I-864 Affidavit of Support: This might be helpful.

[dakotatp 4]

I'm in Thailand and I'll soon be applying for a US immigrant visa for my wife. I'll need a "Joint Sponsor" for my wife because my income is below the US poverty level.

In my case, an aunt of mine in the US has agreed to be a joint sponsor. A joint sponsor must complete form I-864 (attached) and then provide supporting documents.

Most of the form is self-explanatory. But because some people are intimidated by government forms, such as my aunt that I put together a sheet (attached) with detailed instructions, necessary info and a checklist of the required supporting documents to be mailed to me.

This sheet could be useful for your joint sponsor, if you need one. Although, you might have to alter it a little to fit your situation.

Feel free to use this and please alert me if I made any mistakes or left anything out. I want this to be as easy as possible for my joint sponsor.

I-864.pdf

Instructions, Info & Checklist.doc

[ufo 3]

Does it have to be notarized?

[son1020 2]

No need to be notarized.. Their forms are legit already

[Ning 619]

Does it have to be notarized?

As you go thru this process keep in mind notaries only verify signatures on documents. They have nothing to do with content which is why there in no requirement to use them.

[Ning 619]

No need to be notarized.. Their forms are legit already

Are there illegitimate forms where notaries are used ?

[NikLR 13,227]

Are there illegitimate forms where notaries are used ?

The I-864 form does not need to be notarized because it is a legally binding document. If it's filled out falsely it will be caught.

[dakotatp 4]

Notarization not required. copy that. thanks.

http://www.***removed***/affidavit-of-support/checklist-prepare-i-864.html

[TeaCup 65]

Thank you so much! Our joint sponsor was also having a little difficulty. Again, THANK YOU!

[TeaCup 65]

I'm in Thailand and I'll soon be applying for a US immigrant visa for my wife. I'll need a "Joint Sponsor" for my wife because my income is below the US poverty level.

In my case, an aunt of mine in the US has agreed to be a joint sponsor. A joint sponsor must complete form I-864 (attached) and then provide supporting documents.

Most of the form is self-explanatory. But because some people are intimidated by government forms, such as my aunt that I put together a sheet (attached) with detailed instructions, necessary info and a checklist of the required supporting documents to be mailed to me.

This sheet could be useful for your joint sponsor, if you need one. Although, you might have to alter it a little to fit your situation.

Feel free to use this and please alert me if I made any mistakes or left anything out. I want this to be as easy as possible for my joint sponsor.

I-864.pdf

Instructions, Info & Checklist.doc

I have a few questions:

You say to be sure to check box 1.d., If we have a joint sponsor, do we still check this box? husbands step-mom is our joint sponsor. So would my husband be the first sponsor or wouldge check box 1.e.?

For mailing address: Can we put down our future address in the states? (we both live together outside US) or do we need to put our current address?

ok PART 5 Confuses me. Does my husband count me twice (box 1, 2 & 3?) So altogether it would add 3 people but I'm counted twice in the "if you are already married, count your spouse but I'm also the intending immigrant?)

Thank you in advance!

[dakotatp 4]

I have a few questions:

You say to be sure to check box 1.d., If we have a joint sponsor, do we still check this box? husbands step-mom is our joint sponsor. So would my husband be the first sponsor or wouldge check box 1.e.?

For mailing address: Can we put down our future address in the states? (we both live together outside US) or do we need to put our current address?

ok PART 5 Confuses me. Does my husband count me twice (box 1, 2 & 3?) So altogether it would add 3 people but I'm counted twice in the "if you are already married, count your spouse but I'm also the intending immigrant?)

Thank you in advance!

Yes, the joint sponsor will check box 1.d. Your husband would be the Petitioner. He would check the top box.

I'm pretty sure the Petitioner and/or joint sponsor should put down their current address. The Immigrant Visa Form, I-130 in my case, has a place to indicate the future address in the states.

No, you or no one is counted twice.

You are welcome!!

also, please note that the form does NOT have to be notarized.