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Hey everyone, update in case this ever comes up for someone on a search: We submitted the proof of domicile as a document of type "other" under the civil documents in the first submission. Because the Affadavit docs section said "Accepted" on the main page of the CEAC platform, we thought that it meant that we had submitted all relevant documentation for that section. We needed to re-submit the birth certificate to clarify that the back side was blank, so the civil documents were not "accepted" at that time. After re-submitting under the Affadavit of Support docs marked "Proof of Domicile", this was accepted and we've been DQed, about 2 weeks later. The document submitted included the same evidence I mentioned above, plus a couple email threads: - from my job search last year, where I explained to a potential employer where I would be residing - an exchange with my US representative asking to expedite this request in April, so I can move quickly and avoid issues with my job It's been about 13 months since submitting the I-130 for reference.

No, at the time we applied (last July) we were counselled that we were not eligible for DCF. I think after I started a new job in January we would have been eligible, but since we had already filed the I-130, we continued with that process. The earliest we would have been able to move is in September, so the timing wasn't really ideal for DCF anyway.

Hey Redro, thanks so much for the detailed response. Maybe the NVC's policies on US-based income have changed since 2020, as remote work became more common. Getting a lease in an expensive city without knowledge of when we can move there seems foolish financially, and we were told it is not necessary by an immigration lawyer. We could just set a date (say, December 1) and book the cheapest possible accommodation for a month if it really is necessary. We were actually hoping to move in September, but we don't have a great way to prove that. My wife helps run a family business, so it didn't seem like great evidence if her family produces a letter saying her sister will be moving back home in September to cover her at work. These things could be added to our evidence, but none of them really feels like "proof": - my current employer expects me to move to the US and it was a condition of my employment (but hasn't ever been defined in writing) - my spouse has a replacement (her sister) starting at work starting in September - we could get an airbnb and pick an arbitrary date to move, and just eat the cost if the embassy+NVC doesn't respond fast enough We'll probably speak with another lawyer who is aware of how the Bogotá embassy typically approaches this, since after the NVC we really want to get everything through ASAP.

When you get into the weeds on the policies, it's more complicated. https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM060114.html Seems fairly subjective as to what satisfies this criteria, but of the examples listed, I have satisfied all except for registering children, as I don't have any children.

Thanks to both of you for the responses! The note did not say we are documentarily qualified, only approved every document we have sent and had the above note about proof of domicile. I understand that proof of domicile is actually not a requirement if I explain my intent to establish domicile in the US along with my spouse. Our lawyer assured us that they are primarily concerned about the financial aspect. In fact, it is not possible to prove that I will be living in the US next year, because it hasn't happened yet. Some items that are included as evidence for the intent to move to the US: - active health insurance in the US for both of us - paying taxes - having income in the US - a letter from a friend that we're welcome to stay with them in NYC until we rent our own apartment Since we plan to move to a HCOL area, it doesn't make sense to start renting a place with an indefinite date to move. See this thread for dozens of others in a similar situation: If I said I resided at my US permanent address, then I could not claim that I live with my wife, because she does not live in the US. Also, I have spent only 1-2 months in the US each year since 2019, so it would be lying to say that I live there.

Hello, today I received a notice from the NVC that our case was updated. After logging in, I can see that all documents are accepted. For context, ~3 weeks ago we received a message that: 1. The birth certificate was incomplete (we didn't upload the back side) 2. We needed to submit proof of domicile In response to 1, we uploaded a new copy of the certificate, and it was accepted as of today. For 2, we consulted with a lawyer and included a letter and some supporting documents where I (petitioner, USC) claim in good faith that I will establish my domicile in the US prior to or concurrently with my spouse. We live together in Colombia. I have sufficient US-based income for the affidavit of support, and paystubs and W2s from the past 3 years to substantiate that. We included some other evidence of maintaining ties to the US, like voting in the 2020 and 2022 elections and having all my savings in the US. Today, there is a message with nearly identical copy to the message about domicile that we got 3 weeks ago: Is there anything to be done here? The document we uploaded about good faith intention to establish domicile is marked as "accepted". I cannot provide proof of domicile in the US because I do not currently live in the US. In our I-864 and I-130, we put our permanent address down correctly in Colombia where we live together, but put our mailing address as a relative's address in the US so that the green card and any immigration notices can be mailed to an address that won't change. If anyone can help, that'd be so so much appreciated! I read through a few other threads, including some of a 66-page megathread, a few weeks ago, but I am just wondering if others might know what will happen next. (maybe today or tomorrow we'll get approved? no idea.)