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Aside from big huge red flags, if a mistake is made on any paperwork will the embassy simply say "nope...denied...if ya wanna do it again, start all over and pay another $420?"

Completely hypothetical...

Aside from big huge red flags, if a mistake is made on any paperwork with the embassy simply say "nope...denied...if ya wanna do it again, start all over and pay another $25?"

I mean, lets say I have a co-sponsor for my alien wife to show financial support, but the paperwork fails to show this person has enough income...is the embassy likely to explain and tell me what to do in order to make it better...or just deny?

Or let's say the embassy would like more "proof" of our marriage. Will they explain what more they want, or just say "not enough - denied?"

In case you don't know what Ahn map is referring to:

Domicile for DCF Sponsors

More Ways to Establish Domicile

I found that establishing domicile was the least of my concerns (US bank account? easy). Some consulates take this a lot more seriously than others. I don't believe Lima is one of the more aggressive ones in this respect.

Thanks again.

I read those and, although I don't have a job there (obviously), I do have ties or a plan:

- checking account

- savings account

- credit card

- student loan

- we'll be living with my sister

how's that?

Your mother should send all of the same documents the primary sponsor is expected to submit for the I-864: a completed I-864, copies of tax returns, W2s, and the proof that she is a US citizen or permanent resident. The I-864 itself has its own checklist that includes what documents are required from the joint sponsor, so be sure to read that entire document.

Also, I absolutely never relied on local mail for immigration stuff if I could help it. We used DHL, FedEx, whichever was prevalent where we lived.

Thanks!

A few more details though come to mind:

- how many tax returns (xerox copies???)

- how many w-2s (xerox copies???)

approximately how much did it cost you to send a few pages of documents overseas?

i we talking like $10-20...or $80???

Since I live here in Peru with my wife we are able to do a DCF.

Also, since I live here in Peru and have no intention of going back to the states ALONE to get a job before she comes, we will need a co-sponsor. Is that what it is called?

My mother will be the co-sponsor.

She has a job that pays $25-35k per year and lives in a condo that she still pays for.

There's no fancy financial stuff with her. Thats it.

So, what is my MOTHER'S checklist?

I've seen all of the guides, forms, etc attached on this website and it is still confusing, to say the least.

What exactly should I have my mother mail to me here in Peru???

And has anyone here done exactly what I am doing? Did your co-sponsor mail things to you that the damn foreign country seemed to have lost in their mail system? Is this a big concern?

I live in Peru and will begin this in mid-July.

I will be bringing my I-130 to the actual embassy. So all of the tips I read about "tracking" packages is not for me, correct?

Also, I have no checking account. In fact, I dont even know anyone who does here. I'll just walk up to some window and pay in cash, correct?

Does anyone know if it MUST be American currency?

Visa or debit card acceptable in most locations?

The I-864 (and the I-864 of the co-sponsor, who never files a I-130) is handed in at the beneficiary's interview.

Thank you!

So, to be clear...as far as my mother is concerned, there is no mention of her until my wife's interview, and even then, its only via an I-864 and the corresponding "proof" papers that I will ask my mother to mail to me...correct?

if my mother is going to be the co-sponsor for support, at what point does her paperwork enter the picture here?

that is, if i am doing the same thing that the original poster here is doing, must we arrive at the embassy with all of the above PLUS another I-130 for my mother?

or does the financial person only enter the picture after the actual visa application is sent and begins?

Hi. I started my DCF process in April, and finished it in June. I could have been finished in May, but took my time.

In order for you to file the I-130, you would need

1) Copy of your marriage certificate

2) A copy of every single page of your US passport, and your wife's passport(UK) every single page.

3) 2" X 2" passport pictures.

4) I-130 form and it must be signed.

5) G325A form for both you and your wife.

6) Unabridged birth certificate(NEEDED with I-130 filing).

7) Fee(Mine was $420)

They didn't look at my Alien registration card, nor wedding pictures, or korean health card. on my G325A and I-130 we stated the address where we have lived together.

YOU BOTH have to attend to file the petition, else it will ask questions.

They are very thorough, but really nice. so it is important to have all your documents. It took me a while getting my unabridged birth certificate, and that was needed with the I-130 filing.

you listed BOTH passport copies AND birth certificate...however...the original post listed either/or.

which is accurate?

thanks!

So if a woman comes here legally and gets food stamps...it could be found out, and her sponsor might eventually be presented with a bill.

If a PREGNANT woman comes here...has no insurance...she can apply for EMERGENCY Medicaid...and the baby could be born without the sponsor being given any bill.

Is that correct?

If I understood your question, you were asking if you can get services in a hospital in the USA for free. You can't, the USA does not have free medical care. Was there a different question you're asking?

i am told that sponsoring someone means you will have to pay for any "government handouts" that the immigrant receives.

so, i am curious...has anyone done this?

that is, sponsored someone and ended up paying for a child birth?

then, i asked, if anyone has done this (or heard detailed stories of others) about sponsors assuming they would get billed for a government handout, but never receiving a bill.

i am simply curious about actual experiences/stories as to how this financial responsibility has played out.

i am told that sponsoring someone means you will have to pay for any "government handouts" that the immigrant receives.

so, i am curious...has anyone done this?

that is, sponsored someone and ended up paying for a child birth?

then, i asked, if anyone has done this (or heard detailed stories of others) about sponsors assuming they would get billed for a government handout, but never receiving a bill.

i am simply curious about actual experiences/stories as to how this financial responsibility has played out.

That is like asking if you know anyone who filled up their cart at the grocery store and was told they didn't need to pay when they left. Someone always has to pay the bill, be it the individual, some government system that was qualified for, a charity, or insurance. Hospitals and doctors are not free in the USA and they will try to collect. Failing to collect they will turn it over to a collection agency which will continue to try and collect.

if you have a story to share, please do.

but i dont need any lessons in economics, thanks.

im simply asking for stories about people's experiences.

whether its good or bad in your eyes is of little concern to my question.

Have any sponsors here been presented with bills for child births that took place when immigrant was uninsured???

actually...maybe i should ask the opposite question too - does anyone know of any stories about sponsors whose immigrant had an uninsured child birth and, surprisingly, never received a bill???

I believe my question is semi-related...please bare with me here...

Suppose a pregnant immigrant enters legally but neither she nor spouse has health insurance? What happens when delivery time comes or doctor visits are needed???

Also...suppose pregnant immigrant arrives legally while married to spouse and covered under health plan...but then spouse loses job and health care before delivery comes???

You are correct, if transcripts are used, W2's are not needed.

Ohhh...thank you very much!

You see, this is why I get upset when folks say "just read this website...its all there!"

Its NOT all there. It should say W-2s not needed if transcripts are in hand. However, it simply lists each of these things as if both are required.

Its all on the website...its not hard. Wrong!

I will be using my mother as a co-sponsor for my wife. I have read that the co-sponsor will need:

- 3 years personal tax returns, best is te transcripts from IRS.

Does my mother mail these to ME here in Peru? Does she send original documents or can she make copies of what she has at home?

- Last 3 years W-2s

Again, can my mother copy these and mail them to me here in Peru, or must she send the originals?

Overall, I guess my question is, if original papers are required to be mailed to me here in Peru, what happens if they get lost in the mail? Twice during our relationship my wife and I have had items sent, but never to arrive.

What are typical occurrences that result in spousal visas not being approved?

That is, if a citizen gets married, moves overseas, remains there for correct length of time, has co-sponsor with sufficient income...barring medical/legal troubles...what could go wrong?

What should be watched for?

I arrived in Peru (having moved here) last November, 2011. Passport, naturally, was stamped.

We got married on December 2, went to the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon and came back. Naturally, passport was stamped again.

Since then (December 8th) I have not left the country.

So, when did my 6-7 months officially begin???

This link works. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

yeah, it must be my browser, cuz that link gives me the same black screen.

i'll try it on another computer/browser.

thanks.

Google "I-864p". This is not rocket science.

did that.

every result seems to want to lead me back to one particular link that shows me only a black screen.

Suppose my mother sponsors my wife and she and I plan on living with her when we arrive. When looking at the chart and deciding my mothers income requirement, would household size be THREE (including me)...or TWO (just my mother and my wife).

That is, can we leave me out of this completely and simply make this an issue of my wife being sponsored by my mother and living with her?

Its these gray areas that get so finicky and confusing for me.

Suppose my mother sponsors my wife and she and I plan on living with her when we arrive. When looking at the chart and deciding my mothers income requirement, would household size be THREE (including me)...or TWO (just my mother and my wife).

That is, can we leave me out of this completely and simply make this an issue of my wife being sponsored by my mother and living with her?

Its these gray areas that get so finicky and confusing for me.

Click the link below in my signature for the I-864P Poverty Guidelines. The 125% amount is what is needed.

darn...the link doesnt seem to be working for me.

not sure if its my browser or a dead link.

No, it doesn't count. Income must be current and ongoing, and yours won't be. Your options are:

- filing DCF, then you move ahead of your wife to get a job in the USA and send her paystubs.

- Sponsor on assets (3 times as much as income).

- Get a co-sponsor

So I would indeed be a sponsor...just not THE sponsor. There would be two.

If I dont have a job, should I even be a co-sponsor???

I mean, it doesnt sound as if I really have anything tangible to offer.

Should I simply and ONLY use my mother, sister, etc and leave me out of it altogether???

Can I sponsor my wife?

I have lived in Peru (without leaving) for 7 months.

I have a job HERE in Peru as a teacher and get paid well.

In 2011, I still lived in the US where I was also a teacher. Naturally, I paid my taxes like normal and have those files.

The thing is, if/when we do go back to the US I will not have a job waiting for me (who's gonna hire a teacher that doesnt even know when they are coming???)...and naturally I will no longer be a teacher here in Peru. Technically, I will be unemployed.

Does the fact that I earned (X) amount of money in the US during the previous year count for anything?