Sponsor Proof of U.S. Domicile

Evidence that the financial sponsor is domiciled in the United States, as required for Form I-864. USCIS Form I-864 instructions explain domicile. The Embassy Islamabad family-based checklist also requires proof of the sponsor’s domicile in the United States.

An Affidavit of Support generally requires a U.S.-domiciled sponsor. NVC and Embassy Islamabad list domicile proof with family-based Affidavit of Support materials.

The petitioner/sponsor filing Form I-864, and any joint sponsor filing a separate Form I-864. Confirm current USCIS instructions for what proves domicile.

Documents showing the sponsor’s U.S. residence and intent to maintain a U.S. domicile, as listed in the current USCIS Form I-864 instructions.

Follow the current USCIS Form I-864 instructions when preparing the Affidavit of Support packet for NVC, and bring interview copies listed on the Embassy Islamabad checklist.

See the current USCIS Form I-864 instructions. This website does not invent a domicile-evidence checklist.

Usually prepared in the United States by the sponsor.

Domicile rules can be fact-specific. Confirm the current official Form I-864 instructions; this is not legal advice.