Need Help Concerning My Kids! I-864 or I-864W

[reeman 0]

Hey guys, I'm new here. I've been lurking on the site for awhile, but now I've come across a problem.

I recently called the NVC concerning my case (my wife is the primary immigrant and my 2 kids). They are all in The Philippines. I am a US Citizen. Anyway, I called and they told me my wife's case is COMPLETE, BUT are still awaiting for my kids' affidavit of support. I assumed when filing for the I-864 that one copy would be enough since my wife is the primary immigrant with my kids as secondary. I called the NVC again and the operator told me I have to file I-864 each for my kids as well.

So now here's my dilemma...

1. Do I send out the I-864 for my kids and do I still need to send out again an I-864 for my wife again? I just want to double check because you never know what they want at the NVC.

or

2. Instead of sending out the I-864, I file for I-864w exemption, since my kids are both 8 and 3 years old and I'm an US citizen.

Just want to make sure what's the best path to take. Right now my wife is getting mad at me for the long wait. Here's some advice from me... NEVER EVER tell your wife/husband/fiance when you assume they will be going abroad. I told my wife that I THINK the kids and her would be here before Christmas. OOOH BOY WAS I WRONG!

[George & Gina 29]

Hey guys, I'm new here. I've been lurking on the site for awhile, but now I've come across a problem.

I recently called the NVC concerning my case (my wife is the primary immigrant and my 2 kids). They are all in The Philippines. I am a US Citizen. Anyway, I called and they told me my wife's case is COMPLETE, BUT are still awaiting for my kids' affidavit of support. I assumed when filing for the I-864 that one copy would be enough since my wife is the primary immigrant with my kids as secondary. I called the NVC again and the operator told me I have to file I-864 each for my kids as well.

So now here's my dilemma...

1. Do I send out the I-864 for my kids and do I still need to send out again an I-864 for my wife again? I just want to double check because you never know what they want at the NVC.

or

2. Instead of sending out the I-864, I file for I-864w exemption, since my kids are both 8 and 3 years old and I'm an US citizen.

Just want to make sure what's the best path to take. Right now my wife is getting mad at me for the long wait. Here's some advice from me... NEVER EVER tell your wife/husband/fiance when you assume they will be going abroad. I told my wife that I THINK the kids and her would be here before Christmas. OOOH BOY WAS I WRONG!

If they're your biological children then you would be submitting the I-864W. I'm making the assumption that your wife and kids will be receiving IR1/IR2 type visas. Your children should become US citizens as soon as they are admitted to the United States. I'm guessing that you did not meet the residency requirement in order to file for CRBA's for the children. Some more details about your case would be helpful for myself and others to be able to give accurate and useful answers to your inquiries.

George

[reeman 0]

Yes, I applied for IR-1. My wife and I were married in 2001 in The Philippines. My kids are 8 and 3 years old and were born in The Philippines. I became a naturalized US Citizen in 2008. My kids were born when I was a Permanent US Resident, so would they still qualify for I-864w? I'm assuming so, since I'm a US citizen now, but then again you never know... just want to double check everything. Did not meet CRBA requirements since I'm not a US born citizen, but naturalized US citizen. Hope this information helps, if you need anymore I'm more willing to give more info to make sure i get sound advice. Thanks.

If they're your biological children then you would be submitting the I-864W. I'm making the assumption that your wife and kids will be receiving IR1/IR2 type visas. Your children should become US citizens as soon as they are admitted to the United States. I'm guessing that you did not meet the residency requirement in order to file for CRBA's for the children. Some more details about your case would be helpful for myself and others to be able to give accurate and useful answers to your inquiries.

George

[George & Gina 29]

Yes, I applied for IR-1. My wife and I were married in 2001 in The Philippines. My kids are 8 and 3 years old and were born in The Philippines. I became a naturalized US Citizen in 2008. My kids were born when I was a Permanent US Resident, so would they still qualify for I-864w? I'm assuming so, since I'm a US citizen now, but then again you never know... just want to double check everything. Did not meet CRBA requirements since I'm not a US born citizen, but naturalized US citizen. Hope this information helps, if you need anymore I'm more willing to give more info to make sure i get sound advice. Thanks.

OK, that's about what I thought. From my interpretation of reading the instructions on the I-864W, I'm thinking you can use the I-864W for your children. Maybe someone who was in your same situation and has done this before will come along and confirm or deny this.

Good luck.

George

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[BK21 1]

reeman , I would like to know how your case is going since my case is a little similar to yours as I have 2 children for whom I filed IR-1 with my wife. One of my kids is 15 and the other 20 so I know I need to add I-864W for the younger one.

Can you guide me a little through the AOS procedure? Number of people in my household remains 4 including myself so even if I file for a waiver for I-864 for my younger one do I have to show income for 4 people in the household according to the poverty guidelines or does the number of people change to 3? thanks in advance.

[BK21 1]

Hey it doesn't have to be reeman. Can anyone answer my query please?

Due to I-864W for a minor child does the income required on the AOS change from 4 people to 3 people in the household(including the petitioner) or does it remain the same?

[pushbrk 13,176]

Hey it doesn't have to be reeman. Can anyone answer my query please?

Due to I-864W for a minor child does the income required on the AOS change from 4 people to 3 people in the household(including the petitioner) or does it remain the same?

You answer the questions on the form and add up the numbers. Your family/household size is what it is, period.

[Amaltu 0]

What about social security number required in the form for my son  he Dosent have have one yet,

What about social security number required in the form?

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