If you are living outside the United States, you will need to prove that you have significant ties to the U.S., or that you plan to re-establish domicile. Under some circumstances, if you've been living abroad but have been working for certain U.S. organizations, you may still be eligible to claim U.S. domicile.
An affidavit of support is a legally enforceable contract, and the sponsor's responsibility usually lasts until the family member or other individual either becomes a U.S. citizen, or is credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years).
Domicile refers to someone's true, principal, and permanent home. In other words, the place where a person has physically lived, regards as home, and intends to return even if currently residing elsewhere.
Government-issued identification is the primary proof of domicile. It could be a driver's license or state identification card showing my residential address.
The only acceptable evidence includes one of the following: Copy of U.S. passport (current or expired) Copy of U.S. civil issued birth certificate. Copy of alien registration card. Copy of naturalization/citizenship certificate.
They may include: Voter Registration Cards: Cards indicating registration in the individual's domicile state. Tax Returns: Recent tax returns showing the individual's residence for tax purposes. Bank Statements: Statements from local banks with the individual's name and address.
An affidavit of support is a document that is sent in by a U.S. citizen or LPR sponsor who is willing and able to financially support you while you are in the United States. When your income alone is not enough to support you in your temporary visa stay, someone else can financially support you.