RFE for Affidavit of Support

[yangguizi 0]

Hello,

My wife and I are currently going through the I-485 process from a K-1 visa. We were married in June and submitted our paperwork shortly afterward. Recently we received an RFE concerning our affidavit of support (I-864).

When we filed our I-485 paperwork, I did not meet the minimum income requirements, so my father filled out the affidavit of support and submitted his tax returns, etc. I did not fill out an affidavit of support.

The RFE states that "the applicant must submit a fully-completed and signed Form I-1864, Affidavit of Support, from the petitioner of the relative petition. The petitioner must submit an Affidavit of Support even if he/she does not meet the minimum income guidelines."

Is the RFE simply requesting that, in addition to the my father's signed I-864 which we already submitted, I also submit a signed I-864 and supporting evidence?

If I am leaving out any crucial details please let me know. Many thanks.

[* Kristin * 49]

Yes, even though your father is the co-sponsor, you - as the petitioner - must still fill one out, even if you don't qualify.

All the best!

Hello,

My wife and I are currently going through the I-485 process from a K-1 visa. We were married in June and submitted our paperwork shortly afterward. Recently we received an RFE concerning our affidavit of support (I-864).

When we filed our I-485 paperwork, I did not meet the minimum income requirements, so my father filled out the affidavit of support and submitted his tax returns, etc. I did not fill out an affidavit of support.

The RFE states that "the applicant must submit a fully-completed and signed Form I-1864, Affidavit of Support, from the petitioner of the relative petition. The petitioner must submit an Affidavit of Support even if he/she does not meet the minimum income guidelines."

Is the RFE simply requesting that, in addition to the my father's signed I-864 which we already submitted, I also submit a signed I-864 and supporting evidence?

If I am leaving out any crucial details please let me know. Many thanks.

[NancyNguyen 1,658]

You will file one I-864 under your name and check "I am the petitioner." Just list income nil and all other assets (car value, joint bank account...) On the cover letter put a note that you don't have income because you are student or unemployed... Hope this helps.

Edited November 8, 2011 by NancyNguyen

[VanessaTony 3,567]

The petitioner/sponsor (you) ALWAYS completes an i-864. You are always the primary sponsor, your father is a joint sponsor.