Case-specific DCF questions

[Taichidi 0]

I don't even know where to begin, except to ask your forgiveness for the 5am-smush of brains that is typing these questions. I've been swimming in Visa information for about the past three hours (with plenty of distractions along the way), trying to find an exact list of paperwork and fees that need to be filed, as well as much info as I can gather on the AOS requirements.

So far, just reading some of the success stories (closed the damn tab, not sure where they were now) helped me outline a required-paperwork-and-money list, so mainly I just have questions on this affidavit of support and a totally new phrase to me, 'establishing domicile. First of all, suppose I should go into the case a bit.

I'm a USC resident in the Netherlands since November of '06, filed immediately for the permanent resident permit and was approved in March, will be getting married to my Dutchie here within a couple of months (basically just need to send for his birth certificate, we already have my apostilled copy here), and pretty much going straight to the consulate to file for the petition.

Now, my income has been nil here for the past year (found out the day I picked up my permit that we were pregnant, and so I haven't gotten work), and so my father will be the only joint sponsor. His income will be more than sufficient, but since he's in the States, what exactly does he need to do to file as a joint sponsor?

As far as my own AOS that I file, the only tax info I have is for '06, which was filed overseas via H&R Block Online. The AOS itself says that I have to either provide my tax information, or a statement/evidence declaring that I don't have to file. Will my unemployment for the year of '07 be sufficient for that?

And now for the icing on the cake: Establishing domicile. We'll be living with my father on his farm when we go back, and I'll be job hunting right away, but most likely will only be able to grab a job via a temp agency in the beginning. This cuts out any employer contract or lease-signing that might help the process. I also currently own no property in the states. Is there another way to do this? Suggestions?

And on the hopes that I don't sound like a complete babbling fool, I'm gonna submit. Thanks in advance for reading through this mess, and any advice/experiences you can share that might be of help.

[tobben15 0]

I don't even know where to begin, except to ask your forgiveness for the 5am-smush of brains that is typing these questions. I've been swimming in Visa information for about the past three hours (with plenty of distractions along the way), trying to find an exact list of paperwork and fees that need to be filed, as well as much info as I can gather on the AOS requirements.

So far, just reading some of the success stories (closed the damn tab, not sure where they were now) helped me outline a required-paperwork-and-money list, so mainly I just have questions on this affidavit of support and a totally new phrase to me, 'establishing domicile. First of all, suppose I should go into the case a bit.

I'm a USC resident in the Netherlands since November of '06, filed immediately for the permanent resident permit and was approved in March, will be getting married to my Dutchie here within a couple of months (basically just need to send for his birth certificate, we already have my apostilled copy here), and pretty much going straight to the consulate to file for the petition.

Now, my income has been nil here for the past year (found out the day I picked up my permit that we were pregnant, and so I haven't gotten work), and so my father will be the only joint sponsor. His income will be more than sufficient, but since he's in the States, what exactly does he need to do to file as a joint sponsor?

As far as my own AOS that I file, the only tax info I have is for '06, which was filed overseas via H&R Block Online. The AOS itself says that I have to either provide my tax information, or a statement/evidence declaring that I don't have to file. Will my unemployment for the year of '07 be sufficient for that?

And now for the icing on the cake: Establishing domicile. We'll be living with my father on his farm when we go back, and I'll be job hunting right away, but most likely will only be able to grab a job via a temp agency in the beginning. This cuts out any employer contract or lease-signing that might help the process. I also currently own no property in the states. Is there another way to do this? Suggestions?

And on the hopes that I don't sound like a complete babbling fool, I'm gonna submit. Thanks in advance for reading through this mess, and any advice/experiences you can share that might be of help.

First, from what I understand, you must be married before you can file for DCF.

As far as a cosponsor, your father is fine. He just needs to fill out an I-864 as do you.

You will have to file some form with IRS for your 07 year, but as you know not until April of 08. Sorry I'm not sure what the form is. When they are needed at the interview, you should call IRS and get transcripts. Your father can get these too and they are free.

As for establishing domicile, do you have any bank statements or investment accounts that you still have in the States? These should all help. Anything you can prove you still have connection to the States will help.

Hope this helps,

Jill

[Taichidi 0]

You will have to file some form with IRS for your 07 year, but as you know not until April of 08.

Wait, now. Until april of '08? It's quite probable our AOS could be filed before then (although not before this new year). Would I have to show /intent/ to file, as some Financial Aid forms make you do, or would my '06 statements work?

When they are needed at the interview, you should call IRS and get transcripts.

Thank you! I'll do that

As for establishing domicile, do you have any bank statements or investment accounts that you still have in the States?

Unfortunately, no. I haven't had a bank account in some years, although starting one up again wouldn't be /too/ much of a problem, but would a brand new banking account be sufficient? The only other thing I can think of would be a driver's license that doesn't expire till August of '08, that's really my only tangible connection to the states at the moment. >.> Wonderful, eh? I wonder if perhaps some sort of written contract between my father as the property owner and me as his soon-to-be tenant wouldn't help? I mean, he won't be charging us rent until I get a job, but it would be SOMEthing?

Thanks again :3 I'm feeling a bit more...awake >_>

[MargotDarko 0]

Tax info for 2007 won't be required unless the interview is after the tax return deadline in April 08. Your 06 statements plus your dad's current income info is fine until then. However, depending on how quickly you get married and how quickly things are processed in the Netherlands, you may find it safer to file 07 returns as soon as you can and bring that along as well. I would say if the interview were in March I would feel more comfortable with 07 returns.

Getting a new bank account would be good. It's fine that it's new. Also, having a permanent mailing address at your father's place is good for domicile too. Along with your driver's license and the fact that you've been out of the country for less than two years, I am quite confident you'll be okay on the domicile issue. It wouldn't hurt to have a signed letter from your father stating that you will be living with him at first, but I don't think you need to go to the hassle of getting anything official drawn up. Good luck!

[Taichidi 0]

Thanks so much! ^__^

[Wrath of Sithis 0]

Also if you still have any US credit cards, car insurance, or still own a car and pay for the tags.

Open a bank account in the USA, where do you get your US mail at? Maybe put in a forwording order and have it sent to the play where your going to your dads place to show you plan on moving there (can do that online).

I imagen you'll fine on the 07 tax issue if your interview is before april. You can just say your waiting to go back and file. That's what I'm going to do assuming that our interview is before that time.

I don't want to file my taxes online as I have my own little CPA wizzard back home You can also file for an extention because your out of the country, I'd venture that would serve as proof.