CoSponsor

[mfa 1]

Since I live here in Peru with my wife we are able to do a DCF.

Also, since I live here in Peru and have no intention of going back to the states ALONE to get a job before she comes, we will need a co-sponsor. Is that what it is called?

My mother will be the co-sponsor.

She has a job that pays $25-35k per year and lives in a condo that she still pays for.

There's no fancy financial stuff with her. Thats it.

So, what is my MOTHER'S checklist?

I've seen all of the guides, forms, etc attached on this website and it is still confusing, to say the least.

What exactly should I have my mother mail to me here in Peru???

And has anyone here done exactly what I am doing? Did your co-sponsor mail things to you that the damn foreign country seemed to have lost in their mail system? Is this a big concern?

Edited June 28, 2012 by mfa

[GlobeHopperMama 95]

Since I live here in Peru with my wife we are able to do a DCF.

Also, since I live here in Peru and have no intention of going back to the states ALONE to get a job before she comes, we will need a co-sponsor. Is that what it is called?

My mother will be the co-sponsor.

She has a job that pays $25-35k per year and lives in a condo that she still pays for.

There's no fancy financial stuff with her. Thats it.

So, what is my MOTHER'S checklist?

I've seen all of the guides, forms, etc attached on this website and it is still confusing, to say the least.

What exactly should I have my mother mail to me here in Peru???

And has anyone here done exactly what I am doing? Did your co-sponsor mail things to you that the damn foreign country seemed to have lost in their mail system? Is this a big concern?

Your mother should send all of the same documents the primary sponsor is expected to submit for the I-864: a completed I-864, copies of tax returns, W2s, and the proof that she is a US citizen or permanent resident. The I-864 itself has its own checklist that includes what documents are required from the joint sponsor, so be sure to read that entire document.

Also, I absolutely never relied on local mail for immigration stuff if I could help it. We used DHL, FedEx, whichever was prevalent where we lived.

[mfa 1]

Your mother should send all of the same documents the primary sponsor is expected to submit for the I-864: a completed I-864, copies of tax returns, W2s, and the proof that she is a US citizen or permanent resident. The I-864 itself has its own checklist that includes what documents are required from the joint sponsor, so be sure to read that entire document.

Also, I absolutely never relied on local mail for immigration stuff if I could help it. We used DHL, FedEx, whichever was prevalent where we lived.

Thanks!

A few more details though come to mind:

- how many tax returns (xerox copies???)

- how many w-2s (xerox copies???)

approximately how much did it cost you to send a few pages of documents overseas?

i we talking like $10-20...or $80???

[richardkorea2010 15]

The co-sponsor has to send:

Completed I-864. signed with original signature,

Copy of tax return(latest)

Proof of US citizenship(copy of passport, or birth certificate or naturalization certificate)

W2(not necessary if you provide a full copy of the tax return)

I was approved with my wife being employed in Korea. My mother in law was my co-sponsor, but the consular officer was pleased that my wife's current income was sufficient, and returned my co-sponsors I-864.

Good luck!

[Anh map 2,098]

Since I live here in Peru with my wife we are able to do a DCF.

Also, since I live here in Peru and have no intention of going back to the states ALONE to get a job before she comes, we will need a co-sponsor. Is that what it is called?

My mother will be the co-sponsor.

She has a job that pays $25-35k per year and lives in a condo that she still pays for.

There's no fancy financial stuff with her. Thats it.

So, what is my MOTHER'S checklist?

I've seen all of the guides, forms, etc attached on this website and it is still confusing, to say the least.

What exactly should I have my mother mail to me here in Peru???

And has anyone here done exactly what I am doing? Did your co-sponsor mail things to you that the damn foreign country seemed to have lost in their mail system? Is this a big concern?

The USC also has to show/establish US domicile for the visa to be granted. Are you able to do that?

Edited June 28, 2012 by Anh map

[GlobeHopperMama 95]

In case you don't know what Ahn map is referring to:

Domicile for DCF Sponsors

More Ways to Establish Domicile

I found that establishing domicile was the least of my concerns (US bank account? easy). Some consulates take this a lot more seriously than others. I don't believe Lima is one of the more aggressive ones in this respect.

Edited June 28, 2012 by Carlos and Amy

[mfa 1]

In case you don't know what Ahn map is referring to:

Domicile for DCF Sponsors

More Ways to Establish Domicile

I found that establishing domicile was the least of my concerns (US bank account? easy). Some consulates take this a lot more seriously than others. I don't believe Lima is one of the more aggressive ones in this respect.

Thanks again.

I read those and, although I don't have a job there (obviously), I do have ties or a plan:

- checking account

- savings account

- credit card

- student loan

- we'll be living with my sister

how's that?

[Bron Chase 1]

Thanks again.

I read those and, although I don't have a job there (obviously), I do have ties or a plan:

- checking account

- savings account

- credit card

- student loan

- we'll be living with my sister

how's that?

What exactly would one bring to show proof of having a US checking account, savings account, credit card, etc.? Do you just print out a copy of your latest statement, or is there something more official that you can ask your bank to provide? I'm in the same boat and my US bank accounts are key pieces of domicile evidence for me, so I want to get it right. Thanks

- Bron (Makati now; Utah later)

[GlobeHopperMama 95]

A regular bank statement should be fine.