do i need two I-864's if sponsor & co-sponsor live in same household???

[jleejj 0]

turns out that I need a co-sponsor to meet the income requirements.

if the sponsor and co-sponsor live together in the same household, does the NVC still require two separate I-864 forms from the sponsor and joint sponsor?

or do I only have to send in one I-864 and have my co-sponsor fill out I-864A (contract between sponsor and household member)?

i tried searching vj, but i got different answers. some members said yes, send two different forms while others said only send in two if the co-sponsor lives in a different household.

thanks for the help!

[RyannTanya 2]

turns out that I need a co-sponsor to meet the income requirements.

if the sponsor and co-sponsor live together in the same household, does the NVC still require two separate I-864 forms from the sponsor and joint sponsor?

or do I only have to send in one I-864 and have my co-sponsor fill out I-864A (contract between sponsor and household member)?

i tried searching vj, but i got different answers. some members said yes, send two different forms while others said only send in two if the co-sponsor lives in a different household.

thanks for the help!

Yes. You (the petitioner) need to fill out I-1864 and if the co-sponsor lives in the same household he/she should fill out I-864A.

[Bleauwolf 9]

DITTO!!!!

Household member needs fill out I-864A / Non-Household member (example: friend who does not live with you) fill out the regular I-864 just like the petitioner.

[Bleauwolf 9]

DITTO!!!!

Household member needs to fill out I-864A.

Non-Household member (example: friend who does not live with you) fills out the regular I-864 (just like the petitioner, but separate i.e. they submit their own I-864).

Just as an added note: I have read of an occasion or two, when a consulate visa officer delayed the issuance of a visa, because they wanted certified tax transcripts from the co-sponsor (even though the co-sponsor had submitted their normal tax returns, per instructions).

You never know the attitude of the visa officer who will be assigned to your beneficiary; Although the I-864 instructions do not specify or require that you have to submit certified tax transcripts, it may be wiser and safer to have your co-sponsor order official tax transcripts from the IRS. BEFORE submitting their I-864A form and included the transcripts with the package.

Hope this helps and Good Luck!!

~Bluewolf

Edited March 11, 2010 by Bleauwolf

[jleejj 0]

thanks for the help!!!

[infynita 0]

Hi,

My wife and 14-year old daughter had their interview in Mumbai recently. Since I do not have enough income, we filed an I-864 from a friend. The interviewing office said the visa will be stamped once we submit the I-864 A, but my friends wife is NOT willing to provide that.

My question is two fold

1 - Can I replace my friend with another sponsor?

2 - I do have another sponsor (a cousin) now but the income falls slightly below the 125% poverty guidelines, if I club it with my income we are in good shape. Can we give two I-864's?

Will appreciate some guidance!

[jcalleja 4]

I need to hgave a co sponsor for my wifes I-130 petition. Does my co sponsor have to live with me? Is it OK for a co sponsor to live in a different house than mine?

[TBoneTX 46,041]

A cosponsor need not live with you.

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