I-864 Affidavit of Support

[thepettle 0]

My husband and I are going to file through DCF for CR-1 visa, we are about to do the I-130 package. I was told in the past I need to be one of the joint sponsors (I-864 Affidavit of Support) for my husband regardless who the other person was sponsoring him, but I am living abroad in the United Kingdom - so doesn't that mean I don't qualify for that as I do not have a US Domicile?

So does that mean I STILL have to fill out the I-864 or can he have another sponsor from someone else in my family who DOES have a US Domicile?

Thanks in advance for any replies!!!

[redglasses 1]

Domicile and residence in I-864 are two different things.

Domicile is something like your parmanent address (US), and residence is your mailing address where you actually live (UK).

(Somebody, please correct me if I am wrong.)

For DCF, the petitioner has to file I-864 no matter what and show that the domicile is in the US.

Documents needed for that are a US bank account, US driver's license, US voter registration, US credit card, etc.

If your income in UK is not continuous in the US, you need a joint sponsor.

[thepettle 0]

Thanks for clearing that up for me!!!

My next question is.. does the I-864 cost money to file? and if so does it cost for both my joint sponsor and me or just one fee? or none? Thanks in advance

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Thanks for clearing that up for me!!!

My next question is.. does the I-864 cost money to file? and if so does it cost for both my joint sponsor and me or just one fee? or none? Thanks in advance

USCIS doesn't require a fee, however, the State department does when it is reviewed domestically. (so filed abroad, no fee)

If a fee is required, each 864 needs it's own fee.

Edited June 3, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[redglasses 1]

Nope, you don't need to pay any fee for I-864.

The only fees we have paid/will pay for DCF are $355 at the time of the I-130 petition and $400 ($355 for application fee + $45 for security surcharge) at the time of the beneficiary's interview.

[AbbynSheryl 0]

Domicile is where u want to spend your future and if it is not usa then u need to attach a letter of explanation with the I-864.

abby n sheryl