My GC application was accepted in 2003. I came to the states to receive my GC in June 2003. I stayed for the summer and had to go back by September 2003 to finish education credits. Afterthat, I came back to the states again during the summer in June 2004 then went back to my home country by September 2004 for to finish one more semester. I transferred to a US University in Jan 2005 (My overseas school had an agreement with one school in the US. I could not have transferred before then per the agreement between the school due to a min number of credit hours that must be completed before the transfer). I have letters from both schools acknowledging the agreement and the transfer requirement. Since 2005, I have been in the states continiously, with the May 2006 (I have my transcripts). Afterthat, I started working full time and I have my tax returns for 2006 & 2007.
My issue is the initial 9 months absence period. I am providing the following to prove that I did not abandom my residence:
- Overseas education transcrips and letters from both schools
- Proof that a primary relative (my mother) was in the states (pay stubs, mortgage statements, affidavits from friends)
- My mother's tax return showing me as a dependent at the time
- A letter from my health insurance provider showing that I did have coverage although I was overseas for education (since the US was my primary residence)
Sorry for the extensive details - I am just trying to give you a full picture. Does it sound like I covered all basis? Anything else I should provide?
Gurus - please help
