Interview

[kathleen86]

If my husband & I do not live in the same city (he is training in the navy) how can we do the interview?

[azblk]

If my husband & I do not live in the same city (he is training in the navy) how can we do the interview?

You will recieve notification of interview date about 30 days before. You will have to make arrangements for leave so he can come to your interview. If you husband is deployed at the time of the interview then USCIS will likely waive the requirement for him to appear but you (beneficiary) will still have to appear.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

If my husband & I do not live in the same city (he is training in the navy) how can we do the interview?

Interviews have been expedited, or moved to a jurisdiction that is convenient to the member of the Armed forces. And I know that folks have reached out to their Senator to accomplish that.

[MissTz1982]

Interviews have been expedited, or moved to a jurisdiction that is convenient to the member of the Armed forces. And I know that folks have reached out to their Senator to accomplish that.

I have a question.
Is lease agreement a must to prove cohabitation? My husband?s credit does not qualify to be included in the lease and I can only add him in our utility bills as an authorized user. His bank statements and IRS documents come to our our address. Was wondering if anyone ever did an interview without a joint lease agreement and were ok.

[azblk]

I have a question.
Is lease agreement a must to prove cohabitation? My husband?s credit does not qualify to be included in the lease and I can only add him in our utility bills as an authorized user. His bank statements and IRS documents come to our our address. Was wondering if anyone ever did an interview without a joint lease agreement and were ok.

A lease is not required. If they ask just tell them the truth and explain like you just did.

[MissTz1982]

A lease is not required. If they ask just tell them the truth and explain like you just did.

Thank you for the response and calming my nerves. 😄

[kaylip]

I have a question.
Is lease agreement a must to prove cohabitation? My husband?s credit does not qualify to be included in the lease and I can only add him in our utility bills as an authorized user. His bank statements and IRS documents come to our our address. Was wondering if anyone ever did an interview without a joint lease agreement and were ok.

You can add him as an occupant if u can't have him on a joint lease agreement.

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A lease is not required. If they ask just tell them the truth and explain like you just did.

Yes I agree with azblk. We didn't have financial co-mingling & my husband was prepared to answer if they asked but they didn't.

[MissTz1982]

You can add him as an occupant if u can't have him on a joint lease agreement.

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Yes I agree with azblk. We didn't have financial co-mingling & my husband was prepared to answer if they asked but they didn't.

Thank you. Will try adding him as an occupant but don?t think it will work. We have one of those apartments where we don?t pay the market rate because the complex gets a tax credit. So it?s income restricted. With that he would have to be on the lease. We thought of moving but we live in a very nice neighborhood with good schools for my son. We should be paying $1500 for our apartment but we are not paying anywhere close to that. If we can do without the lease then no need to worry about it I guess.

[azblk]

Thank you. Will try adding him as an occupant but don?t think it will work. We have one of those apartments where we don?t pay the market rate because the complex gets a tax credit. So it?s income restricted. With that he would have to be on the lease. We thought of moving but we live in a very nice neighborhood with good schools for my son. We should be paying $1500 for our apartment but we are not paying anywhere close to that. If we can do without the lease then no need to worry about it I guess.

yes a lease is not needed. If he gets mail at your address it will be ok. You can try adding him to utility accounts so the bills are in both names at same address.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I have a question.
Is lease agreement a must to prove cohabitation? My husband?s credit does not qualify to be included in the lease and I can only add him in our utility bills as an authorized user. His bank statements and IRS documents come to our our address. Was wondering if anyone ever did an interview without a joint lease agreement and were ok.

A lease is not a must, but it is best evidence. In the absence of "best evidence", you may submit secondary evidence that is consistent across the board, and shows the address on your lease as his addresss. I would include an explanation of why your husband is not on the lease, and list what you are providing in lieu of that. Examples are:

- voter registration
- Joint tax returns - federal & state
- Any communication that shows your address from any federal agency, like the IRS, or state agency like the DMV
- Get a replacement Social Security Card and submit the mailing with your address.
- Driver's license
- Passport biographical page - he can fill it out in pencil with your address.
- Joint bills, bank statements
- Car registration, car insurance.
- paystubs
- Notarized affidavit. See screenshot. You can create your own on this site https://www.rocketlawyer.com/documen...residence.rl#/ You can make it sworn BUT "best evidence" is ideal in this case, and that would be a notarized affidavit from you and another one from your husband.

[MissTz1982]

It's not a must, but it is best evidence. In the absence of "best evidence", you may submit secondary evidence that is consistent across the board, and shows the address on your lease as his addresss. Examples are:

- voter registration
- Joint tax returns - federal & state
- Any communication that shows your address from any federal agency, like the IRS, or state agency like the DMV
- Get a replacement Social Security Card and submit the mailing with your address.
- Driver's license
- Passport biographical page - he can fill it out in pencil with your address.
- Joint bills, bank statements
- Car registration, car insurance.
- paystubs
- Notarized affidavit. See screenshot. You can create your own on this site https://www.rocketlawyer.com/documen...residence.rl#/ You can make it sworn BUT "best evidence" is ideal in this case, and that would be a notarized affidavit from you and another one from your husband.

Thank you again,

Yes his separate back account mail come to our address. He did also receive His IRS transcripts of his 2016 Taxes in our address as well as 2017 which we filed jointly. He shared a property with his mother before we moved in together so some mail still goes to his mom?s house which USCIS shouldn?t have a problem with I think. He also did change the address on his ID.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Thank you again,

Yes his separate back account mail come to our address. He did also receive His IRS transcripts of his 2016 Taxes in our address as well as 2017 which we filed jointly. He shared a property with his mother before we moved in together so some mail still goes to his mom?s house which USCIS shouldn?t have a problem with I think. He also did change the address on his ID.

You can always set up a surveillance camera, and take daily screenshots that show the date and time. Take them at times that makes it clear you two live together. LOL, it's extreme but if it comes to that, we have surveillance footage. As I've said in the past, I am more than happy for them to stop by our home anytime, and stamp my husband's passport here.

It would be wise to have your husband listed on your son's school records, as well. And those of course, show your address.