US Immigration from Ukraine

Prior to filing we want to make sure about a few things down the road. One main issue is change of status. It's unclear how this process will proceed from U4U residence?

Our intent will be the spousal process. Is it permitted to file for this while she's here as U4U, filing from the US? (Her in US)? It would be very helpful to use her income also as part of process. We're just unclear if that's possible while she's here as a refugee?

I understand this can be 2yrs down the road but probably preferred sooner. Apologies if I misunderstood but it's unclear to me

Thank You Very Much!!

Hello All,

I'm putting together everything to sponsor my wife/child. We're still unsure of Spousal or U4U, although probably U4U.

I'm wondering about my background check. My understanding is the only real disqualifiers are those involving others(kidnapping, human trafficking, sex crimes). Unfortunately, I do have a spotted record. I have 2 crimes on my record. First is false statement on firearms application and the other is a drug possession with intent(anxiety meds I had without script). The first was <12 years ago and the other nearly 5.

Do these rise to the level of disqualification? I'm a good person, well educated, good home and family, just made mistakes.

I understand it's a case by case basis? However if I need a Co-sponser better I know now.

Thank you.

PS: Please don't think less of me or that I'm a criminal type. Just a good person made bad decisions during times of mental health crisis(Documented health issue)

Thank You All Very Much

Hello All,

I am hoping to support my Ukrainian wife via the U4U program but have some questions/concerns with the Declaration of Support. The simple declaration doesn't capture my ability or dollar amounts.

I collect a monthly benefit which falls below the stated requirement, however, I live in a family owned house without any cost to me.

She works in Portugal currently(displaced by the war) where we are legally married and I also have residency. (With goal of relocating to the US(my permanent address). If deposits into a joint account, can we use any of that income?

I'm not sure if I could get a Co-sponser, but if so, would they only commit to the amount I am short or also to the complete requirement?

Lastly, what is the level of proof required, what I mean is, can I provide a document stating the value of my housing arrangement and add this to the monthly income?

Many Thanks. Apologies for the lengthy question.

Hello All,

I'm still very early in the process but want to nail some things down now. I'm on a fixed income which falls slightly below the guidelines. My house is in my family's name so can't be used. It may be possible for them to cosign but prefer to avoid.

My question concerns my wife's home and property in Ukraine. It's fully owned but in her and my stepdaughters names. Since we are now married can my name be added and use this property as an asset for immigration purposes?

Very much appreciated..

Thank you

Hello All,

For the affidavit of support down the road, I may need a co-signer but for now my income is on the edge. I'm finding conflicting info if it's possible to waive the I-130 filing fees (my wife and child).

I thought I read 'This fee cannot be waived' but further reading is confusing. I reviewed the 912 and it doesn't specify any restrictions.

I greatly appreciate any help. I'm very early in the process. We're ready to file but having to fly back/forth each month or so has crippled finances.

Thank you!