

Get a State ID in lieu of a drivers licence. Residential lease or purchase. Bank account. Utility bills. Health insurance   Voters registration. Is he eligible for Social Security, Medicare? 
3 months history of this should be adequate .. or is he unable to live in the US without your assistance?  Is there other family members in the US who can assist when he is there.. ? 

Edited September 23, 2022 by Lil bear

[Domicile-1996 1]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. 
 

We’ve decided to let him settle in America first before we send the documents. We will also collect all the utilities paid as well as the property taxes and fees to hep bolster the case. I might drop the letter of intent as well seeing as it won’t help at all.

 

 

37 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Get a State ID in lieu of a drivers licence. Residential lease or purchase. Bank account. Utility bills. Health insurance   Voters registration. Is he eligible for Social Security, Medicare? 
3 months history of this should be adequate .. or is he unable to live in the US without your assistance?  Is there other family members in the US who can assist when he is there.. ? 

Currently what we have is the Residential purchase, and we’re going to include all the most recent payments towards the utilities, tax, etc. Not quite sure regarding the social security or medicaire, but the State ID and Voter’s ID both seem attainable. Fortunately we have relatives in the US that would help my father get these documents. Thanks!

[Chancy 6,243]

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14 minutes ago, Domicile-1996 said:

Hello Everyone,

 I'll be sending my documents regarding 221g (Proof of Domicile), this week and am really worried as to what would happen if it fails.  If the document sent to the Embassy is deemed insufficient, would I be denied, or would I get another chance to strengthen the case within the time frame of 1 year given? 

 

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

On 9/22/2022 at 8:19 PM, Domicile-1996 said:

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. 
 

We’ve decided to let him settle in America first before we send the documents. We will also collect all the utilities paid as well as the property taxes and fees to hep bolster the case. I might drop the letter of intent as well seeing as it won’t help at all.

 

 

Currently what we have is the Residential purchase, and we’re going to include all the most recent payments towards the utilities, tax, etc. Not quite sure regarding the social security or medicaire, but the State ID and Voter’s ID both seem attainable. Fortunately we have relatives in the US that would help my father get these documents. Thanks!

Are you renting this residential purchase, that you purchased 5 years ago,  to anyone at the moment?  Who lives there if not? If it’s not yet available for your/his exclusive use , especially if it’s being rented out, then its just an investment property, not proof of intent to live there. Agree the chances/proof will be much better once he’s actually moved and living there.

 

[Domicile-1996 1]

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

Are you renting this residential purchase, that you purchased 5 years ago,  to anyone at the moment?  Who lives there if not? If it’s not yet available for your/his exclusive use , especially if it’s being rented out, then its just an investment property, not proof of intent to live there. Agree the chances/proof will be much better once he’s actually moved and living there.

 

Thank you for answering. No, we are not renting it out. My sister is living there currently, and the Utilities and property tax are billed to my Father still, which he pays up until now. The date of my father's departure in the ticket is in two weeks and, I take it, it would be bad if we submit it tomorrow? 

[Boiler 45,949]

Yes

[Domicile-1996 1]

I just sent my documents (Deed of Sale for Property, Realty Tax, Utility Billing, State ID and Voters ID application, pictures of departure and arrival, letter of intent) to the embassy last Wednesday, October 26. I checked the CEAC status checker, and it says that it has been updated yesterday and today, but the status is still "Refused". Should I be worried? I take it if it's positive, it should be under AP? Does anyone know?

[Crazy Cat 42,099]

2 minutes ago, Domicile-1996 said:

I just sent my documents (Deed of Sale for Property, Realty Tax, Utility Billing, State ID and Voters ID application, pictures of departure and arrival, letter of intent) to the embassy last Wednesday, October 26. I checked the CEAC status checker, and it says that it has been updated yesterday and today, but the status is still "Refused". Should I be worried? I take it if it's positive, it should be under AP? Does anyone know?

Those sound good.  I would expect to see an "Issued" status soon. 

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

3 minutes ago, Domicile-1996 said:

I just sent my documents (Deed of Sale for Property, Realty Tax, Utility Billing, State ID and Voters ID application, pictures of departure and arrival, letter of intent) to the embassy last Wednesday, October 26. I checked the CEAC status checker, and it says that it has been updated yesterday and today, but the status is still "Refused". Should I be worried? I take it if it's positive, it should be under AP? Does anyone know?

It takes time for someone to get round to actually looking at them. 

[Domicile-1996 1]

Hello Everyone, 

Just an update on my case. My Case Has been set from "Refused" to Issued in about 3 days. After 2 days, the embassy called me and said that they need the Transcript of my Father's ITR (Income tax return). After getting it, they told us to send it online. But they never gave us a link. Does anyone happen to know where I should this document? Thanks

[seekingthetruth 1,248]

2 hours ago, Domicile-1996 said:

Hello Everyone, 

Just an update on my case. My Case Has been set from "Refused" to Issued in about 3 days. After 2 days, the embassy called me and said that they need the Transcript of my Father's ITR (Income tax return). After getting it, they told us to send it online. But they never gave us a link. Does anyone happen to know where I should this document? Thanks

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript