My fiancee lives in Florida and would have to file through Texas.
However her mother lives in Virginia, and filings from there are made to
Vermont which seems to get rave reviews on their quick turnarounds.

Now understand I'm only exploring any and all options that can get us
back together as quickly as possible, and with that in mind...

'Hypothetically' (lol) if my fiancee was to move in with her mother in
Virginia, would it be possible to file at Vermont instead of Texas?
How could she prove that she was now a Virginia resident (especially
if she has just recently moved and the K-1 is to be filed in the next
week or so)?

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My fiancee lives in Florida and would have to file through Texas. However her mother lives in Virginia, and filings from there are made to Vermont which seems to get rave reviews on their quick turnarounds. Now understand I'm only exploring any and all options that can get us back together as quickly as possible, and with that in mind... 'Hypothetically' (lol) if my fiancee was to move in with her mother in Virginia, would it be possible to file at Vermont instead of Texas? How could she prove that she was now a Virginia resident (especially if she has just recently moved and the K-1 is to be filed in the next week or so)?

I suppose anything is possible... hypothetically speaking, of course.



I would guess that a VA driver's license would help establish residency,
but USCIS sometimes requires a 6 month residency before filing. IMHO,
it's not worth it but YMMV.

Ian

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My fiancee lives in Florida and would have to file through Texas. However her mother lives in Virginia, and filings from there are made to Vermont which seems to get rave reviews on their quick turnarounds. Now understand I'm only exploring any and all options that can get us back together as quickly as possible, and with that in mind... 'Hypothetically' (lol) if my fiancee was to move in with her mother in Virginia, would it be possible to file at Vermont instead of Texas? How could she prove that she was now a Virginia resident (especially if she has just recently moved and the K-1 is to be filed in the next week or so)?

Hi:

If I read your posting correctly, you seem to consider "lie" and
"hypothecially (lol)" to by synonomous. The "(lol)" would be
inappropriate becuase lies and fraud is no laughing matter. Please
remember that although the government reserves the right to lie, YOU are
not given the same right.

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My fiancee lives in Florida and would have to file through Texas. However her mother lives in Virginia, and filings from there are made to Vermont which seems to get rave reviews on their quick turnarounds. Now understand I'm only exploring any and all options that can get us back together as quickly as possible, and with that in mind... 'Hypothetically' (lol) if my fiancee was to move in with her mother in Virginia, would it be possible to file at Vermont instead of Texas? How could she prove that she was now a Virginia resident (especially if she has just recently moved and the K-1 is to be filed in the next week or so)?

atothel,

Get a Virginia driver's license, register the car in Virginia, and
register to vote in Virginia. Have and use bank accounts using a
Virginia address with a bank branch located in Virginia. Pay bills like
mortgage or rent on a Virginia address, and utility bills for the
Virginia address that are sent to the Virginia address. Other things
such as credit cards billed to the Virginia address, showing
predominantly purchases made in or near the Virginia address. Work
reasonably near the Virginia address.

And be prepared to explain why some things indicate residence in
Virginia while others seem to indicate residence in Florida.

Regards, JEff

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atothel, Get a Virginia driver's license, register the car in Virginia, and register to vote in Virginia. Have and use bank accounts using a Virginia address with a bank branch located in Virginia. Pay bills like mortgage or rent on a Virginia address, and utility bills for the Virginia address that are sent to the Virginia address. Other things such as credit cards billed to the Virginia address, showing predominantly purchases made in or near the Virginia address. Work reasonably near the Virginia address. And be prepared to explain why some things indicate residence in Virginia while others seem to indicate residence in Florida. Regards, JEff

Hi Jeff:

Praytell, why are you suggesting that he exacerbate fraudulend conduct
to avoid getting caught? That is potentially a bad move on YOUR part,
my friend.

I smell the odor of the "clean entry" brown stuff that used to
pollute the marriage internet sites. IOW, a variation of the "ten-
foot pole" analyses.

I do NOT approve.

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Hi Jeff: Praytell, why are you suggesting that he exacerbate fraudulend conduct to avoid getting caught? That is potentially a bad move on YOUR part, my friend. I smell the odor of the "clean entry" brown stuff that used to pollute the marriage internet sites. IOW, a variation of the "ten-foot pole" analyses. I do NOT approve.

In JEff's defense, I take his post to mean you have to do a lot of
things to make yourself legal in the State of Virginia rather than just
having an address there. Having to change registration and driver's
license is a big step as is registering to vote and opening frequently
used bank accounts. IOW, it is a lot of hassle to pull the wool over
the eyes of the CIS. Also not taken into consideration if one completes
the I-134 and uses employment, the history of employment alone will
clearly state you live in Florida and not Virginia.

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In JEff's defense, I take his post to mean you have to do a lot of things to make yourself legal in the State of Virginia rather than just having an address there. Having to change registration and driver's license is a big step as is registering to vote and opening frequently used bank accounts. IOW, it is a lot of hassle to pull the wool over the eyes of the CIS. Also not taken into consideration if one completes the I-134 and uses employment, the history of employment alone will clearly state you live in Florida and not Virginia.

I appreciate everyone's replies. I don't for one minute intend to
process with a Vermont application - I don't want anything to go wrong
with our application, and of course it goes without saying that this
would be suspect.

I was just a little intrigued as to the situation. Even if it was
somehow possible, I still don't thing I'd leave things to chance by
doing it - better the devil you know...

Sorry for any offence...

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Maybe you are misinterpreting the OP's question. To me, it sounded like he
was NOT asking: "what does my fiance have to do to deceive the USCIS into
thinking she lives in Virginia?". But rather, was asking: "if my fiance
moved to Virginia, what does she need to do to prove that she actually lives
there?" And maybe also, "how long does she have to live there before she
can file in Vermont?".

If so, Jeff is not suggesting that he exacerbate fraudulend conduct. But
just trying to give honest advice.

Of course, only the OP can clarify....

- Eric S.


"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:35$272297$1896805$1103216053@britishexpats.co m... atothel, Get a Virginia driver's license, register the car in Virginia, and register to vote in Virginia. Have and use bank accounts using a Virginia address with a bank branch located in Virginia. Pay bills like mortgage or rent on a Virginia address, and utility bills for the Virginia address that are sent to the Virginia address. Other things such as credit cards billed to the Virginia address, showing predominantly purchases made in or near the Virginia address. Work reasonably near the Virginia address. And be prepared to explain why some things indicate residence in Virginia while others seem to indicate residence in Florida. Regards, JEff Hi Jeff: Praytell, why are you suggesting that he exacerbate fraudulend conduct to avoid getting caught? That is potentially a bad move on YOUR part, my friend. I smell the odor of the "clean entry" brown stuff that used to pollute the marriage internet sites. IOW, a variation of the "ten- foot pole" analyses. I do NOT approve. -- Certified Specialist Immigration & Nat. Law Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Maybe you are misinterpreting the OP's question. To me, it sounded like he was NOT asking: "what does my fiance have to do to deceive the USCIS into thinking she lives in Virginia?". But rather, was asking: "if my fiance moved to Virginia, what does she need to do to prove that she actually lives there?" And maybe also, "how long does she have to live there before she can file in Vermont?". If so, Jeff is not suggesting that he exacerbate fraudulend conduct. But just trying to give honest advice. Of course, only the OP can clarify.... - Eric S. "Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:35$272297$1896805$1103216053@britishexpats.co m... atothel, Get a Virginia driver's license, register the car in Virginia, and register to vote in Virginia. Have and use bank accounts using a Virginia address with a bank branch located in Virginia. Pay bills like mortgage or rent on a Virginia address, and utility bills for the Virginia address that are sent to the Virginia address. Other things such as credit cards billed to the Virginia address, showing predominantly purchases made in or near the Virginia address. Work reasonably near the Virginia address. And be prepared to explain why some things indicate residence in Virginia while others seem to indicate residence in Florida. Regards, JEff Hi Jeff: Praytell, why are you suggesting that he exacerbate fraudulend conduct to avoid getting caught? That is potentially a bad move on YOUR part, my friend. I smell the odor of the "clean entry" brown stuff that used to pollute the marriage internet sites. IOW, a variation of the "ten- foot pole" analyses. I do NOT approve. -- Certified Specialist Immigration & Nat. Law Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Eric - you hit the nail on the head. I was interested to know what the
deal was with a possible move - however its pointless for us to do it as
we're about to file for the K-1 within the next week.

For the record, my fiancee's job involves her travelling all over the US
on various promotional contracts... so she doesn't have a regular location-
based job as such. I had no idea about voting registrations etc - those
things seem to be much more important in the US than here in the UK...

Anyways - again, I apologise for any offence... I don't for one minute
advocate fraud in my case or anyone else's... I don't want to harm my
chances of (speedy) success at all!

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