I-864 or I-134 U.S. Domicile topic

[bosslove72]

Hello,

I am in a similar situation. I have been living here for the past four years, working as a teacher with Universities. The salary isn't very high, somewhere around $10,000 per year. I've filed my taxes stating such. I have no one else to co-sponsor me. I have my Mother, but she is retired and has no income save her pension and retirement. I've had very good jobs when I was working in the States. Seeing this, it is making me very nervous.

What should I do?

[dnoblett]

Hello,

 

I am in a similar situation. I have been living here for the past four years, working as a teacher with Universities. The salary isn't very high, somewhere around $10,000 per year. I've filed my taxes stating such. I have no one else to co-sponsor me. I have my Mother, but she is retired and has no income save her pension and retirement. I've had very good jobs when I was working in the States. Seeing this, it is making me very nervous.

 

What should I do?

You will need a joint sponsor, unless you moved back to USA and landed a job that will provide income above 125% of the poverty line, while waiting for the interview.

 

Also if living overseas you will need to provide evidence of a US domicile.

 

The consulate takes the affidavit of support seriously and has demanded joint sponsors.

 

Note: I-134 is for K-Visa, I-864 will be used for spouse CR-1 or IR-1 visa.

Edited December 28, 2010 by dnoblett (see edit history)

[bosslove72]

Hello,

 

I am in a similar situation. I have been living here for the past four years, working as a teacher with Universities. The salary isn't very high, somewhere around $10,000 per year. I've filed my taxes stating such. I have no one else to co-sponsor me. I have my Mother, but she is retired and has no income save her pension and retirement. I've had very good jobs when I was working in the States. Seeing this, it is making me very nervous.

 

What should I do?

You will need a joint sponsor, unless you moved back to USA and landed a job that will provide income above 125% of the poverty line, while waiting for the interview.

 

Also if living overseas you will need to provide evidence of a US domicile.

 

The consulate takes the affidavit of support seriously and has demanded joint sponsors.

 

Note: I-134 is for K-Visa, I-864 will be used for spouse CR-1 or IR-1 visa.

 

OK although I have been living in China. I have kept my residence active,I still have American bank accounts, still pay and use my credit cards, I have voted absentee and continued to pay my taxes. What would I need to show evidence of a US domicile? So if I get my Mom to co-sponsor my wife, if we both met the standards together, everything would be alright?

 

Thanks.

[dnoblett]

OK although I have been living in China. I have kept my residence active,I still have American bank accounts, still pay and use my credit cards, I have voted absentee and continued to pay my taxes. What would I need to show evidence of a US domicile? So if I get my Mom to co-sponsor my wife, if we both met the standards together, everything would be alright?

 

Thanks.

You provide a photo copy of DL showing US address, copies of bank statements showing activity and home address.

 

Sponsorship is not aditive, joint sponsor's I-864 needs to show enough to sponsor immigrant. However if you are a member of mother's household she may be able to use an I-864A as a member of household and add her income to yours.

[Kyle]

The VO gave me a copy of the the domicile criteria they use:

 

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86988.pdf

 

basically it lists these things (I'm sure it's not conclusive, but he may of been specifically speaking from a DCF viewpoint:

 

1. Opening a bank account

2. Transferring funds to the US

3. Making investments in the US

4. Seeking employment in the US

5. Registering children in US schools

6. Applying for a social security number; and

7. Voting in local, state, or federal elections.

 

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=39544&view=findpost&p=526766

 

The PDF link the VO gave me is still active so you can download it if you want. I found it to be quite helpful.

[bosslove72]

Thanks! I just wish that I made enough in China to complete this I-864. My income is great for me here in China, but when you do the conversion, it's nothing to the US dollar. The jobs here teaching, always include housing and utilities, but you don't do not report that on a Tax Return.

Edited December 31, 2010 by dnoblett
Corrected form name (see edit history)