Affidavit of Support I-864, should two copies be filled out?

[WaitingEagerly 0]

I am trying to clarify some information.

I am the petitioner for my mother. My income is not enough to be a sponsor. My aunt is the financial sponsor and we filled out the I-864. Should she include a Proof of relationship letter? Also, Should I fill out another I-864 with my own supporting documents since I am the petitioner?

Thanks for reading!

[teeak 224]

Yes, the petitioner should always fill out an I-864 with supporting documentation even if the income is not enough to sponsor.

Yes, the list of documents on the cover sheet in the welcome package asks for relationship letter. So just write up a letter and have it notarized.

[WaitingEagerly 0]

Yes, the petitioner should always fill out an I-864 with supporting documentation even if the income is not enough to sponsor.

Yes, the list of documents on the cover sheet in the welcome package asks for relationship letter. So just write up a letter and have it notarized.

Do you think having the letter notarized is important? Can I write the relationship letter and notarize it myself with the clarifications of who is who?

Thanks!!

[nilx25 18]

Do you think having the letter notarized is important? Can I write the relationship letter and notarize it myself with the clarifications of who is who?

Thanks!!

There is no requirement for relationship letter as anyone with good income and US citizenship can be Joint sponsor. You really do not need to send letter explaining relationship if your aunt is your joint sponsor.

[teeak 224]

Hmm. I don't know if its changed now since my relatives have yet to get an interview. But, a few years ago, my aunt went for her interview and they gave her a 221g saying she needs to come back with a relationship letter. So, for all our family cases after that we've been including one.

Also, I noticed that on the welcome letter checklist, they ask for one which is why we've provided it this time as well.

[WaitingEagerly 0]

That's what I was thinking - that as long as the income was good, it'd be ok. I think I'm just concerned that it'll delay things if I don't include it.

There is no requirement for relationship letter as anyone with good income and US citizenship can be Joint sponsor. You really do not need to send letter explaining relationship if your aunt is your joint sponsor.

I think I'm just going to get a letter notarized that I'm writing myself because getting my aunt to do it will take too long and prolong the process even more.

Hmm. I don't know if its changed now since my relatives have yet to get an interview. But, a few years ago, my aunt went for her interview and they gave her a 221g saying she needs to come back with a relationship letter. So, for all our family cases after that we've been including one.

Also, I noticed that on the welcome letter checklist, they ask for one which is why we've provided it this time as well.