Alabama - Get an Affidavit of Domicile

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Procedure

Apply by mail

1. To Get an Affidavit of Domicile, the applicant has to approach the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service (Department of Homeland Security) link
2. The applicant has to get the application form from the department office.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the essential documents along with the completed application form to the USCIS mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a notification through mail or email.
11. The applicant will get the appointment date through the mail for biometric purposes.
12. The applicant has to visit the nearest USCIS Application Support Centre on-date of appointment.
13. And also complete the further process, to get an affidavit of Domicile.
14. The processing time for getting an Affidavit of Domicile takes up to 4-6 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Federal income tax return
• Permanent resident card
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Proof of marriage and spouse
• Proof of spouse terminated all prior marriages (if applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service (Department of Homeland Security)
National Benefits Center
Attn: Adoptions
Department of Homeland Security
PO Box 25920
Overland Park, KS 66225
Email [email protected]
Call - 877-424-8374
Contact link
Mailing address link
District office finder link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Get an Affidavit of Domicile is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for getting an Affidavit of Domicile takes up to 4-6 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Basis For Filing Affidavit of Support
• Information About the Principal Immigrant
• Information About the Immigrants You Are Sponsoring
• Information About the applicant (Sponsor)
• Sponsor's Household Size
• Sponsor's Employment and Income
• Use of Assets to Supplement Income
• Sponsor's Contract, Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature
• Sponsor Statement
• Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
• Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Affidavit, if Other Than the Sponsor
• Additional information

Need for the Document

• An affidavit of domicile is a legal document that legally verifies where a decedent lives. After person’s death, it may be necessary for relatives to establish the decedent’s primary place of residence for inheritance and the probate process. This document is usually required if the decedent owned stocks and securities.

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Purpose:

• The purpose of an affidavit of domicile is to verify a deceased person’s permanent residence. This is required in probate court and is used to transfer stocks and bonds owned by the decedent during the probate process.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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Affidavit:
The affidavit is a written statement sworn before a person having authority to administer an oath.