Is the I-864 sufficient, or do I also need the I-864A?

[NickJackson 0]

Hello Community,

I have a quick question. My Case # was just recently opened at the NVC and I'm ready to move forward. My question is regarding if my I-865 and my Joint Sponsor's I-865 is sufficient, or do I also need to submit an I-865A based the on the following circumstances.

I used to live in Guatemala where I married my wife and she (my spouse) is who I'm petitioning for.

I moved back to the U.S. to petition for her Visa and will stay/live here from start to finish of this process. I currently live with my mother and step-father.

Since my income does not meet the 125% above the U.S. Poverty line (I fall just beneath it), my mother will be my Joint Sponsor (who income is VERY sufficient) and we will both be submitting an I-865.

My question is: Am I technically combining my income with a "household" member since both of our "mailing addresse" and "domiciles" are the same (i.e. I ive with her)? If so, will I need to submit the I-865A? Or, will it be ok just for both of us to submit our individual I-865 and call it good?

If it helps answer this question above...we don't "mix" our funds in anyway nor does she charge me any rent to stay her. I work a job that is sufficient to support all my finanical needs as well as my wife's who is living down in Guatemala still.

Thankful,

Nick Jackson

[NikLR 13,232]

You never submit an I-864A. (DO NOT SUBMIT I-865.)

Whomever your joint sponsor is, will submit an I-864 just like you. If they are married and file jointly with their spouse, their spouse should file an I-864a.

A person who is not related to you cannot submit an I-864a, even if they live with you.

[Ryan H 3,834]

**To avoid confusion for anyone else who may be reading this, the topic title has been edited from I-865 to I-864.**

>>>Just to add as an FYI, the I-865 is only completed if the signer of an I-864 changes addresses after such a form has been submitted.<<<