I864 or I864A from Japan

[mahalomike 0]

Hi all I`m new here and was hoping I could get some help! I am originally from Hawaii, moved to Japan and married a Japanese national. We have a son, who has his US passport as we did consular report abroad.

We are planning to move back to Hawaii, but since I have no credible income (only Japan income) I need a joint sponsor.

My father who is divorced would be able to sponsor. My father has no dependents listed on tax forms.

Question:

Would my father fill out both the i864 and i864a? I am not his dependent, so technically we are not in each other`s household? (household in terms of tax terms)

I am thinking he is the joint sponsor, so just the i864 is needed, right?

Would my father put down 1. himself / 1. my spouse (intending immigrant) and 1. my son (dependent) for the household size?

or, would he put down 1. himself / 1. my spouse (because my son is not immigrating as he has citizenship?)

Thank you very much in advance! These forms are confusing...

[aleful 1,905]

hi

you as the petitioner has to fill out the i864 as the sponsor, your dad would be your co sponsor and fill out another i864

[mahalomike 0]

Aleful, thank you! So when my dad fills out his i864, he only lists my wife the immigrant, right? Or does he also list my dependent (my son) as well?

[NikLR 13,220]

He does not list your son, only the immigrant and any of his own family members (wife, minor children, etc...)