questions about I-864 (merged topics)

[Karim2018 99]

Can someone please confirm if once you're asked to fill out the I-864 form (at NVC stage)  do you fill-out the form online and e-sign it (all online) OR you have an option to print it and wet-sign it, then scan and upload it back to the NVC site? Thanks!

[JeanneAdil 6,193]

You will fill it out online on the CEAC site 

no longer print it out and mail in

make sure you have all your supporting documents with you when you are ready to do this

and still Label all pages in the upper right hand corner with case #,  both names and both DOB's  Immigration still has lost or misplaced supporting pages

[Karim2018 99]

27 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

You will fill it out online on the CEAC site 

no longer print it out and mail in

make sure you have all your supporting documents with you when you are ready to do this

and still Label all pages in the upper right hand corner with case #,  both names and both DOB's  Immigration still has lost or misplaced supporting pages

Thank you for your swift response! Filling out the form online is fine, what I'm asking about is the signature? Do you e-sign it online as well or do you print the sig page, wet-sign it scan and upload it? If you don't wet-sign the form, the petitioner won't be able to bring the original form (with wet signature) to the interview, and I'm told that it is required. CO in Casablanca have been asking for the original form w/ wet sig and not a scanned copy!

[saladboye 166]

2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

You will fill it out online on the CEAC site 

no longer print it out and mail in

make sure you have all your supporting documents with you when you are ready to do this

and still Label all pages in the upper right hand corner with case #,  both names and both DOB's  Immigration still has lost or misplaced supporting pages

Uhmmmm CEAC is the DS-261 and DS-260. 

 

 

2 hours ago, Karim2018 said:

Can someone please confirm if once you're asked to fill out the I-864 form (at NVC stage)  do you fill-out the form online and e-sign it (all online) OR you have an option to print it and wet-sign it, then scan and upload it back to the NVC site? Thanks!

 

You dont have to print all pages, you can just print the signature page , sign it and then scan and edit it into the OG one using a PDF editor*. That would mean only printing and scanning one page.

 

* Look into Foxit PDF previous version that is available for education for free or PDFExpert on Mac for one time cost or just sign up for a trial of Adobe if you want to.

[Karim2018 99]

10 hours ago, saladboye said:

Uhmmmm CEAC is the DS-261 and DS-260. 

 

 

 

You dont have to print all pages, you can just print the signature page , sign it and then scan and edit it into the OG one using a PDF editor*. That would mean only printing and scanning one page.

 

* Look into Foxit PDF previous version that is available for education for free or PDFExpert on Mac for one time cost or just sign up for a trial of Adobe if you want to.

Thank you!

[Karim2018 99]

Hi Guys, Do I count my Ex as part of my household, knowing that she doesn't live with me nor does she show as one of my dependent on my 2018 tax return. I'm, however, paying her alimony, which is already captured/shown on my taxes. Thanks.

[SalishSea 16,770]

4 hours ago, Karim2018 said:

Hi Guys, Do I count my Ex as part of my household, knowing that she doesn't live with me nor does she show as one of my dependent on my 2018 tax return. I'm, however, paying her alimony, which is already captured/shown on my taxes. Thanks.

Did you sponsor her for a spousal visa at one time?

[pushbrk 12,106]

5 hours ago, Karim2018 said:

Hi Guys, Do I count my Ex as part of my household, knowing that she doesn't live with me nor does she show as one of my dependent on my 2018 tax return. I'm, however, paying her alimony, which is already captured/shown on my taxes. Thanks.

You only would count her if you sponsored her as an immigrant and she is still an LPR.

[Karim2018 99]

Nope, that's not the case. Thank you guys!

[Karim2018 99]

Hey VJ's,

 

Filling out I-864 and I've checked YES in

PART 3

1. I'm sponsoring the principal immigrant in Part 2

 

I don't think I have to worry about about putting N/A or NONE for the next slew of questions where they're asking about Family Member # 1, 2, 3, etc...

I'm just leaving those fields blank, as they really don't pertain to my case (I'm only applying for my wife, no kids and no family members).

 

I think it's common sense , but thought I'd ask anyway...

 

Correct?

 

Thanks

Edited September 7, 2019 by Karim2018

[Karim2018 99]

On 12/31/2018 at 7:44 PM, geowrian said:

Count each person only once. So if they are counted in 1.a, then they are not counted in 1.b onwards.

CLARIFICATION: If I enter '1' in 5.1 (I-864), should I then enter '0' in 5.3 or leave it blank?  It clearly says (in the I-864 instructions ) that if you're not married enter '0'. I feel as if I'm lying if enter '0' in 5.3 because I'M MARRIED  and my spouse is the applicant, so yes, I understand that I shouldn't count her twice, but their instructions say to enter ZERO  in 5.3 if you're not married!!! Thus is the epitome of silliness and confusion! Please help.... Thanks!

Edited September 7, 2019 by Karim2018

[geowrian 22,335]

Count each individual only once. So if they are already counted above, they are not counted ever again, making the result "0".

I get that it may feel incorrect as you are married, but this is simply how it is done and how many others have done it. It's not an issue.

[Karim2018 99]

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

Count each individual only once. So if they are already counted above, they are not counted ever again, making the result "0".

I get that it may feel incorrect as you are married, but this is simply how it is done and how many others have done it. It's not an issue.

Thank you for your prompt response!

[Karim2018 99]

I'm currently employed and will get a W2 form my employer at the end of the  year, as I did last year. HOWEVER, in addition to my "standard" job, I'm also a Realtor (part time), which in most, if not all states, is considered to be "self-employment", My question is in Part 6 Sponsor Employment and Income on I-864, should I check boxes 1 AND 4? Knowing that my income from my regular 8-5 job should be enough, as it's more than 2X the amount they require. Thanks!

[Karim2018 99]

I have been reading conflicting posts about writing OR typing Case#, Petitioner and Applicant Name on each page of the I-864 packet including all fed tax pages, w2's , letter of employment, etc... Can some please confirm what to do?

 

1. Is it needed and if so, do you do it on each page or every doc you upload?

2. Do you type it (print using adobe editor) or should it be handwritten, then scanned and uploaded?

3. What about civil docs (i.e. police report, birth certs, marriage/divorce decree? Should they also have case#, etc...written/typed on them?

 

Thanks!