Questions re: I-864

[LM & J 0]

Sorry, I am really confused...

1) With whom do we file the above form?

When I pull the paperwork, it mentions sending to USCIS lockbox.

And then while I was researching the information, I see the below (for NVC).

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html#aos

 

2) Not all areas of their form would allow/permit typing of the information so I printed and information is handwritten.

Then, there was information I found elsewhere that says it needs to be in "black ink" - Does that really matter? Will they reject for that reason?

 

It's crazy how information is like finding a needle in the haystack - it's all over multiple websites and for different government offices. Perhaps that they hope to make it complex so most people would give up or be rejected (not approved for a visa).

[Chancy 6,233]

1 hour ago, LM & J said:

1) With whom do we file the above form?

When I pull the paperwork, it mentions sending to USCIS lockbox.

And then while I was researching the information, I see the below (for NVC).

 

Your VJ profile says IR1/CR1 (DCF).  Did you file an I-130 (for spouse visa process) directly with the consulate?  Where you file the I-864 depends on what process exactly you are pursuing.

 

[arken 4,197]

2 hours ago, LM & J said:

It's crazy how information is like finding a needle in the haystack - it's all over multiple websites and for different government offices. Perhaps that they hope to make it complex so most people would give up or be rejected (not approved for a visa).

Or perhaps people need to start reading the instructions carefully and not go through random websites. 

 

The i864 instructions clearly says - If filing with uscis, send it to uscis. If filing with state department, refer to state department (it could be NVC or Consulate)

One form, one instructions, same supporting documents. You are adjusting status here, send it to uscis, don't send it for a visa interview. You will be going through a visa interview, send it to NVC or the Consulate, don't send it to the uscis. What's the confusion.

 

It's like boarding pass at an airport terminal. You have a boarding pass to go to Miami but you see lots of gates with flights going to lots of cities. Don't be confused. Just go to the gate and the flight listed on your boarding pass. Don't think they are making it complex so one never gets to a plane. Same concept.

 

 

2 hours ago, LM & J said:

Not all areas of their form would allow/permit typing of the information so I printed and information is handwritten.

Then, there was information I found elsewhere that says it needs to be in "black ink" - Does that really matter? Will they reject for that reason?

Unless some names or addresses are longer than what the form allows, there is absolutely no reason to type anything or handwrite on any areas where it doesn't allow. Lots are areas are auto filled per other information filled out in previous pages. Download the form and open using the adobe reader. Don't fill it on a webpage.

Edited September 8, 2022 by arken