i864 or i864a for household member?

[smilecow 0]

hello

I live with my parents and my father, who got retired, is the petitioner for my sister living in Korea.

I am going to be a joint sponsor for my sister.

in this case, am I going to file i864 or i864a?

according to http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

The sponsor must complete Form I-864 and each household member must complete Form I-864A.

when they say "each household member", it means "all family members living together" or family members, who are father and mom, in their tax files?

Thank you

[newacct 688]

If you act as a "joint sponsor" you would file an independent I-864.

If you act as your father's "household member", you would file an I-864A, and your income would be counted on his I-864. I-864 instructions describe under what circumstances someone can be considered a "household member". I believe you can be counted if you are listed as his dependent on his tax return, or you live in the same residence as him.

[Anh map 2,098]

Submit the I-864 yourself along with Dad's. It's a cleaner process as long as your income is sufficient for your household count plus sister.