Further Proof of Domicile?

[Bouhaliya 0]

So my husband had his interview at the Montreal consulate today. We got there early, got a good spot in line and were really feeling good about our case. I actually had to leave because SOMEone accidentally left his iPod in his coat... *coughbadhusbandcough* But when we met up later, husband tells me our case was denied because of insufficient proof of domicile in the US.

Here's our deal:

I'm a grad student. I moved to Canada for school and to be with my then-boyfriend/now-husband. I should be graduating by the end of this spring, and I have no other status here in Canada, so, in effect, I have to leave by August.

He's a Canadian PR, and he was a postdoctoral researcher at a University. His contract actually officially ended today, so he is now unemployed and ready to move as soon as we're given the green light.

With our application material, I already submitted:

1. Copy of a valid state driver's license (showing my parent's address as it's still my "permanent" address)

2. Copy of voter registration for my county

3. Copies of letters from my department and the contract from his employer showing intended/actual end dates.

4. Copies of statements from US bank accounts

5. Proof of ownership of a house in the US. (Of the house, the woman interviewing my husband apparently said that owning a house is "weak proof" of intent to take up residency.... but if that's not sufficient proof, then what is???)

We don't have kids. I really couldn't have anticipated needing to provide anything else. I've been browsing threads, and the only things I can think of to add are:

- moving van quotes

- a "lease" issued by my grandma (who is, long story short, also partial owner of the house) stating that we are, in fact, actually going to be residing in the house that we own

- a copy of a non-renewal of lease notice, signed by our current landlord in Canada

Am I missing something here, guys???

Edited February 28, 2013 by Bouhaliya

[bigdog 376]

See the guides and items needed, you might look at other postings for what others have prepared. ROC AOS requirements might lead to additional good evidence.

Edited February 28, 2013 by bigdog

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I do believe you have to prove that you will return to the US on the day he does or before, no?

Are you intending on doing that? I think your student visa might have worked against you because it seems that you can't leave now. When were you intending on going back?

[NYCbound 3]

I do believe you have to prove that you will return to the US on the day he does or before, no?

Are you intending on doing that? I think your student visa might have worked against you because it seems that you can't leave now. When were you intending on going back?

So sorry about the denial! When I was reading the Canada thread on this, an offer of employment seems to hold a lot of sway. Not sure if you have anything lined up, but maybe even job applications you and your hubby have submitted may help?

[Bouhaliya 0]

I do believe you have to prove that you will return to the US on the day he does or before, no?

Are you intending on doing that? I think your student visa might have worked against you because it seems that you can't leave now. When were you intending on going back?

You could be right. I'm nearing the end of my studies, and I have a letter from the head of my department stating my thesis should be completed by late spring/early summer. My student visa actually expires in August, so I tried my best to emphasize in my new letter that I have to leave no later than August, and it will likely be much earlier. I just hope they'll accept it. It's so hard to get the timing right, it'd be nice if they could cut us a little slack about not having an exact timeline. (Wishful thinking?)

So sorry about the denial! When I was reading the Canada thread on this, an offer of employment seems to hold a lot of sway. Not sure if you have anything lined up, but maybe even job applications you and your hubby have submitted may help?

Thanks. Unfortunately, neither of us have work lined up yet. I hesitate to show them the applications my husband has been filling out in the US because I don't know if that'll ultimately work against us. Anyways, I've tried adding a few documents that show more concretely that we're not planning on staying here after the summer, so I hope that'll be enough!

Edited March 4, 2013 by Bouhaliya

[Cali&Cairo 0]

I am in the same boat and would appreciate if you could share your experience? Visa accepted? What evidence you added? My visa is on hold

[Ryan H 3,812]

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