Interview Soon...Help Needed

[kiny 0]

My husband's interview is in Montreal on Feb 20th. We have been trying to prepare for everything and leaving no stone unturned. I have a question: When I filed for his affidavit of support about 3-4 months back I was a contractor for a company and we also used my dad as the co-sponsor...since January my situation has changed, I have been hired as a full-time employee by that company and also got an increment in my salary. Now, do I need to file a new affidavit indicating my new position and salary and if yes, is it a good idea to do my taxes before he goes for the interview and show that on the form as well? Also, the form version we used earlier has an expiration date of 09/30/06, so does my dad also have to file a new I-864A? I checked the USCIS website, and this what it says: "Edition date: 11/01/06. Prior versions other than the 1/15/06 edition are not acceptable." Please guide as to which one should we use? Thanks.

[riblet 0]

I believe that in your case doing an updated I864 would be prudent, but don't submit it to NVC - they don't have your case anymore. I would have your husband bring it to Montreal. If you have time, I would file your taxes and that way you can show them the most up to date & complete info. If your income is still too low, I would also have your father update his.

I'm not positive about this, but I think I've seen people being requested to provide updated I864's when it's been a long time since they were submitted - especially now that it's a new year.

As for which version of the form to use - I would use the one on the USCIS site.

PLEASE update your timeline, everyone here relies on sharing information & it makes the timelines on the site more accurate.

When was your case complete at the NVC? I'm very curious as I'm trying to predict when my husband's interview will be.

Good luck!!

[Looking4Wife 0]

My husband's interview is in Montreal on Feb 20th. We have been trying to prepare for everything and leaving no stone unturned. I have a question: When I filed for his affidavit of support about 3-4 months back I was a contractor for a company and we also used my dad as the co-sponsor...since January my situation has changed, I have been hired as a full-time employee by that company and also got an increment in my salary. Now, do I need to file a new affidavit indicating my new position and salary and if yes, is it a good idea to do my taxes before he goes for the interview and show that on the form as well? Also, the form version we used earlier has an expiration date of 09/30/06, so does my dad also have to file a new I-864A? I checked the USCIS website, and this what it says: "Edition date: 11/01/06. Prior versions other than the 1/15/06 edition are not acceptable." Please guide as to which one should we use? Thanks.

Kiny:

Disclaimer: I am simply applying basic logic based on the limited amount of information you have provided. I'm sure that someone else more knowlegeable will respond, but while you're waiting for that, I may as well put my 2 cents in if I can help.

Having said that...

I presume you have a co-sponsor because by yourself, you did not meet the income requirements for the PAST 3 YEARS. Therefore, I don't see what a last-minute change in your income and/or job status does to change your situation for the last 3 years. So you STILL need a co-sponsor.

So what possible benefit could there be for you filing another I-864/AOS and confusing the immigration officials even more... with the possibility of delaying your case, interview, and/or approval?

Basically, if it aint broke, don't fix it.

If I were in your shoes, I would simply provide documentation of the new increased income level and job status to the interview. That way you will have it, just in case you need to convince them of anything.

Hope this makes sense. Good luck!

[zIgZAg 0]

My husband's interview is in Montreal on Feb 20th. We have been trying to prepare for everything and leaving no stone unturned. I have a question: When I filed for his affidavit of support about 3-4 months back I was a contractor for a company and we also used my dad as the co-sponsor...since January my situation has changed, I have been hired as a full-time employee by that company and also got an increment in my salary. Now, do I need to file a new affidavit indicating my new position and salary and if yes, is it a good idea to do my taxes before he goes for the interview and show that on the form as well? Also, the form version we used earlier has an expiration date of 09/30/06, so does my dad also have to file a new I-864A? I checked the USCIS website, and this what it says: "Edition date: 11/01/06. Prior versions other than the 1/15/06 edition are not acceptable." Please guide as to which one should we use? Thanks.

Kiny:

Disclaimer: I am simply applying basic logic based on the limited amount of information you have provided. I'm sure that someone else more knowlegeable will respond, but while you're waiting for that, I may as well put my 2 cents in if I can help.

Having said that...

I presume you have a co-sponsor because by yourself, you did not meet the income requirements for the PAST 3 YEARS. Therefore, I don't see what a last-minute change in your income and/or job status does to change your situation for the last 3 years. So you STILL need a co-sponsor.

So what possible benefit could there be for you filing another I-864/AOS and confusing the immigration officials even more... with the possibility of delaying your case, interview, and/or approval?

Basically, if it aint broke, don't fix it.

If I were in your shoes, I would simply provide documentation of the new increased income level and job status to the interview. That way you will have it, just in case you need to convince them of anything.

Hope this makes sense. Good luck!

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I agree with you, we shouldn't confuse them or anything but just to be on the safe side we feel that my husband should take the new filled-out form in case they ask for it. I was a student before so I wasn't able to meet the income requirements but now I am making above the requirements so we thought it would be a good idea to have a new affidavit just in case they need it. He's also going to take my new pay-stubs, job offer etc.