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cyui
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Sadguy- Who is being a jackass?
Spouse can come on a tourist visa, correct? |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| If you have not established domicile back in the US, it will be very difficult to get an immigrant visa approved. It even says on the paperwork from the embassy that Americans who are English teachers in Korea likely are not domiciled in the US and therefore can't sponsor spouses. |
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Bill2K
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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| If you have not established domicile back in the US, it will be very difficult to get an immigrant visa approved. It even says on the paperwork from the embassy that Americans who are English teachers in Korea likely are not domiciled in the US and therefore can't sponsor spouses. |
What if you have someone who is willing to sponsor (like parents)? Wouldn't that count? Or are you just saying English teachers themselves can't get it approved? That they need outside help? |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Someone else can complete an Affidavit of Support, but only you can sponsor your alien spouse, and for that you have to be domiciled in the US.
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| If you have not established domicile back in the US, it will be very difficult to get an immigrant visa approved. It even says on the paperwork from the embassy that Americans who are English teachers in Korea likely are not domiciled in the US and therefore can't sponsor spouses. |
What if you have someone who is willing to sponsor (like parents)? Wouldn't that count? Or are you just saying English teachers themselves can't get it approved? That they need outside help? |
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Bill2K
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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If my domicile is with the same person who signs my Affidavit of Support, won't that count as me having a permanent residence? Or am I thinking wrong? I've consulted the embassy before, but I'm starting to think I may of misunderstood something.
I have a feeling I'm going to e-mail the embassy again, and be more clear and concise about my situation. Me and my gf have been together, apart, together, apart a few times the past year and a half (due to her grad school). The next time she moves in, I'd like to prevent any problems that would keep us apart. I appreciate your input.
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Someone else can complete an Affidavit of Support, but only you can sponsor your alien spouse, and for that you have to be domiciled in the US.
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| If you have not established domicile back in the US, it will be very difficult to get an immigrant visa approved. It even says on the paperwork from the embassy that Americans who are English teachers in Korea likely are not domiciled in the US and therefore can't sponsor spouses. |
What if you have someone who is willing to sponsor (like parents)? Wouldn't that count? Or are you just saying English teachers themselves can't get it approved? That they need outside help? |
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sadguy
Joined: 13 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| If you have not established domicile back in the US, it will be very difficult to get an immigrant visa approved. It even says on the paperwork from the embassy that Americans who are English teachers in Korea likely are not domiciled in the US and therefore can't sponsor spouses. |
domicile just means permanent residence right? if you have bills and property still being sent to your parents house or something, that is evidence that it's still your permanent residence (domicile), correct? |
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hamie
Joined: 27 Nov 2009
Location: The middle of nowhere Korea
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Domicile means permanent residence. If you have your bills sent to your parents house, and you and your other half live with your parents, you do have a domicile.
Your parents can co-sponsor your spouse with you. It helps because your parents will have an established job in the US. However, it means that your parents will basically be saying that they will support your spouse.
Yes, it is more difficult for English teachers to get greencards then say, the military. However, it is doable. If you can prove that your spouse will have:
*money
*a home
when they get to America, you've got a shot. |
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