Mailing I-864 today and need some questions.

[rhenzhen 5]

Hello VJ's members. I hope someone can help me. I'm now ready to send my I-864 form and other supporting documents. Please let me know there's something missing that i need to add.

· I-864 Barcoded Cover sheet

· Form I-864 signed

· 2010 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2009 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2008 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· Letter of Employment

· Pay stub(s) from the most recent 5 months

· Letter from Bank for savings/checking and a copy of past 3 months bank statement

Are these good enough? Also, do i need to make another duplicate or photocopy of the whole documents when i mail it? Thanks again!

Edited July 25, 2011 by rhenzhen

[Barbara J 115]

Hello VJ's members. I hope someone can help me. I'm now ready to send my I-864 form and other supporting documents. Please let me know there's something missing that i need to add.

· I-864 Barcoded Cover sheet

· Form I-864 signed

· 2010 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2009 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2008 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· Letter of Employment

· Pay stub(s) from the most recent 5 months

· Letter from Bank for savings/checking and a copy of past 3 months bank statement

Are these good enough? Also, do i need to make another duplicate or photocopy of the whole documents when i mail it? Thanks again!

I personally would make copies for yourself in case of anything going astray good luck

[rhenzhen 5]

I personally would make copies for yourself in case of anything going astray good luck

I already did, but do I need to send them another copy of the whole set other than the original. So, it's like 2 copy (1 original and 1 photo copy?).

[Navyk 78]

I already did, but do I need to send them another copy of the whole set other than the original. So, it's like 2 copy (1 original and 1 photo copy?).

Include a cover letter indicating all the includes to avoid any confusion. You can through in a explanation letter, if you case requires one - like for people with low/ no 2010 income but with good 2011 income (like me). You don't have to send the W-2s unless it is a joint filing - either IRS Tax Transcripts or full tax return (2008 & 2009 are optional). No need a additional set of copies.

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Dear Sir,

Re: I-864 Affidavit of Support for my wife ......

NVC Case Number:

I-130 Receipt Number:

I, ......, a citizen of the United States, would like to file I-864 Affidavit of Support for my wife ........, who is the beneficiary of the immediate relative petition I-130 filed by me with USCIS. She is intending immigration to the United States.

Please find enclosed the following documents:

• Barcode Coversheet
• Explanation letter
• Completed and signed form I-864
• 2010 IRS Tax Return Transcript
• 2009 IRS Tax Return Transcript
• 2008 IRS Tax Return Transcript
• Employment Letter.
• Latest 5 Pay Stubs

I request you to kindly process this affidavit of support as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns on the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.

.....

[Saylin 1,605]

Hello VJ's members. I hope someone can help me. I'm now ready to send my I-864 form and other supporting documents. Please let me know there's something missing that i need to add.

· I-864 Barcoded Cover sheet

· Form I-864 signed

· 2010 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2009 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2008 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· Letter of Employment

· Pay stub(s) from the most recent 5 months

· Letter from Bank for savings/checking and a copy of past 3 months bank statement

Are these good enough? Also, do i need to make another duplicate or photocopy of the whole documents when i mail it? Thanks again!

If you're sending IRS transcripts, do not send the W2s. All the information NVC wants/needs is on the tax transcripts. The only time you send the W2s is if you don't have tax transcripts and are sending 1040s instead OR if you jointly filed taxes and need to indicate your income on the transcripts.

And no, do not send a duplicate copy. You're being confused with the IV package in which you send photocopies (as well as originals/certified copies) of all the certificates (birth, marriage, etc). For the AOS package, you just need to send the one, original set.

Although not mandatory, it's always a good idea to include a cover letter. You can find an example one here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US#Attachment_2_.E2.80.93_I-864_.28Affidavit_Of_Support.29_Cover_Letter Just edit it so only what applies to you remains.

Edited July 25, 2011 by Saylin

[rhenzhen 5]

If you're sending IRS transcripts, do not send the W2s. All the information NVC wants/needs is on the tax transcripts. The only time you send the W2s is if you don't have tax transcripts and are sending 1040s instead OR if you jointly filed taxes and need to indicate your income on the transcripts.

And no, do not send a duplicate copy. You're being confused with the IV package in which you send photocopies (as well as originals/certified copies) of all the certificates (birth, marriage, etc). For the AOS package, you just need to send the one, original set.

Although not mandatory, it's always a good idea to include a cover letter. You can find an example one here: http://www.visajourn...29_Cover_Letter Just edit it so only what applies to you remains.

Thanks guys! Yep. I already have a cover letter. Are you sure, I don't need to send W2? Coz when i called NVC rep. a few days ago. They told me that I need to send either 1044 form or irs transcript with W2...I guess, i will call them back again to confirm...

Edited July 25, 2011 by rhenzhen

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks guys! Are you sure, I don't need to send W2? Coz when i called NVC rep. a few days ago. They told me that I need to send either 1044 form or irs transcript with W2...

The NVC rep is wrong. It's either:

-tax transcript

OR

-1040 and W2s

You can find this on both NVC's website and in the instructions for the I-864. From http://travel.state..../info_3200.html, number 4: IF you paid U.S. income taxes, you MUST submit a copy of the most recent federal income tax return with all supporting schedules and/or W-2s, or an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcript (even if the sponsor filed electronically).

The only time you'd send W2s with a tax transcript is if you filed jointly in previous years and need to show the separate incomes.

Edited July 25, 2011 by Saylin

[rhenzhen 5]

Here's the format of my cover letter.

National Visa Center

Attn: CMR AOS

31 Rochester Avenue. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Re: Submitting Affidavit of Support I-864 for NVC Case Number MNL2011xxxxxx

To whom it may concern:

Enclosed please find the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for my wife, ___________________, and supporting documents as follows:

· I-864 Barcoded Cover sheet

· Form I-864

· 2010 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2009 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2008 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· Letter of Employment

· Pay stub(s) from the most recent 5 months

· Letter from Bank for savings/checking and a copy of past 3 months bank statement

Please process my petition at your earliest convenience and I am looking forward for an early approval. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,

___________________

FULL NAME

[rhenzhen 5]

The NVC rep is wrong. It's either:

-tax transcript

OR

-1040 and W2s

You can find this on both NVC's website and in the instructions for the I-864. From http://travel.state..../info_3200.html, number 4: IF you paid U.S. income taxes, you MUST submit a copy of the most recent federal income tax return with all supporting schedules and/or W-2s, or an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcript (even if the sponsor filed electronically).

The only time you'd send W2s with a tax transcript is if you filed jointly in previous years and need to show the separate incomes.

Got it! Thanks for clarifying this. I didn't file co-sponsor coz I'm over 125% poverty guidline...So i don't need W2 then. My current income is almost 45k. Thanks so much for this!

Edited July 25, 2011 by rhenzhen

[Navyk 78]

Here's the format of my cover letter.

National Visa Center

Attn: CMR AOS

31 Rochester Avenue. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Re: Submitting Affidavit of Support I-864 for NVC Case Number MNL2011xxxxxx

To whom it may concern:

Enclosed please find the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for my wife, ___________________, and supporting documents as follows:

· I-864 Barcoded Cover sheet

· Form I-864

· 2010 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2009 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2008 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· Letter of Employment

· Pay stub(s) from the most recent 5 months

· Letter from Bank for savings/checking and a copy of past 3 months bank statement

Please process my petition at your earliest convenience and I am looking forward for an early approval. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,

___________________

FULL NAME

It looks alright. W-2 are not required with IRS Tax Transcripts but there is no harm in sending, so go ahead and send those.

[rhenzhen 5]

Last question...hehehe! Is it recommended to staple the I-864 FORM OR NOT? I only stapled my IRS, 2010,2009,2008, my past 3 months bank statements. Should i? It's says stapled on their website but I just want to make sure... http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3200.html

Thanks again!

Edited July 25, 2011 by rhenzhen

[Saylin 1,605]

Last question...hehehe! Is it recommended to staple the I-864 FORM OR NOT? I only stapled my IRS, 2010,2009,2008, my past 3 months bank statements. Should i? It's says stapled on their website but I just want to make sure... http://travel.state..../info_3200.html

Thanks again!

I ALWAYS recommend using paperclips instead of staples. If the reviewing officer wants/needs to separate everything, it's a lot easier taking off a paperclip than removing a staple.

[bigdog 377]

Hello VJ's members. I hope someone can help me. I'm now ready to send my I-864 form and other supporting documents. Please let me know there's something missing that i need to add.

· I-864 Barcoded Cover sheet

· Form I-864 signed

· 2010 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2009 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· 2008 IRS Tax Transcripts and a copy of W2

· Letter of Employment

· Pay stub(s) from the most recent 5 months

· Letter from Bank for savings/checking and a copy of past 3 months bank statement

Are these good enough? Also, do i need to make another duplicate or photocopy of the whole documents when i mail it? Thanks again!

Always keep a duplicate copy for you and your spouse,

[kali1229 6]

paperclip everything. Do not even put a stapler near your packet.

Hey, and good luck! I just sent both of my packets in today too. I guess we'll see who they get to first. Please keep me updated. =)