I-864A Spouse's sponsorship

[77happyfeet 0]

Hi, I am the sponsor, my husband is filling out the I-864A to support us in the US. He is technically the only one immigrating. On #13 of part 2 (I the sponsor) do I put his name and my two children (because they are dependants, NOT immigrants (US status children,NOT immigrants) or just his name?

Thank you.

[pushbrk 12,908]

If your husband is the immigrant in a spouse case, he does not provide any I-864a. Gotta read those I-864 instructions carefully. Next item on the agenda, OK?

Your children are not immigrating. They are dependents.

[mtlguy 59]

If your husband is the immigrant in a spouse case, he does not provide any I-864a. Gotta read those I-864 instructions carefully. Next item on the agenda, OK?

Your children are not immigrating. They are dependents.

The OP asked a related question last week. I posted a similar response, i.e. the spouse in this case does not need to provide an 864A.

however, vj user NLR made a point: the immigrant spouse should not provide an 864A if he/she is using their assets (as per instructions). however, (and this is where it might make sense to do so), if the spouse would be using a continuing source of income to the effect of helping the sponsoring spouse with the AOS, then the immigrant spouse might need an 864A.

My understanding was that the "continuing source of income" should be US based. however, the instructions are kind of vague about that !! that's why NLR might have a point.

Why do I feel that this whole immigration process is making me sound like a lawyer!! yuck.

[pushbrk 12,908]

The OP asked a related question last week. I posted a similar response, i.e. the spouse in this case does not need to provide an 864A.

however, vj user NLR made a point: the immigrant spouse should not provide an 864A if he/she is using their assets (as per instructions). however, (and this is where it might make sense to do so), if the spouse would be using a continuing source of income to the effect of helping the sponsoring spouse with the AOS, then the immigrant spouse might need an 864A.

My understanding was that the "continuing source of income" should be US based. however, the instructions are kind of vague about that !! that's why NLR might have a point.

Why do I feel that this whole immigration process is making me sound like a lawyer!! yuck.

The source need not be US based. For example a retired UK government worker on pension has an income that will continue from the same source after immigrating. (in bold is the actual wording)

When using either income or assets or a combination from the intending immigrant SPOUSE no I-864a is used UNLESS children are immigrating with the spouse.

[mtlguy 59]

The source need not be US based. For example a retired UK government worker on pension has an income that will continue from the same source after immigrating. (in bold is the actual wording)

When using either income or assets or a combination from the intending immigrant SPOUSE no I-864a is used UNLESS children are immigrating with the spouse.

the UNLESS clause is partially true.

I'm using my assets (only - no continuing Canadian income) to support my wife's income in her AOS, and I did not include an 864A.

the instructions [page 2 of www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864ainstr.pdf ] reads, and I quote :

"If you are the intending immigrant and the sponsor is including only your assets on Form I-864, you do not need to complete this form, even if you have accompanying dependents."

[pushbrk 12,908]

Right. It's only when you're using income of the immigrating spouse AND have accompanying immigrant children that the immigrant spouse would provide an I-864a.

[77happyfeet 0]

pushbrk, on 10 Jun 2014 - 3:21 PM, said:

If your husband is the immigrant in a spouse case, he does not provide any I-864a. Gotta read those I-864 instructions carefully. Next item on the agenda, OK?

Your children are not immigrating. They are dependents.

Hi pushbrk. but my husband is the one with the money. I thought it said he had to fill the "I-864A" version, if I the main sponsor doesn't make enough money to support the family. Thanks

[77happyfeet 0]

77happyfeet, on 10 Jun 2014 - 6:09 PM, said:

Hi pushbrk. but my husband is the one with the money. I thought it said he had to fill the "I-864A" version, if I the main sponsor doesn't make enough money to support the family. Thanks

Sorry, read back all the other responses. So, I thought my husband "had to" fill out the above because we are relying on his "continued" income. On my I864, I have $0, how do I show my husbands income and prove his continued income without the "A version". Thanks.

[77happyfeet 0]

77happyfeet, on 10 Jun 2014 - 6:16 PM, said:

Sorry, read back all the other responses. So, I thought my husband "had to" fill out the above because we are relying on his "continued" income. On my I864, I have $0, how do I show my husbands income and prove his continued income without the "A version". Thanks.

So on the I-864A (spouse financial supporter) I don't have to list the dependants under Part 2, just my husband? Thanks...V

[NikLR 13,227]

Yes your husband would do an I-864A.

No you would not put your children in Part 2 because they are not immigrating. You do count them in Part 5 however.

[77happyfeet 0]

NLR, on 10 Jun 2014 - 6:25 PM, said:

Yes your husband would do an I-864A.

No you would not put your children in Part 2 because they are not immigrating. You do count them in Part 5 however.

Sorry to ask this, but "I'm a little sloooooow...lol, I filled out a I-864, and thought only me the sponsor is to fill it out, my husband the $ guy the I-864A...am I to fill out a regular I-864 on my husband and attach a I-864A..."I am reading, just trying to sort it out in my mind"....thanks, hugs.

[NikLR 13,227]

Sorry to ask this, but "I'm a little sloooooow...lol, I filled out a I-864, and thought only me the sponsor is to fill it out, my husband the $ guy the I-864A...am I to fill out a regular I-864 on my husband and attach a I-864A..."I am reading, just trying to sort it out in my mind"....thanks, hugs.

Yes. You do the I-864

Your husband, who makes the income which will continue once he moves to the USA (he will need to provide PROOF of this) will do the I-864A to go with your I-864.

Your children DO NOT go into Part 2 of your I-864. They are counted as dependent children in Part 5.

[77happyfeet 0]

NLR, on 10 Jun 2014 - 7:21 PM, said:

Yes. You do the I-864

Your husband, who makes the income which will continue once he moves to the USA (he will need to provide PROOF of this) will do the I-864A to go with your I-864.

Your children DO NOT go into Part 2 of your I-864. They are counted as dependent children in Part 5.

I was just reading the I-864A is only for permanent residents or people with continued finances in the US. My husband whom I am sponsoring, income is a Canadian pension, we can prove. Not sure if we fill out the I-864A or not?

[NikLR 13,227]

Will it continue when he moves?

Likely the answer is yes.

Do you have a joint sponsor otherwise?

[77happyfeet 0]

NLR, on 10 Jun 2014 - 7:48 PM, said:

Will it continue when he moves?

Likely the answer is yes.

Do you have a joint sponsor otherwise?

Yes, my husbands pension will continue 56k yr. We do not have a joint sponsor. I do have a home there (30yrs, pd off and taxes to show) only worth on paper 60,000usd.