DCF Manila Filed Yesterday (i-130)

[rawkus212 0]

Hello VJ'ers,

I filed I-130 at DCF USEM yesterday. I made sure I have all the initial requirements before filing I-130. I'm glad it was accepted and was asked to pay the initial fees. However, I have few questions regarding the visa issuance.

1. I was living in the US from 96-2004. I worked and filed taxes until 2004. I moved to Philippines to study in 2004 and got married/had a baby in 2007. I never had a job ever since I finished college in the 2008-present. I was in the US for 2 1/2 months last year for vacation. Is domicile going to be a problem?

2. I'm sure all of us who filed for DCF/I-130 was asked to submit their I-864 or Affidavit of Support upon issuance of Visa. My sister is willing to be my co-sponsor.They file taxes (joint) with her husband. Should I use I-864 or I-864A for them if I decide to move in with them with my spouse in the future?

3. Will it help to write a letter explaining why I never had a job upon submitting I-864?

[rucus 1]

My experience with the IRS is they really like everyone to file. Maybe your lack of employment will hold up for you. I hope so. You may be asked to provide the names and sworn afivaits of all the people that provided you with food and shelter while you had no income.

[rawkus212 0]

My experience with the IRS is they really like everyone to file. Maybe your lack of employment will hold up for you. I hope so. You may be asked to provide the names and sworn afivaits of all the people that provided you with food and shelter while you had no income.

Sounds pretty good. I do not know if that applies if you are living with your in-law's house or parent's house. I will make sure I will have that affidavit as well. Thanks.

[bendinlar 16]

You need to fill out your own i-186, either way. That held someone else up I think, not having their taxes filed. Maybe you can get by with the letter explaining why you've not filed.

Domicile should be easy, if you cab show that you still have ties, and a place to stay. Searching domicile will get you a lot of info on here.

I'm no expert, but I think that you filling out just an i-186 and your co sponsor doing the same is the way to go. If your cosponser can't meet the requirements alone, then they will need someone in their household to do the i-186a. Don't quote me on that, that's the way I understand it.