I-864

[benuk 18]

Hello there, just a quick for the ones with the knowledge...If the petitioner doesn't make enough income when he file the I-864 a sponsor will be necessary right?? so the sponsor need to file a separate I-864...meaning a separate form all together?? And the sponsor can be a friend of the beneficiary??

Thanks in advance

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

The petitioner is always the main sponsor, even if they make no money.

Both the petitioner and a co-sponsor will fill in the I-864, provide 3 years tax returns, paystubs etc.

The co-sponsor can be a greencard holder or US citizen residing in the USA- friend, family member, co-worker, pastor etc.

[benuk 18]

The petitioner is always the main sponsor, even if they make no money.

Both the petitioner and a co-sponsor will fill in the I-864, provide 3 years tax returns, paystubs etc.

The co-sponsor can be a greencard holder or US citizen residing in the USA- friend, family member, co-worker, pastor etc.

Thanks for your prompt reply Penguin_ie, understood the sponsor co-sponsor places but they will have to file in the same I-864 or separate forms? plus when you say the last 3 years in the case that my son the petitioner started working last year so he won't have any tax return for 2009 and 2010!Did I get the wrong information when I read in some post that just the last tax year is enough when filing the I-864?

Regards

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

They each file a separate form.

If either of them has not filed taxes, they will need to write a short letter why (unemployed, student without job etc). While the rules state only one year is required, most consulates want to see 3, so best to write that letter.

[benuk 18]

They each file a separate form.

If either of them has not filed taxes, they will need to write a short letter why (unemployed, student without job etc). While the rules state only one year is required, most consulates want to see 3, so best to write that letter.

Thanks a lot for your input will make sure that those letters are done and for sure I will need more help very soon!!

Best regards

[benuk 18]

Thanks a lot for your input will make sure that those letters are done and for sure I will need more help very soon!!

Best regards

Can I ask you another question out of this scenario?? If a Affidavit Birth (Name Misspelled) is needed do I need to send a Original or just a photocopy is okay...it's for USCIS stage!! I guess that if was NVC should be the original!

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

I would think at this stage a photocopy should be fine. You could get it notarised to be safe. But I am no expert on this, you may want to make a separate topic so people who know about affidavits of birth can see it.

[benuk 18]

I would think at this stage a photocopy should be fine. You could get it notarized to be safe. But I am no expert on this, you may want to make a separate topic so people who know about affidavits of birth can see it.

Thanks a million Penguin_ie.... it's already notarized and I will start a new thread to see how it goes!!

Best regards

Edited November 28, 2011 by benuk