RFE for Joint sponsor

[EmilyM 0]

hi there, I was reading another post where the person got an RFE for the joint sponsor's proof of status, so they sent in the birth certificate. But since the joint sponsor had been married, the name was different and they got another RFE. So I was wondering, since I have the very same RFE, would it be okay to just send in the birth certificate? or should I also send in a copy of her marriage license too?

only problem is, she's divorced but she kept the married name. I would hate to ask her if she still had her marriage license, would a copy of the divorce paper work too?

also does this happen a lot or does it all depend on the person working on the case?

thanks for any responses

[YuAndDan 153]

If name used on I-864 is the same as on birth cert, then just the birth cert, if not, then something showing how name changed will be needed. and you do not need to send originals just photocopies.

Other option is to send copy of passport BIO page.

[EmilyM 0]

okay, thanks for clarifying!

she doesn't have a passport yet, unfortunately.

[EmilyM 0]

My mother in law gave me her w-2 and a 1099 (plus her tax return things) will that satisfy the requirement below?

"... submit all supporting tax documents (w-2's, 1099s etc)"

and also, she didn't give me a marriage certificate or anything showing a name change but she says if she needs to she will get that, but I can sort of tell she doesnt want to. Will I need this? could she possibly write a letter saying her name has changed and sign it? or do you guys think that we will definitely need a marriage certificate?

We were thinking we could just send in her birth certificate and the other tax documents and see what happens but I don't want to prolong this more than necessary, should I wait an extra couple weeks for her to get the marriage certificate?