I-864W Discontinued. How to request exemption?

[Ben Dover 9]

Hello there. I intended to file Form I-864W to request an Affidavit of Support exemption for my adopted son during National Visa Center (NVC) processing. I recently learned that Form I-864W has been discontinued and that the exemption request is now incorporated into Form I-485. As Form I-485 applies to applicants already residing in the United States, what is the correct process for requesting this exemption for my son, who is currently outside the United States and about to undergo NVC processing? Thanks in advance. 

[Lemonslice 5,273]

Are you a US citizen? 

Where do you currently reside?

[Dashinka 25,949]

What type of visa is being pursued?

[Ben Dover 9]

I actually found the answer on the Manila U.S. Embassy site, but I wanted to post it here, just in case anyone else has the same question and comes across this post. It says: 

Form I-864W has been discontinued, and no AOS or similar form is required for the biological or adopted children (under the age of 18) of U.S. citizens.

 

 So, it appears the exemption is automatic now that the I-864W  is no longer in use. 

 

[Dashinka 25,949]

Wow, something that makes sense.  Thanks for the follow up.