Prior Immigrant sponsorship on I-864

[HalfWayMark 8]

I'm applying for CR-1 for my wife of 2+ years, so far the process is going smoothly but -- of course -- slowly.

 

Just got notice of Case Creation from NVC, and I'll start the Affidavit of Support as soon as they correct the spelling of my wife's name (!!!!!!!). (I'm reluctant to proceed, even by paying fees, until this is corrected; the spelling error is NVC's error, as it was forwarded correctly by USCIS to them. I don't want to take the chance of a misspelling invalidating the visa.)

 

I assume the online Affidavit of Support is the same as an I-864 -- I have that blank form to prepare for submission.

 

My question: Part 5, Question 6 of I-864 asks:

   If you have sponsored any other persons on Form I-864 who are now lawful permanent residents, enter the number here.

 

I sponsored a different immigrant (my ex-wife) more than 20 years ago. She earned more than 40 SSA credits during our marriage -- which I know is one of the conditions for "terminating" the sponsorship obligation. I assume I should answer that question (Part 5, Q 6) affirmatively (enter "1"), then add comments in Part 11 (Additional Comments) explaining the situation that my obligation has ended? Or should I enter "0" and explain in Additional Comments? Or something else....?? Should I include any proof or documents? Maybe her SSN?

 

(I realize that divorce doesn't end the support obligation, but it does end if the immigrant earns more than 40 SSA credits and remains a permanent resident. My ex-wife never received any public assistance, that isn't in question. She earned more than 40 credits long before we were divorced, and -- as far as I know -- remains in the US as a lawful permanent resident. I have some basic records of those years, such as her SSN, but I didn't save copies of the immigration forms. <<<-- Lesson learned!)

 

I appreciate your insights. I'm new in VisaJourney, in only one day I've discovered it's a wealth of information.

Thanks!

 -- Mark