I-864 form questions

[smelimick1 3]

Hello everyone! :)

I am currently on day 107 at NSC (PD = Jan 5, 2015)

However, I would like to get ahead of the game and start putting together the documents I will need to send to NVC when the time comes.

I am currently unemployed (But I am looking for a job)

My father has volunteered to be my joint sponsor.

This is where I am getting confused.

I know that both my father and I (one for each) have to fill out form I-864

First question: does my mother have to fill out another I-864 since her and my father file their taxes together?

Second question: I am currently living with my parents do I have to include like my birth certificate showing their relationship to me?

Third question: When filling out my I-864 form, is it okay if I leave lines blank since they are not applicable to me? (since i am not employed)

Please and thank you :)

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

She can fill out a i-864a if she would like but it is not necessary, I used my birth certificate as proof of the relationship when I sent my stuff off and no do not leave it blank where it asks for your income and such on your i-864 put 0.00 not blank, they will think you skipped it and possibly give you a checklist.

[smelimick1 3]

So my mom is not required to fill out the form I-864?

@Morganalmonshid94 I will attempt to fill out the form and will get my dad to fill his out as well and I will get back to you if I have any more questions thank youu

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

No she's not if your dad meets the requirements he his good to go . And no problem just shoot me a message if you need .

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[NikLR 13,227]

Hello everyone! :)

I am currently on day 107 at NSC (PD = Jan 5, 2015)

However, I would like to get ahead of the game and start putting together the documents I will need to send to NVC when the time comes.

I am currently unemployed (But I am looking for a job)

My father has volunteered to be my joint sponsor.

This is where I am getting confused.

I know that both my father and I (one for each) have to fill out form I-864

First question: does my mother have to fill out another I-864 since her and my father file their taxes together?

Second question: I am currently living with my parents do I have to include like my birth certificate showing their relationship to me?

Third question: When filling out my I-864 form, is it okay if I leave lines blank since they are not applicable to me? (since i am not employed)

Please and thank you :)

Does your mother work?

[smelimick1 3]

@NLR

Actually she does. She makes around 20,000 a year while my dad makes around 30,000 a year.

[NikLR 13,227]

Okay then it wouldn't be a bad thing, that if they file their taxes jointly, for your mom to submit an I-864a with your father's I-864. By doing so they only have to submit proof of citizenship or LPR status, current income, and the tax return transcript. If she doesn't then your father needs to submit the w2 with the tax return transcript or the entire tax return.

[smelimick1 3]

Okay then it wouldn't be a bad thing, that if they file their taxes jointly, for your mom to submit an I-864a with your father's I-864. By doing so they only have to submit proof of citizenship or LPR status, current income, and the tax return transcript. If she doesn't then your father needs to submit the w2 with the tax return transcript or the entire tax return.

Okay just to get this straight NLR, I would have my dad fill out his own I-864 and my mother fills out an I-864a while I fill out an I-864 of my own. ?

And also the form asks for "total income" would that amount be the amount shown on their W-2 forms?

Oh and one more question, would I have to make two copies of my parents 2014, 2013, & 2012 tax transcripts, One for my father's I-864 and one copy to follow my mother's I-864a?

[NikLR 13,227]

Okay just to get this straight NLR, I would have my dad fill out his own I-864 and my mother fills out an I-864a while I fill out an I-864 of my own. ? Yes

And also the form asks for "total income" would that amount be the amount shown on their W-2 forms? No that would be household total income (or adjusted gross income if they filed a 1040EZ) from their tax return transcript. Their individual income is found on their W2.

Oh and one more question, would I have to make two copies of my parents 2014, 2013, & 2012 tax transcripts, One for my father's I-864 and one copy to follow my mother's I-864a? No because your mother is your father's household member. She is not a joint sponsor by herself.

Answers in bold and red. Hope that helps.

[smelimick1 3]

Answers in bold and red. Hope that helps.

Yes thank you NLR the answers do help

However, I am still a bit confused .... Okay for for my dad's I-864 part 6 where it asks for my current annual income, would that amount be both my parents adjusted gross income?

and subsequently where it says income you are using from any other person who was counted in your household size....

This is where my mother's name, relationship, and current income would by typed in, correct?

Oh and for the current annual income ^^ for my mother, would I also type in my parents combined income? Like the amount shown on their taxes or would I have to put in my mom's income like what she by herself makes annually?

Edited April 26, 2015 by smelimick1

[smelimick1 3]

Last post I promise NLR

okay just so that you do not have to reply to my previous post,

where ever I am asked for:

total income = amount shown on tax return transcript (where both my parents are named)

and

individual annual income = amount shown on their respective W2 forms

I hope I have this understood correctly

[NikLR 13,227]

I-864 = Part 6, Q5 - your father would put down his INDIVIDUAL income. Just his. The income he would predictably make in 2015.

Then your mother goes in Part 6, Q6a-6c with her predicted individual income for 2015 in Q6c.

Then their combined annual household income would be in Q10. This is how much money they should make for 2015. Not how much they made last year, but how much they should make this year.

In Part 6, Q13a-13.c.1 would go either their adjusted gross income or total income depending on what type of tax return they filed. (1040 = total income, 1040ez = adjusted gross income.)

Edited April 26, 2015 by NLR

[smelimick1 3]

I-864 = Part 6, Q5 - your father would put down his INDIVIDUAL income. Just his. The income he would predictably make in 2015.

Then your mother goes in Part 6, Q6a-6c with her predicted individual income for 2015 in Q6c.

Then their combined annual household income would be in Q10. This is how much money they should make for 2015. Not how much they made last year, but how much they should make this year.

In Part 6, Q13a-13.c.1 would go either their adjusted gross income or total income depending on what type of tax return they filed. (1040 = total income, 1040ez = adjusted gross income.)

Thank you thank you thank you NLR! thank you for your help I really appreciate it

[NikLR 13,227]

You're super welcome!