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Should I check box 17 on Form I-864 if I live in Puerto Rico and do not file federal tax returns, but do file local Form 482 with W-2?

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Hi everyone,
I’m a U.S. citizen sponsoring my wife through adjustment of status (she entered with a K-1 visa and we’re now married). I live and work in Puerto Rico, and all of my income comes from PR sources. Under Section 933 of the Internal Revenue Code, I understand that I’m not required to file a federal IRS tax return, only a local tax return with Hacienda.

I marked “No” in Part 6, Item 15 of Form I-864, checked box 17, and included an explanation. I also submitted my Puerto Rico W-2 and Form 482 (PR income tax return). Has anyone here done this and had it accepted by USCIS or NVC? Just want to make sure I filled it out the right way. Any feedback is appreciated!

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Hi everyone,
I'm a U.S. citizen residing in Puerto Rico and I'm the financial sponsor for my wife’s Adjustment of Status case (K-1 visa). Since I live in Puerto Rico and all of my income is sourced locally, I am exempt from filing federal tax returns under Section 933 of the Internal Revenue Code. Instead, I file annual Puerto Rico tax returns (Form 482) along with a W-2.

I answered “No” to question 15 on Form I-864, but I did not check box 17, because my reason is not due to low income, but due to territorial exemption. I included an explanation and submitted my Puerto Rico tax returns as evidence. Will this be accepted? Has anyone had a similar case? I want to avoid an RFE.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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***Another similar related topic merged.  @Christian Joel Do NOT repost another new topic regarding your I-864.****

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

 
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