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5 hours ago, geowrian said:

The G-1145 is not really required here if you are filing it together with the I-485.  The I-485's G-1145 should include all 3 (I-485/I-131/I-765) case numbers.

But no harm including it either...they will just ignore it.

 

Application for Employment Authorization* (I-765 is not for Advance Parole).

Same as above RE: G-1145

 

I don't see where the petitioner's BC is required. That would be to show that the USC is a USC, but that's part of the I-130 requirements (and is not needed for the I-864 for the primary sponsor).

Again, no harm including it. It just won't do anything.

 

I'm not sure why the items in red are included?

 

For the tax return, just be sure that's a copy of the entire return. It may be...idk your specific tax circumstances if other forms and schedules exist in your filing.

 

I think this is sufficient, but I'd really have to dig out the details to verify. The I-944 has a lot of "if x then provide y" type of things,a nd I don't recall all of them off-hand.

Thank you very much for all you do. As regards the tax return, yes that's a copy of the entire return for 2019.

4 hours ago, FattieBanton said:

I'm including it. Much as i don't want to, i'll just include it.

Same here.

29 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I'm not sure there is a clear answer on that at this time, unfortunately. There was a new ruling since the most recent response on this (as you are aware from the other thread), and I'm not sure on how it will impact this yet. I'm on vacation and haven't been able to look into the specifics as much as I wanted still.

If I had to make a guess based on what I have seen thus far, it sounds like the I-944 will be required again for all applicants except those living in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. But USCIS is still reviewing the ruling and has not put out anything official yet.

 

Technically, if somebody were to apply right this instant and it arrived before any changes, I believe it should be accepted w/o the I-944.

But USCIS could post guidance an hour from now that it is required again (except for residents of those states). Or the lockbox workers could review it after it is required again and mistakenly reject it under the then-current rules.

 

If it were me - and I had the ability to send a full packet with the I-944 right now - I would send the I-944 with it to be safe. If it's not needed, it won't be used.

If I didn't have what I needed to submit the I-944 yet, I would hold off on submitting while I get that.

 

My risk tolerance is fairly low, and the advantage of possibly getting in w/o the I-944 wouldn't outweigh the risk of a rejection for filing w/o it, or maybe getting an RFE for it later, depending on what USCIS decides to do.

But note that my set of circumstances does not pose a particular risk of being inadmissible under either public charge rule. If I was a borderline case, I might feel differently about getting in without the I-944 on the chance they won't make it required later.

Thank you very much. Please looking at my supporting documents, do you think I missed anything?

Just now, geowrian said:

All family-based AOS applicants are subject to the public charge inadmissibility. Only if you meet specific conditions would you be exempt (like being able to claim 40 quarters of SS work credits in the US).

 

No no no...you are not exempt from the inadmissibility (unless you meet the condition noted above or possibly if you are doing AOS not via family).

 

Don't confuse the new public charge rule with the public charge inadmissibility. The former was newly implemented earlier this year. The latter is built into the INA from decades ago.

Ok thanks alot for the clarification. I clicked no after two persons responded to my post about that question. But should the I-944 be filed since it's no longer on the USCIS website and reading about the lifted injunctions for some states? Between I am in Georgia

2 hours ago, FattieBanton said:

so i'm guessing the correct way to answer this is actually "NO" but then don't include the 944, just fill out the 864?

I actually asked this same question some days ago because I was thinking that since we are no longer required to file I-944, then the answer to the above question would be "yes" . This is so confusing now

1 hour ago, Bayanoparker02 said:

1- NO... It's good for you to send it. You ain't losing anything by sending it as you already have it. "Better send something than nothing." They will put it a part themselves if they don't want it.

 2- Chicago Lock box is one of the 3 lockbox locations. Residents of Georgia should send it in Chicago.

3- NO STAPLES. READ THE INSTRUCTION VERY CAREFULLY. Paper clips is accepted.

 

Good luck.

Ok thank you

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Correct answer is "NO."

 

USCIS explicitly states not to send in I-944 at this time: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge/injunction-of-the-inadmissibility-on-public-charge-grounds-final-rule "Applicants and petitioners whose applications or petitions are postmarked on or after July 29, 2020, should not include the Form I-944"

Yes, send to Chicago Lockbox: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485-addresses

Thank you

Please help to go through my documents. Sending Documents by Friday.

Form I-130 and I-130A filed online

·         Receipt Notice

Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

·         Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

·         Two (2) Passport Style Photos of Beneficiary (Name written behind)

·         Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Passport Data Page

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Current VISA page

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's I-94

·         A Copy of Marriage Certificate

Form I-765 (Application for Advance Parole)

·         Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

·         Two (2) Passport Style Photos of Beneficiary (Name written behind)

·         Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's I-94

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Passport Data Page

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Current VISA Page

Form I-485

·         Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

·         Money order $1,225.00 ($1,140.00 for Form I-485 and $85.00 for Bio-metrics Service)

·         Two (2) Passport Style Photos of Beneficiary (Name written behind)

·         Form I-485 Adjustment of Status

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Passport Data Page

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Current VISA

·         A Copy of Previous Entry Stamps

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's I-94 Arrival/Departure Records

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Birth Certificate

·         A Copy of Petitioner's Birth Certificate

·         A Copy of U.S. Marriage Certificate

·         A Copy of Divorce Decree from previous marriage

Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

·         Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

·         Evidence of Petitioner's Current Income:

o   A Copy of Petitioner's Recent Pay Stubs

o   Petitioner's Employment Letter

·         A Copy of Petitioner's W2 for 2019

·         Petitioner's 1040X for 2019

·         Petitioner's 1040 for 2019

·         Petitioner's 1098-T for 2019

·         A Copy of Petitioner's Birth Certificate

·         A Copy of Marriage Certificate

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Passport Data Page

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's Current VISA Page

·         A Copy of Beneficiary's I-94

Form I-944 (I don’t know if I should still send this)

·         Petitioner’s most recent tax return documents and W2

·         Beneficiary’s letter of no credit report

·         Beneficiary’s education evaluation

·         Beneficiary’s health insurance policy

·         U.S. born kids birth certificates and receipts of payments for each birth/letters of non-indebtedness from each hospital confirming full payments

Question

1.    Form I-485, Item 61 (Declaration of Self Sufficiency) are you exempt from the public charge ground of inadmissibility? This relates to form I-944. Should I answer yes or no? no more i-944 form on the USCIS website but I already downloaded it before now but the i-485 instruction still states we should fill it.

2.   Am I to send to Chicago Lock box address (I stay in Georgia)?

3. Is it ok to staple some of the supporting documents?

57 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

I always recommend all 3 years of transcripts.   Look at the checklist on website https://www.uscis.gov/i-864.  There is more that "should be included by a sponsor.

Yes seen now. Thanks

On 6/12/2020 at 1:47 PM, geowrian said:

Even if they were LPRs (or had a non-immigrant status), the joint sponsor wouldn't have to list them. They aren't responsible for the kids.

The only way he would have to list them is if they were dependent upon him financially (i.e. listed on his taxes), or if he was sponsoring them for a green card (although that would be on their own I-864s in this case anyway...not the mother's).

On the form I-864, I saw that a copy or transcript of federal income tax return for the most recent year is needed. Please are there additional documents my sponsor is required to submit alongside Form I-864? 

Thanks you very much. It's clear now.

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Sale of the asset may or may not result in taxable income being generated.

For example, selling a property for a gain may result in taxable income (seek a CPA). But this is not specific to foreign assets...US assets are treated the same way.

Thanks alot. But please I am still not clear on the sponsor stuff.

We were going to use a lawyer before I found out about visa journey and the lawyer during consultation said that even if my husband lists us on I-864 and that since we are a family of 5 and my sponsor is a family of 2, when the sponsor is filling out form I-864, he will list my whole household of 5 and also his household of 2 making the sponsors household 7.

2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

You don't have to pay tax for your principal money when it comes to the US. For example, you have $100 thousands from your country, you don't have to pay tax when you bring it to the US.

Ok thanks. Its asset not yet sold

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Because he is not and will not be financially responsible for them.

He is not sponsoring them and he has no legal obligation to support them. They are not dependent upon his income.

It's not related to their citizenship, immigration status, etc.

Ok thanks

15 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Your husband, the primary sponsor, must also complete an I-864....which will include himself, you, and the 3 children.  Your joint sponsor is responsible only for his/her household and you, the immigrant.  The Immigration Officer will consider the whole financial picture, along with the information on your I-944 regarding the question of your becoming a public charge in the future.

Yeah my spouse has completed I-864 form and listed myself and kids making up family of 5.

But please to be clear, are you saying when the joint sponsor is filling the I-864 form, his household will be himself (sponsor), sponsor's daughter and myself only?

Is it because my kids are USC, that's why the sponsor is not required to list them amongst his household?

Can my asset be added to make up for income requirement?

5 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

2. No tax on principal

Sorry please can you explain?

12 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

1.  The Joint Sponsor's household will not include your husband or your US citizen children.  

2.  The US generally does not tax wealth or foreign assets which aren't generating income.....although some foreign assets and bank accounts must be reported.

3.  Your local USPS office should be able to help you choose the appropriate size envelope.  I highly recommend USPS Priority Mail.

Thank you very much.

As regards the income requirements, my spouse income is less than the required income for a family of 5. That's why we are getting a sponsor. So where does my USC kids come in please?

We are a family of 5, my hubby (USC), myself (Beneficiary) and my 3 kids from previous marriage (3 kids are USC). We are getting a co-sponsor. Our co-sponsor is divorced, he has a daughter he is responsible for.

1.) How will the household size be calculated when the sponsor is filling the I-864 form? Will my USC husband be added to the sponsor's household size or just my kids and I?

2.) If I have an asset in my country, will i be required in the U.S. to pay tax on that asset even if the asset does not generate money for me?

3.) What is the best USPS envelop or box to use, going by the volume of documents we are submitting? (I saw different USPS priority mail envelops and boxes online that i can order)

15 hours ago, LaraAndEric said:

I don't have a SSN and I'm not authorized to use my husbands credit card. I've never worked in the US before and I also never owned a credit card or similar things my whole life. Barely finished university before coming here on my K1 visa two weeks ago and married my husband a few days later.

Do you think it's enough to attach a screenshot to my I-944 that shows that I need a SSN for proving that I don't have a credit score? And maybe add an explanation stating that I can't get the score?

 

This whole I-944 is very stressful for me cause I'm technically still a student and never had a job before, because I haven't received my degree yet. My first legit job is gonna be in the US, I really hope that's not gonna be a negative factor for USCIS.

Just call trans union and explain to them that you do not have SSN and that you need a letter from them stating you do not have a credit score/report. They will take your details and send you a letter. I did this and got a letter 3 days after i made the call.

On 5/29/2020 at 11:04 PM, E_pluribus_unum said:

Hey guys,

I am making this post to help others and not because I need help. 

First and foremost, many people ask "Why am I required to prove that I don't have credit history if I don't even have an SSN?" and the answer is that in the US, many banks will allow you to obtain credit without an SSN or ITIN. You can read more about this here: https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/credit-card-without-a-social-security-number/

 

So, you can get credit without an SSN/ITIN and can have a credit file without an SSN or ITIN. This is why USCIS requires a letter from at least one of the agencies confirming that you do not have a credit file. 

How do you get a letter stating you do not have a credit file?

Simply write a formal letter to one of the three agencies requesting your credit file. In the file state and place the following:

1) Explain that you are requesting your credit file and you do not have an SSN/ITIN. Explain that if no credit file is found, please return a letter stating so. 

2) Provide any names used, date of birth, and any addresses you've lived at

 

3) Sign the form and date it

 

4) Attach a government issued ID

5) Mail it to one of the agency addresses below:

Experian:
P.O. Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/credit-education/faqs/disputes-faqs/

 

Transunion:

TransUnion LLC
Consumer Disclosure Center
P.O. Box 1000
Chester, PA 19016

https://www.transunion.com/customer-support/faqs/credit-reports-and-disclosures

 

Equifax:

Disclosure Department,

P.O. Box 740241,

Atlanta, GA 30374

https://www.equifax.com/personal/education/credit/report/how-to-get-your-free-credit-report/

 

I hope this information helps people trying to get this proof. 

Thanks for this info. Sent out a letter on monday to Equifax, it was delivered next day and I got a letter from them today confirming that I do not have a credit report

16 minutes ago, SJ2020 said:

Hey, I got myself a minimum coverage from Oscar and I pay $146 a month and that’s what we used for the i944 I think it should be fine  

I checked them out and I was seeing about $400 monthly. Did you call to get the above quote?

1 hour ago, Marco T said:

Hi all,

 

I'm in the process of going thorough the AoS via marriage so I'm already in the States; looking to listen to some experiences in getting an Health Insurance that can be considered a  positive factor by USCIS but less expensive than $400/month.

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

I Also checked out ***removed*** (subuy), gave them a call and was quoted almost $600 to be paid annually. I saw their advert on visa journey. i am yet to pay though 

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

Reminder that it is against the TOS to tell somebody not to respond.

If a post violates the TOS, report it. Otherwise, you can ignore it.

Ok thank you.

2 hours ago, cd37 said:

I mean I am surprised that CBP officer did not see your pattern of coming on b2 and giving birth to a child three times ? No wonder why current administration is cracking down on this practice. 

Thats why you are not a CBP officer. Also go check what B2 visa stands for. Where is it a crime to give birth anywhere in the world as long as you prove you can pay the required bill? People like you are the problem, sit behind your keyboard and judge others for being truthful.

You think if it was a problem the visa officers renewing my visas 3 times wouldn't have seen that? Yes I had my 3 kids in the US, yes I paid all bills in full and yes after each birth, I renewed my visas without any issue, came into the US at every birth and also declared to the CBP officer at the POE my intentions, had my babies and left the US after each birth. You should be answering questions I asked if you can and not deviate. Thank you

57 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I mean a letter from an agency showing that no credit report is available.

 

How were their births paid for? Privately or via public funds?

The 3 agencies have said they cant issue such letter.

Yes I paid for their births privately and have all the proofs to that

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

1) If you have no in-care-of name, then you can leave it blank.

2) If you are filing the I-130 + I-485 packets concurrently, no need for this.

3) No, that's asking about other aliens being sponsored on that I-864 (for derivative beneficiaries, which doesn't even apply in your category).

4) Only the I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 would use one. Some people provided a single form for all of them, and others provided one for each of those forms. Both tend to work. I did the latter (1 for each form)...less leeway for errors on their part IMO.

5) What form(s) exactly? Some forms have 2D barcodes, and you don't want to mix electronically-completed forms with handwritten information....they'll likely scan the barcode and miss the handwritten information. Some forms do NOT have this barcode, and mixed hand-writing and typed on them is fine.

6) I'll defer to others, but if she has not been in the US long enough to establish a credit history, I personally would just declare that she has none. Getting a letter of having no record is a mixed bag of success, and can take weeks.

If she's been in the US 6, 12, or more months, then I would be mote inclined to get something documented as it is not unreasonable to have a credit score at that point.

7) Edition Date in lower left

Thank you very much. Yeah I have been in the US for about 5months now. Please when you say something documented, what do you mean?

7 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

I’m assuming you’re female given you mentioned your spouse added you to “his” credit card.. may I ask if your current husband is a USC or not, and when you entered on the B2? 

 

The way your questions read it sounds that you’ve been here for a considerable amount of time without legal status given you’ve given birth to 3 children in the US already without ever holding a green card? 

 

Ref questions

Q1, leave blank

Q2, NA you’re consecutively filing

Q3,2.. you list them, just tick no box to their migrating as part of the petition. 

Q4, single form, front of application

Q5, print and write in ink

Q6, follow instruction on form, needs a statement to confirm from credit agency

Q7, bottom left

Thanks. Yes I am female. My current spouse is a USC. I entered on B2 last year December. I had my 3 kids in the US via B2 visas but I never stayed back after having my kids

I came in on B2 visa and now AOS based on marriage. I read through the guide and USCIS website and the forms I am required to file are Forms I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-944. My questions are

1)      In care of, should that be my name, the name of my spouse or should I leave it blank (we live together?

2)      In Part 2 of I-485, talked about Form I-797 (receipt or approval notice for underlying petition). Please what does this mean as I do not have any underlying petition?

3)      Form I-864; part 3, #1 we clicked yes (sponsoring the principal immigrant named in part 2), I also have 3 kids born in the US from previous marriage. Should I include their names in the family member section (i.e. #4 to #18)

4)      Am I to attach form G-1145 to all the forms?

5)      Some parts of the forms do not allow me type on or tick, can I use black ink pen on those areas after I print out?

6)      I am still unable to get a credit report. My spouse added me as a user to his credit card but I still cannot generate any credit report. Please any other suggestions?

7)      As regards up to date form, is it the edition date at the left down part or the expiration date at the upper right part one should consider?

Thanks

6 minutes ago, Canadian Spouse said:

Hello!  I am also filling out this form right now.  I have a US spouse, so not sure if this applies to you:

 

I had to get an individual tax payer ID because I couldn't get an SSN, of course.  Equifax will make you call them even though you appartently can check your credit score with an ITPI.

yes I have a US spouse too. Please how did you get the individual tax payer ID? I just got married 

Just now, Regdkp said:

What was your status in earlier visit, I am assuming, you never had a work visa, hence no SSN. You should use that as your explanation as well. Mention all the statuses you held in the past.

All my visits were on B1/B2 and yes i never worked. ok thanks alot