Fees for CR-1 through DCF

[thepettle 0]

***** UPDATE *****

Now I found this...

"The final rule also makes clear that an intending immigrant may not have more than one joint sponsor, in addition to the principal sponsor. This clarification is consistent with the statement of managers accompanying IIRIRA with respect to section 213A, which clearly indicates that the managers did not consider it appropriate to permit a second joint sponsor if the joint sponsors income was not sufficient"

Found here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/2810432/Rule-Imm...f-of-immigrants

[trailmix 77]

Also, what is the minimum poverty level requirements for 2009 or do I go by the 2008 ones?

You will use the 2009 guidelines.

And yes, what you have posted above is correct.

The regulations at 8 CFR 213a.2©(2)(iii)© allow, but do not require, two joint sponsors per family unit intending to immigrate based upon the same family petition. No individual may have more than one joint sponsor, but it is not necessary for all family members to have the same joint sponsor.

[imaisha 1]

2009 guidelines:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864p.pdf

[sjr09 155]

Do we pay the $400 the day of the interview with check or can we pay with cash? I am guessing we pay in dollars. So does that mean we have to pay the $70 for the affidavit of support? and if there are 2 sponsors do we need to pay 2x the amount ($140) or still $70?

www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov.

[sjr09 155]

I found this... but still don't understand if I can be a sponsor but have 2 other sponsors or not?

"Part 6 — Joint Sponsors: A joint sponsor may only be used when the

petitioner (or relative with a 5 percent ownership interest in the

petitioning entity) cannot meet the income requirement or if a consular or

INS office requests it. The use of a joint sponsor does not relieve the

petitioner of his/her full financial responsibility for the sponsored

immigrant(s). There may be more than one joint sponsor, but each sponsor

must individually meet the full 125 percent income requirement and must

fully qualify as a sponsor. The assets of the sponsored immigrant(s) may

be used to meet the income requirement, but they may be used only by one

sponsor. All other sponsors must meet the income requirement without

including the sponsored immigrant's assets."

Found from: http://www.americanlaw.com/affidavitrule2.html

Also, what is the minimum poverty level requirements for 2009 or do I go by the 2008 ones?

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864p.pdf

Edited May 28, 2009 by sjr09

[imaisha 1]

www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov.

OP is doing DCF. they will not be going through NVC, so this website is not appropriate for their case. all fees will be payed directly to the embassy.

[thepettle 0]

thanks for your help imaisha - this is all so confusing, i dont want to mess it up.. as it is i have my mother back home looking for my w-2's as i don't have them with me, are they necessary? i don't think i have ones for 2008 because i visited the UK for half the year and when i got back to the u.s for three months i didnt work as we were getting married and then when i moved here in oct 2008 i worked here but i have ones for 2007 i think and 2006 maybe - would paystubs from this year and bank statements be all i need or would i need that too?

[trailmix 77]

i don't think i have ones for 2008 because i visited the UK for half the year and when i got back to the u.s for three months i didnt work as we were getting married and then when i moved here in oct 2008 i worked here but i have ones for 2007 i think and 2006 maybe - would paystubs from this year and bank statements be all i need or would i need that too?

I'm not all that familiar with DCF fees, however someone in the Canada forum recently had their DCF interview at the consulate and they paid $355 on the day.

Posting about fees from someone who recently had their DCF interview in Montreal http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=2874789

As for the taxes.

- IRS transcript - no W2s required

- No IRS transcript - 1040 and all supporting slips, this includes the W2s

From what I can gather from your post above, you worked in the U.S. for 3 months in 2008.

If you made under $8,950 for 2008, you probably were not required to file a tax return. In that case you just supply a letter with the I-864 stating why you did not file. IRS

If you made more than $8,950 - then yes, you need to file a 2008 return.

It is a good idea to take the 2006 and 2007 returns as well, as sometimes they ask for them. Yes you should definately take your current payslips etc. The reason I suggest this is because of your low earnings in 2008.

Edited May 28, 2009 by trailmix

[imaisha 1]

w-2s are necessary to file your taxes for years that you worked. for years that you did not work, i'm not sure. you should call the IRS and ask an operator there. it might be as simple as filing without a w-2 and reporting 0 income. you've got to be very sure that you did not earn any money that year though.

you can also ask old employers for a new copy as they should have it on file. worst case scenario i think there's a form for the IRS to dig it out but i'm not sure how to get that done. sorry.