I-864 by email

[mayb 1]

I'm attempting to have everything lined up to go by the time that my NOA2 arrives but no matter show many guides I read I still find myself so confused.

1. I have been living abroad for 2 years so I am unable to sponsor my husband, however, am I still required to submit an I-864?

2. A family friend has offered to do this so my question is can he submit the I-864 by email? I found this here for our family friend:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3197.html

If none of the above apply

Complete an I-864 (and possibly an I-864A) on your computer using CAPITAL letters.

Note: you need form I-864P to complete the I-864

Review the Form I-864 Checklist (and possibly the Joint Sponsor’s Checklist and the Household Member’s Checklist)

Print the completed form(s), and

Attach the bar code sheet and mail them to the NVC unless you have joined the E-Mail Electronic Processing program, then…

Scan the I-864 to Portable Document Format (PDF) and send it as an e-mail attachment to NVCElectronic@state.gov. Sending physical documents to the NVC will delay the processing of your case. When sending completed forms to the NVC do not include instruction pages or any other sheets which do not carry information you entered while completing the form.

Has anyone sent this form by email? If so, how do you join the email electronic processing program?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Yes you are required to submit a tax return or a statement of why you were not required to file. Being abroad is not a valid reason. Earning no income is a valid reason.