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I'm US citizen, been living in Taiwan for almost 4 years with my wife.

Working on my i-864 for a CR1 visa. 

Here are the ways I will be proving domicile in the US. I'm wondering what specific documents I need to show for these.

 

1. Maintained 2 bank accounts with 1 credit card that has been actively used. 

QUESTION on this - can I just show a screenshot of my online banking accounts and credit card statements? Or are they looking for something more official (not sure what that would be, maybe a documents I could request from the bank)? 

 

2. Maintained permanent US address.

QUESTION - Is just a picture (or scan might be better?) of any letter sent to that mailing address sufficient? It is my parent's house by the way. 

 

3. Voter registration

QUESTION - Unfortunately do not have a voter registration ID card. On the state of MN website (mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us) I am listed as registered to vote. BUT, the website is setup so that when you hit enter after typing your name, it shows that you are registered and where you are registered, WITHOUT my name on it. So, not too helpful proving that it is my. Is there another way to show that I'm registered? 

 

 

Thanks for the help everyone. 

 

 

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6 hours ago, tw2mn said:

I'm US citizen, been living in Taiwan for almost 4 years with my wife.

Working on my i-864 for a CR1 visa. 

Here are the ways I will be proving domicile in the US. I'm wondering what specific documents I need to show for these.

 

1. Maintained 2 bank accounts with 1 credit card that has been actively used. 

QUESTION on this - can I just show a screenshot of my online banking accounts and credit card statements? Or are they looking for something more official (not sure what that would be, maybe a documents I could request from the bank)? 

 

2. Maintained permanent US address.

QUESTION - Is just a picture (or scan might be better?) of any letter sent to that mailing address sufficient? It is my parent's house by the way. 

 

3. Voter registration

QUESTION - Unfortunately do not have a voter registration ID card. On the state of MN website (mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us) I am listed as registered to vote. BUT, the website is setup so that when you hit enter after typing your name, it shows that you are registered and where you are registered, WITHOUT my name on it. So, not too helpful proving that it is my. Is there another way to show that I'm registered? 

 

 

Thanks for the help everyone. 

 

 

1. Both can be sufficient. But as a general rule for myself, any electronic pdf statement printout is better than screenshot printout as supporting documents for I-864.

 

2. Do you have a US state driver's license with the US mailing address? Pic or converted to pdf print are both fine.

 

3. Not necessary, but if you have a voter registration card, then printout of that is better.

 

What are the most important for the I-864 are the proofs of US income or US employment or US assets. Current pay statements, IRS tax transcripts (joint filing if married), property deeds, etc.

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You need to show concrete intent to re-locate back to the US.  AIT is not one of the difficult "consulates".  I think I used my driver's license to prove domicile.  I think you will be OK.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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20 hours ago, EatBulaga said:

1. Both can be sufficient. But as a general rule for myself, any electronic pdf statement printout is better than screenshot printout as supporting documents for I-864.

 

2. Do you have a US state driver's license with the US mailing address? Pic or converted to pdf print are both fine.

 

3. Not necessary, but if you have a voter registration card, then printout of that is better.

 

What are the most important for the I-864 are the proofs of US income or US employment or US assets. Current pay statements, IRS tax transcripts (joint filing if married), property deeds, etc.

Got it, thanks I appreciate it. 

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18 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

You need to show concrete intent to re-locate back to the US.  AIT is not one of the difficult "consulates".  I think I used my driver's license to prove domicile.  I think you will be OK.

Sounds good, thanks for the insight!

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5 hours ago, tw2mn said:

Sounds good, thanks for the insight!

Long live Taiwan!!!!  My wife (Taiwanese) is in Taipei right now.  We lived there in 2015. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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23 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Long live Taiwan!!!!  My wife (Taiwanese) is in Taipei right now.  We lived there in 2015. 

Nice, ya it truly is an amazing country. Really going to miss it, but also excited to be back in the states. 

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