New I-864

[zauberblume 0]

In the section, Part 3. Information on the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring, I think I should check the box that says, "I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in Part 2 above." Then, there is a Yes box and a No box. It says, "Applicable only in cases with two joint sponsors." I've decided not to check the Yes or No box. Is that correct?

The instructions read:

"8. Indicate whether you are sponsoring the principal immigrant listed in item 2 in this Form I-864. This only applies to cases with two joint sponsors. Check "No" only if you are sponsoring only intended immigrants listed in 9 (athrough e) and not the principal immigrant listed in item 2."

What does this mean?

Is the question not even applicable to me since it only applies to cases with two joint sponsors? Or, rather, are they saying that the "Yes/No" box only applies if there are two joint sponsors?

Thanks for your help!

[yabasta 0]

Are you the only sponsor?

[zauberblume 0]

I am the petitioner; yes, I am a sponsor.

I also have a joint sponsor whose I-864 and subsequent documentation I will take along with me to the interview. I may or may not need a joint sponsor. It all depends on how the CO adjudicates our case.

Either way, I will still only have one joint sponsor.

[meauxna 15]

In the section, Part 3. Information on the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring, I think I should check the box that says, "I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in Part 2 above." Then, there is a Yes box and a No box. It says, "Applicable only in cases with two joint sponsors." I've decided not to check the Yes or No box. Is that correct?

The instructions read:

"8. Indicate whether you are sponsoring the principal immigrant listed in item 2 in this Form I-864. This only applies to cases with two joint sponsors. Check "No" only if you are sponsoring only intended immigrants listed in 9 (athrough e) and not the principal immigrant listed in item 2."

What does this mean?

Is the question not even applicable to me since it only applies to cases with two joint sponsors? Or, rather, are they saying that the "Yes/No" box only applies if there are two joint sponsors?

Thanks for your help!

z, you've got the last minute freak-outs.

But thanks for making me look up the new form!

"Yes" is applicable to everyone. "No" is applicable only to cases with +2 joint sponsors. In some cases, people can agree to sponsor only *some* of a multimember family that is immigrating (this is my best guess). I think there is an error in the form instructions (the numbers and sections don't match up).

Even if my guess is wrong and you check 'yes', your answer is still correct. If it wasn't supposed to apply to you, it will come up at the interview.

If there is an error, the CO can employ that famous correction tool known as a "pen" (thanks to Folinskyinla for that great idea!).