I-864 and I-864A Question

[AKGirl 0]

Hi VJ's I am new to this forum and I am so thankful for finding this site. There is so much information, but I seem to be stuck and have had no luck getting a real person @ uscis to answer my question so I am asking for your help-Please!!

We are trying to fill out forms I-864 and I-864A. My mother the petitioner/sponsor is filing out form I-864 for my sister and her kids. We are in the same household so I am filing out I-864A as her daughter. Now the confusing part is my husband would also like to fill out I-864A but it seems this is only for immediate relatives of the sponsor!!!! Is this correct???? Would he be considered immediate relative as "son in law" under section Relationship to sponsor? Please help clarify this..... thank you!

[YuAndDan 153]

Any member of the sponsor's household may file an I-864A at add income or assets to that of the sponsor.

[AKGirl 0]

Any member of the sponsor's household may file an I-864A at add income or assets to that of the sponsor.

Thank you YuandDan!

I was trying to comprehend the instructions clearly. It states "if you check any other relative except for spouse, you must provide proof of the relationship" should my husband and I submit our marriage certificate and a copy of my birth certificate to show proof that I am related with the sponsor? It doesnt exactly state any member of the household qualifies, it seems there has to be somewhat of a relationship with the sponsor. I know if we were just co-sponsors it wouldnt matter on filing a separate I864, but this is I-864A, I dont want to contradict you, I just want to be absolutely sure so we dont risk getting an RFE, I really do appreciate your help!

Edited March 13, 2009 by AKGirl

[YuAndDan 153]

Any member of the sponsor's household may file an I-864A at add income or assets to that of the sponsor.

Thank you YuandDan!

I was trying to comprehend the instructions clearly. It states "if you check any other relative except for spouse, you must provide proof of the relationship" should my husband and I submit our marriage certificate and a copy of my birth certificate to show proof that I am related with the sponsor? It doesnt exactly state any member of the household qualifies, it seems there has to be somewhat of a relationship with the sponsor. I know if we were just co-sponsors it wouldnt matter on filing a separate I864, but this is I-864A, I dont want to contradict you, I just want to be absolutely sure so we dont risk getting an RFE, I really do appreciate your help!

Then he can be a joint sponsor and file an I-864, however this requires that his income is enough to support self, dependents, and the sponsored immigrant.