Which is better - Assets or Immigrant Income for I-864

[Lemonslice 5,240]

22 minutes ago, inga44 said:

Are you referring to the Montreal embassy? (That's the only US embassy in Canada.)

The Embassy is in Ottawa. There are many Consulates throughout Canada, however only the one in Montreal holds immigrant visa interviews. 

[geowrian 22,339]

38 minutes ago, TM92 said:

Does OP's husband still have to meet domicile (or intent to establish domicile) requirements? Seems like its not going to be required, since OP can be credited with at least 40 SSA credits (her husband's credits); thus submitting I-864W instead of I-864.

I recall this being brought up previously. While it is not explicitly stated that domicile is required for the I-864W, the general consensus, IIRC, is that domicile would still be needed as a matter of practicality before accepting it. It was a while back so I'm not sure if I can find the thread, though.

 

23 minutes ago, inga44 said:

Are you referring to the Montreal embassy? (That's the only US embassy in Canada.) 

Consulate* The only embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.

[Georgia16 2,858]

22 hours ago, inga44 said:

So you are suggesting that immigration may deny an applications with household income just barely over the required minimum income? (A joint sponsor is possible, but we have not started on that process. Was looking forward to moving failry soon.)

When you say “Was looking forward to moving failry soon” you do know that it will take quite some time for the visa to come through? 

[TM92 527]

10 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I recall this being brought up previously. While it is not explicitly stated that domicile is required for the I-864W, the general consensus, IIRC, is that domicile would still be needed as a matter of practicality before accepting it. It was a while back so I'm not sure if I can find the thread, though.

Interesting; Since OP is going to sign the I-864W, my line of thinking was otherwise.

[inga44 5]

26 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I recall this being brought up previously. While it is not explicitly stated that domicile is required for the I-864W, the general consensus, IIRC, is that domicile would still be needed as a matter of practicality before accept

26 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I recall this being brought up previously. While it is not explicitly stated that domicile is required for the I-864W, the general consensus, IIRC, is that domicile would still be needed as a matter of practicality before accepting it. It was a while back so I'm not sure if I can find the thread, though.

 

Consulate* The only embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.

ing it. It was a while back so I'm not sure if I can find the thread, though.

 

Consulate* The only embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.

Oh, okay. Thanks.

[TM92 527]

15 minutes ago, TM92 said:

Interesting; Since OP is going to sign the I-864W, my line of thinking was otherwise.

Also: 9 FAM 302.8-2(C)(1) and 9 FAM 302.8-2(C)(11)

[inga44 5]

20 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

When you say “Was looking forward to moving failry soon” you do know that it will take quite some time for the visa to come through? 

<sigh> I admit I got the impression that the entry visa would come almost immediately after the interview. But you say that's not so? 

[inga44 5]

4 minutes ago, TM92 said:

Also: 9 FAM 302.8-2(C)(1) and 9 FAM 302.8-2(C)(11)

A bit confusing, but I found this:
 

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(U) INA 213A(a)(3)(B) states that, in determining the number of qualifying quarters of coverage under title II of the Social Security Act, an alien is to be credited with:

(i)     (U) All of the qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act worked by a parent of such alien while the alien was under age 18; and

(ii)    (U) All of the qualifying quarters worked by a spouse of such alien during their marriage and the alien remains married to such spouse or such spouse is deceased.

I see this and wonder whether it's too late to do this, since I did the online visa application DS-260

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c.  (U) If the petitioner and sponsor do not submit the Form I-864W to NVC, indicating that they intend to use the Social Security quarters provision, NVC will require the Form I-864 and supporting documents, including the most recent Federal income tax return filed prior to the time of Form I-864 signing.

 

[Georgia16 2,858]

11 minutes ago, inga44 said:

<sigh> I admit I got the impression that the entry visa would come almost immediately after the interview. But you say that's not so? 

Yes, but it takes time to get to the interview. 

It takes about a year for a USC to petition a parent. 

[TM92 527]

1 minute ago, Georgia16 said:

Yes, but it takes time to get to the interview. 

It takes about a year for a USC to petition a parent. 

OP is already at the NVC step.

[Boiler 47,472]

Where are you in the process? When did your son file?

[TM92 527]

7 minutes ago, inga44 said:

I see this and wonder whether it's too late to do this, since I did the online visa application DS-260

Can you still submit documents to NVC using CEAC? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-6-submit-documents-to-the-nvc.html

[Georgia16 2,858]

6 minutes ago, TM92 said:

OP is already at the NVC step.

I missed that part in what the OP was writing. 

[inga44 5]

38 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

Yes, but it takes time to get to the interview. 

It takes about a year for a USC to petition a parent. 

I got everything done except to send the package of documents. Did DS 260. I was told the interview could be within 30 days of getting the documents in. 

Just figuring out the best way to present the case to get the interview.

[inga44 5]

34 minutes ago, TM92 said:

Can you still submit documents to NVC using CEAC? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-6-submit-documents-to-the-nvc.html

The Montreal Consulate will not allow submitting documents through CEAC. But I did the DS 260 through the CEAC.

 

40 minutes ago, TM92 said:

OP is already at the NVC step.

What does "OP" stand for? (Sorry, I don't live here.  )