I-864A the right choice?

[GeorgiaPeach 2]

Hello VJ family,

I'm gathering the documents for this next phase of our journey & would like to verify that my dad (my hubby's joint sponsor) needs to file an I-864A (not an I-864) because we will actually be living with him when we move back. It's my understanding that the I-864 is for joint sponsors NOT residing in the same home. Can anyone confirm?

Also- can anyone confirm that photocopies of the tax returns are acceptable as long as photocopies of the relevant W2s and 1099s accompany them?

[pushbrk 12,598]

Hello VJ family,

I'm gathering the documents for this next phase of our journey & would like to verify that my dad (my hubby's joint sponsor) needs to file an I-864A (not an I-864) because we will actually be living with him when we move back. It's my understanding that the I-864 is for joint sponsors NOT residing in the same home. Can anyone confirm?

Also- can anyone confirm that photocopies of the tax returns are acceptable as long as photocopies of the relevant W2s and 1099s accompany them?

You sort of have it backwards. The I-864a is used when household members need to combine income to qualify as a sponsor. If your father's income is sufficient, you each provide an I-864. Then, if your father is married and files taxes jointly with a spouse, the spouse should provide an I-864a.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Also- can anyone confirm that photocopies of the tax returns are acceptable as long as photocopies of the relevant W2s and 1099s accompany them?

I used photocopies of everything ever submitted by mail to USCIS in the way of supporting documentation...all the way to citizenship. Take originals to any interview you may have.

And if you think about it, the only "original" tax return would be one you mailed off to the IRS and they still have it.