Hotovaga

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Joint sponsor. We see quite a few people whose “zero income” or “very low income” for tax purposes comes back to bite them when it’s time to file an 864.

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4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Joint sponsor. We see quite a few people whose “zero income” or “very low income” for tax purposes comes back to bite them when it’s time to file an 864.

5 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

No such thing as an income qualification waiver.  The only time that the I-864 is waived is when the beneficiary will automatically become a US citizen upon entry or has the required 40 hours SS work credits.  

 

If the petitioner/primary sponsor does not have the required income or assets, then they need a Joint Sponsor.  

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Hi,

I came to know from someone (with some immigration law background, but not in practice) THAT if someone owns a self employment business such an LLC with no or limited income but has all IRS fillings in good standing (i.e filing annual income tax and other Forms with zero income etc. ) can get an income qualification waiver from the USCIS?

I'm skeptical because it makes no good sense of applying for financial supporting ANYONE without income? Doesn't filing for I-864 require someone to have a CURRENT income and proof such as pay-stubs?

Perhaps a joint-sponsor could be the solution?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Hi folks, 

I asked this on a different thread, but wasn't sure that was the right one. Later I found this thread and posting here too for your help. My situation is as following:

My petition (I-130) fir my wife and children has been approved.  Now I am required to file paperwork and pay fees etc. 

I've a few questions here. Hope someone would read and help me. 

1. How much time do I have to complete all of the paperwork and pay fees from the approval? I received the approval letter from the NVC on September 4th, 2020.

2. Among other documents such as financial, I read the instructions to submit 'civic documents'. Does that mean that I would need to submit our marriage certificate, passport copies, birth certificate etc like what I submitted to the USCIS when filing I-130?

Thank you all in advance for your help. 

Moe

Hi Folks, 

I need to file Form I-864 for my wife and 2 children. I made about 50+k up until July this year but I quit my job. Currently I don't have any income. I understand I need a joint sponsor. 

My question is, does the joint sponsor ALSO pays the fee for filing?

Thanks for your help. 

Moe

Hi Everybody, 

So, my petition (I-130) for my wife and children have been approved on September 4th, 2020.

I've given case and invoice numbers to pay the required fees. And also have been instructed to file i-864 and the immigration form (forgot the Form # right at this time) along with other documents. 

My question to all of the good, knowledgeable and helping people here is this: how much time do I have to complete these things?

Thanks in advance for your help. 

Moe

Thanks for your kind reply!

I'm filing I-864 by March 2021 (sorry for the typo).

Yes, I will not have any current income by then, but for the 2020 tax year, I should have over 50K income for myself from my job that I quit this month.

I'm aware of joint sponsorship for filing IF I don't have enough income, but I will have that, AND, as I mentioned, I might NOT have any current income/pay stubs until then at that time

Your opinion?

Again, thanks for your help!

Hi,

I recently quit my job to start a tech start-up (sole proprietorship) business.

By July of 2020, my 2020 annual income for 1 person income should be around 4 times more than the income threshold required to submit an I-864 for my wife and 2 kids, which I intend to submit in/around March of 2020. 

I've registered my (sole proprietorship) business with my state and got an FEIN # from the IRS. I do not anticipate any income from the tech start-up business by the time I submit I-864.

My question is like this: Do I have to have a current employment/income/pay stubs to file I-864? If you need more clarification of my situation, pls let me know

Again and always, thank you all the experts who help people like me all the time! :)

Thank you!

But the instruction also says 'this:

"Once your visa is approved, you will receive an immigrant visa stamp in your passport. At this point, the USCIS Immigrant Fee ($220) can be paid online here. This fee is required for USCIS to produce and mail the physical green card"

This to me sounds she files DS-260 AFTER she receives the visa. Any words?

Thanks again for your clarification.

5 hours ago, Hotovaga said:

By "inside the US......not abroad", you mean I send/submit to a US address, not in the local embassy of my wife residence?

All of my questions end with this:

The DS-260 Petition and filling fee:

1: Do I, the petitioner send it to the NVC and pay the fee from here to the them or,

2: Does my takes with her and pay this fee when goes to the local US Embassy for visa interview? I could not found this language in the guideline,,, or I perhaps missed..
Thank you so very much.

Going to, after 5 PM. Thanks

Meaning, after visa approval and during her visa interview in her country's embassy?

Thanks again! You are the best

Hi All,

I know information is available on the USCIS, but it's so vast that its really hard to pinpoint what I'm looking for. So, I decided to ask the experts here who are selflessly helping folks like me!  

My question is: I already submitted and paid the fees for I130. What else Do I need to submit? I know I would have to file Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. What else? Do I need to file DS-260 visa application  and $325 fee?

By "inside the US......not abroad", you mean I send/submit to a US address, not in the local embassy of my wife residence?

Hi,

Thanks for your kind attention to this matter. Can I pay the filling fee to a local embassy where my wife resides? All I'm trying to figure out if I could travel to her residing country and come back with her and the children to the States after she receives her visa. If so, I'll travel and file from abroad, using my US home address..

Thanks again.

Hi Folks,

I've submitted I-130 for my wife and 2 children. I need your kind help for the following issues:

1: I gather the filling fee for I-864 is $120.00. But the Form itself says the following:

"There is no fee if the sponsored immigrant files this form with USCIS or abroad with the Department of State (DOS); however DOS does charge a fee if they file in the U.S. For more information". Pls see the attached. Is this for 1 immigrants or 1 filling fee for all 3? Also, is there another fee of $325 to it?

2: Do I need to reside/live in the US when I submit this Form? I've a permanent address in the US, and 

3: Do I need to submit any proof of residence while submitting this Form?

Thanks to you all for helping me out.

Thanks for the heads up B&C2017!

Appreciate it. 

2 hours ago, B&C2017 said:

Just to be curious - at what stage is this needed? 
I do have sole custody AND also the permission from my ex, but I was just wondering when a proof would have to be submitted. At NVC or embassy stage?

Yes. 

I'm submitting Form I-130 for her in 2 weeks. From reading others' various posts, I understand that the embassy will be asking for documents and no one knows what they would be. I'm trying to be proactive here, so that she could have the necessary paperwork. Her ex lives in Europe.

Thanks for your kind attention.

Hi All,

I'm new in this forum. 

I'm a US citizen and in the Form I-130 applying process for my wife from Bangladesh. She has a child from her ex husband. Does she need to obtain any written permission from her ex to bring her child to the US with her? What if her ex does not consent?  What's her option(s)? The child has been with her since birth.

Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.

Regards,

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I don't know Bagledesh's local laws - I advise checking in the regional forums for some input. That said, you may want to have her start the process of getting consent as I would work under the assumption that it will be necessary (barring a court order).

Thanks for the tip. It makes sense. 

Is there a regional sub-forum in this community?

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Depends on local laws. Usually permission is required, unless one has sole custody and/or a court order.

Thank you  Georgian for  your  kind  reply.

She has neither. And she is from Bangladesh. 

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

Since you don't identify the country the best anyone can answer is in generality.   Generally speaking,  YES, permission is required from the other parent

Thanks for your reply payxibka!

I'm sorry for not mentioning the country. My wife is from Bangladesh. 

Her ex is living in Europe...the kid has been with her since birth. 

I'm a US citizen and married to a foreign citizen. I'm planning to apply for my wife who has a child living with from her ex.

Does she need to get her ex's permission to bring her child to the US?

Please advise and many thanks in advance.