When to file I-864 for CR-1?

[juanchopancho 5]

So exactly when do I file the I-864 for a CR-1?

I thought that went with the I-130 petition but the I-864 is not in the guide or the checklist or the USCIS website instructions.

Do I have to file that after the NOA2 or before the interview or what?

[Rebecca621 19]

I did mine after NOA2 at NVC stage..it goes with the AOS packet.

[Ian H. 207]

The I-864 is sent to the NVC after your case is approved by USCIS and sent there. They will send you an invoice asking for the payment and then a notice asking for the docs. Of course, you would already have these ready to send right away once you pay the fee.

[silverjetplane 34]

For IR-1, CR-1, you need to submit the I-864 and supporting documents at the NVC stage (this is after your receive NOA2 that your I-130 has been approved). You will submit two packets of documents to NVC - AOS (which is all about the petitioner) and IV (which is all about the beneficiary). The I-864 is all about the petitioner and it is filed with the AOS packet (Affidavit of Support) along with all the supporting documents.

Take a look at Saylin's NVC wiki to get an idea about the NVC process: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

If I can make a suggestion - start getting all your supporting documents in order ASAP. I thought the I-130 was the hard part, but NVC is much more difficult and requires much more "official documentation" such as originals and certified copies.

[juanchopancho 5]

Ok got, thanks everyone.

[grad_student 11]

I-864 (or any of its variants e.g I-864EZ) is actually the Affidavit of Support.