Is there any actual verification of .us?

Question

Domain Name System

I want to buy a .us domain.
But the registrar writes

Holders of these domain names must be able to demonstrate a link with the United States (commercial, website content, etc.)

What does this mean in practice? How does this procedure take place, in what form, at what stage?
Is this a formality or a real test?

Answer 1

read on...
Prospective Registrants will certify that they have a “bona fide presence in the United States” on the basis of real and substantial lawful connections with, or lawful activities in, the United States of America. This requirement is intended to ensure that only those individuals or organizations that have a substantive lawful connection to the United States are permitted to register for usTLD domain names.
It shall be a continuing requirement that all usTLD domain name Registrants remain in compliance with Nexus. To implement the Nexus requirement, NeuStar will:
•Require that Registrars certify that they enforce the Nexus requirement upon their
Registrants, and that Registrars require Registrants to certify tha t they meet the Nexus
requirement.
• Conduct a scan of selected registration request information.
•Conduct “spot checks” on Registrant information.
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/u...
may be asked for documents. In fact, the registrar does not need this, but you can get checked, and the registry department may ask you to check the valid data on the domain or not