Critique our NVC Package

[usc85 6]

Hi all,

10/10 filer here. Call me an optimist, but I think a transfer and approval for our I-130 may come between the end of March and the middle of April. I want to get all our NVC docs ready now. Below is a list of everything that will be included in our NVC packages. I feel like this whole process is a big maze that you have to figure out, mostly with the help of the kind people on this forum! I have found reading over other's cases to be very helpful. If you feel so inclined, please take a look at my AOS and IV packages and let me know if I've missed anything.

Notes on our situation: I am USC filing from overseas, currently living overseas with my spouse. I am a graduate student, my mom will be joint sponsor.

AOS Package:

1. Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal

2. I-864 (sponsor)

a. Certified copy of birth certificate and photocopy of passport (information page only)

b. Tax Transcript

Note: I have no W-2 since my 2013 reported income was from a scholarship I received from my overseas school. Should I also include a copy of my 2555EZ (foreign earned income exclusion) to show my source of income, or would that be overkill? Or do I definitely not need to include any extra documents since I'll be using a tax transcript instead of return? Also, Part 5, my household size is 2. It's just me and my wife.

c. Evidence of United States Domicile cover letter explaining that I am living overseas temporarily as a student

i. Evidence: Copy of Student Visa (with English translation)

ii. Evidence: Letter of enrollment to show current student status

iii. Evidence: Proof of Permanent Address (recent bank statement showing address and account activity)

iv. Evidence: Certificate of Admission from Ph. D. program in the US

3. I-864 (joint sponsor)

a. Tax Transcript and W-2

Note: Joint sponsor files jointly with spouse (my dad). Am I correct that the non-sponsoring parent does not need to complete any forms? My mom's income is enough to cover the requirement. Do I need to include joint sponsor's W-2 to show which part of income is hers? Part 5, household size is 3. My mom, dad, and wife. (I'm not a dependent).

b. Photocopy of passport (information page only)

c. Employment letter to show current employment and salary

IV Package:

1. Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal

2. Photocopy of applicant passport (information page only)

3. Original applicant birth certificate (and photocopy)

4. Two photos of applicant, name, date of birth and case number written on back.

5. Original marriage certificate (and photocopy)

6. Original police certificate

Both packages will be mailed together from overseas. Thank you very much for looking over my case and any feedback you have to offer.

Edited February 23, 2014 by usc85

[usc85 6]

I can only edit OP one time?

Anyways, I wanted to clarify one thing: Since my mom's taxes are "married filing jointly" but she will be the only joint sponsor, filling out I-864, for part 6 13a,b,c (Sponsor's income and Employment), where it says "total income" will she write the amount from Line 16 of her W-2 for each year? It seems she cannot write the entire reported amount as it shows on the tax transcript, as some of that income is from my dad. Thanks again guys!

[Ryan H 3,812]

If only your mom is going to be the joint sponsor, then you will need to submit complete copies of the tax return forms (can't use transcripts) and her W2's that show only her income.

With regards to editing a post, from the time it is posted, you only have 5 minutes to make edits. You can make as many edits as you wish during that timeframe.

[usc85 6]

If only your mom is going to be the joint sponsor, then you will need to submit complete copies of the tax return forms (can't use transcripts) and her W2's that show only her income.

With regards to editing a post, from the time it is posted, you only have 5 minutes to make edits. You can make as many edits as you wish during that timeframe.

thanks for your reply. could you please point me to some literature on this? i had called NVC about it, and they said since my parents do e-filing, that a printout of the return cannot be used (i didn't ask why exactly,but i assume because they're unsigned).

[Ryan H 3,812]

thanks for your reply. could you please point me to some literature on this? i had called NVC about it, and they said since my parents do e-filing, that a printout of the return cannot be used (i didn't ask why exactly,but i assume because they're unsigned).

I didn't know about the e-filing thing. I would call the NVC back and ask for an explanation. Another thing you can do to save hassle is just have the other spouse complete an I-864A.

[usc85 6]

adding the 864a might be a good idea to avoid any confusion. but my joint sponsor's income (part 6 question 13 a, b, c are still the numbers off her w-2 for each respective year, correct? how about question 11 on the 864a? would my dad only put his part of the income?