Deang6

I did not hijack. I merely asked one simple question to Family's suggestion about using Zillow. My question was on-topic and relevant for the original poster as well as for anyone else reading that thread. I did not ask questions about my case. My question was to Family regarding his suggestion to the OP to use Zillow. Using Zillow did not sound right because it is different from I-864 instructions. It might have been bad advice to the original poster and I was trying to confirm whether it was good advice for them or bad.

I'm not the original poster. I'm a different person who saw Family's suggestion to use Zillow, was surprised by it, and wanted to know if Zillow is an acceptable way to show value.

My household size is currently 2 -- me and my wife. I'm well aware that they need to know the mortgage balance, which is 0, and that it should not be my primary residence, which it is not. The reason I plan to include my investment property as an asset is because I'm self-employed and I want to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that I can support my wife.

Good to know. I was already planning to get an appraisal by a licensed appraiser, but when I saw that suggestion by Family to use Zillow I had to ask.

Is a Zillow market value printout adequate? The I-864 instructions say to get an appraisal by a licensed appraiser. == "You may include the net value of your home as an asset. The net value of the home is the appraised value of the home, minus the sum of any and all loans secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other lien on the home. If you wish to include the net value of your home, then you must include documentation demonstrating that you own it, a recent appraisal by a licensed appraiser, and evidence of the amount of any and all loans secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other lien on the home. " ==

Got it. Thanks

Thank you. I've spent the last couple of days studying Form I-130, Form I-130A, and Instructions over and over again. There are several questions that seemed redundant and unnecessary that I did not ask about here in this post because after careful reading I concluded it says what it says so give the answer it asks for. I figure they have their reasons so just answer it. But a few things on the form I wasn't sure about and I appreciate Mr pushbrk's advice. I believe I now know how to answer all the questions correctly and am planning to start the online Form I-130 later today.

Just making sure. The answer could also be "Not Applicable". Thank you.

Form I-130 says: == Beneficiary's Entry Information Was the beneficiary EVER in the United States? 45. Yes No (Answer is "No") If the beneficiary is currently in the United States, complete Items Numbers 46.a. - 46.d. 47. Passport Number == My spouse (beneficiary) has a passport but has never used it to travel anywhere and has never been in the US. Should I enter the passport number? The form implies that I should.

On Form I-130 it asks for the City/Town/Village of Residence of my parents. My parents are deceased. Should I put the city where they most recently were living?

I meant to say: For the self-employed I thought they might require more than just a Tax Return Transcript, since for employees they often require additional paystubs, employer letter, W-2's, and 1099's. For example the self-employed might be required to provide bank statements, letter from accountant, business invoices, etc.

I thought they might ask for more than just Tax Transcripts since sometimes they request W-2's, 1099's and employer letter for employees.

Yes sir I will study it further. Thank you.

What documents are needed to show self-employed income with Form I-864?

Followup questions: (1) When filing Form I-130 online do I upload passport size photos for each of us? (2) On Form I-130A I'm wondering how best to complete the section for Employment History. My wife has worked full-time since college. She left her job just before we got married 5 years ago. Since then she helps manage her mother's store. It is not a paying job with paystubs but it is still work. How should Form I-130A be filled out for employment? Unemployed? Or employed with her mother as employer?