AOS

[Toff 0]

I'm a little confused. We just paid the $88 fee, and it's 'In Process' (I realise it will take a few days to go to 'Paid').

But the communications we've got so far from the NVC as to what to do next don't seem very explicit. I think that the next thing we do is lodge the I-864, Affidavit Of Support along with the cover sheet we got after paying the $88 fee. Is that correct? I read people on here talking about the 'AOS package' - what's in that package? Just the I-864 and cover sheet? Or are there other documents?

When is the Application For Immigrant Visa And Alien Registration filed?

My wife is the petitioner, and she won't be able to support me, so we know we'll also have to have another Affidavit Of Support - her mum is happy to do it. But I'm a bit confused between her being a co-sponsor (and thus filing another Affidavit of Support) and her filling in form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor And Household Member). Which should we do? What factors determine which we should do?

Thanks for any help.

[Darnell 8,478]

I'm a little confused. We just paid the $88 fee, and it's 'In Process' (I realise it will take a few days to go to 'Paid').

But the communications we've got so far from the NVC as to what to do next don't seem very explicit. I think that the next thing we do is lodge the I-864, Affidavit Of Support along with the cover sheet we got after paying the $88 fee. Is that correct? I read people on here talking about the 'AOS package' - what's in that package? Just the I-864 and cover sheet? Or are there other documents?

fill out the i-864, supply income stuff (tax returns and whatnots) . Petitioner does this, co-sponser does this. take the coversheet that's downloaded off the payment portal, print it out, send all off to the address listed in the coversheet. The beneficiary does not do this stuff, usually

When is the Application For Immigrant Visa And Alien Registration filed?

after the Application For Immigrant Visa And Alien Registration fee is marked 'paid' at the payment portal

My wife is the petitioner, and she won't be able to support me, so we know we'll also have to have another Affidavit Of Support - her mum is happy to do it. But I'm a bit confused between her being a co-sponsor (and thus filing another Affidavit of Support) and her filling in form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor And Household Member). Which should we do? What factors determine which we should do?

wife live with Mom? need the I-864A. wife not live with Mom? Mom needs the I-864

Thanks for any help.

[Jasontnyc 9]

b]What is needed in the AOS package?[/b]

Generally, the following is needed:

With no joint sponsors:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal

- Cover letter (optional)

- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 form by petitioner

- Tax information* of petitioner (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)

- Employment letter of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

- Pay stub(s) of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

With joint sponsors:

- All of the above of the petitioner

- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 of joint sponsor

- Tax information* of joint sponsor (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)

- Proof of US citizenship/residency of joint sponsor (ex: copy of US passport, US birth certificate, US naturalization certificate, or front & back of green card)

- Employment letter of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

- Pay stub(s) of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

If the joint sponsor is a household/family member, also include proof of that relationship (example: if a parent is a joint sponsor, include the petitioner's birth certificate with parents' name on it to show link).

*You have two choices here of what to send in:

- Tax return transcripts ordered from IRS (preferred by NVC and of most consulates/embassies) RECOMMENDED

OR

- Tax returns (1040) and W2s and any other schedules (if applicable)

What if I (the petitioner) live with my spouse in their foreign country? Do I need to include anything in either package?

You'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 5 and 6) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

FORM I-1864

No. 15 Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:

• Maintained my XXXX voter registration

• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box

• Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union

• Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank

• Maintained my XXXX drivers license

• Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX

• Maintained my US investment account with XXXX

• Maintained my US PO box

• Maintained licensure by the XXXX

• Maintained membership in the XXXX

• Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Voter registration card showing permanent US address

• XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address

• XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address

• Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address

• Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX license currently up to date

• Renewal of XXXX membership

• County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:

• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in

• Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school

• Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car

• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Lease agreement for our house

• Email from schools regarding registration requirements

• Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry

• Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

NAME

Thanks to VJ member lemayz for this suggestion!

[pgmsc 3]

I'm a little confused. We just paid the $88 fee, and it's 'In Process' (I realise it will take a few days to go to 'Paid').

But the communications we've got so far from the NVC as to what to do next don't seem very explicit. I think that the next thing we do is lodge the I-864, Affidavit Of Support along with the cover sheet we got after paying the $88 fee. Is that correct? I read people on here talking about the 'AOS package' - what's in that package? Just the I-864 and cover sheet? Or are there other documents?

When is the Application For Immigrant Visa And Alien Registration filed?

My wife is the petitioner, and she won't be able to support me, so we know we'll also have to have another Affidavit Of Support - her mum is happy to do it. But I'm a bit confused between her being a co-sponsor (and thus filing another Affidavit of Support) and her filling in form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor And Household Member). Which should we do? What factors determine which we should do?

Thanks for any help.

You should check out the September filers thread - it's a huge help! http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/386421-nvc-filers-september-2012/ Saylin has lots of useful information, and you can hang out with us since we're all in the same boat.

[Toff 0]

Thanks a lot for all your responses. One thing I'm still unclear about:

My wife currently lives here with me in Australia. When we move to the US, we'll be living with her parents for a while, until we get on our feet.

In that circumstance, should my wife's mum fill in form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) or form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor And Household Member)?

[Ryan H 3,812]

In that circumstance, should my wife's mum fill in form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) or form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor And Household Member)?

I-864

[Toff 0]

I-864

Thank you!