What is the process of completing the Forms I-864 & I-864A

[silverjetplane 34]

47 minutes ago, Rsul96 said:

Okay this won't be an issue.

 

Quick question. When filling out Part 5 of the I-864 for myself. When I get to part 7, what exactly do I enter if I'm using only my mother's income but they filed joint taxes?

 

Do I enter 0, and have my mother put 1 on her I-864 and have my father fill out an I-864A with hers? Do I enter 2, and have them both fill out I-864A and my mother also fills out an I-864?

You really need to go back and read the guides and instructions for I-864. It is a very important part of the application process... 

[Rsul96 2]

10 minutes ago, silverjetplane said:

You really need to go back and read the guides and instructions for I-864. It is a very important part of the application process... 

I have done this, and the instructions for this particular point are unclear. It says to fill this in if I'm combining their income with mine on an I-864A. My mother is a joint sponsor and will be combining her income with my father's but where does this fall into my situation since technically I'm supplementing my own income with theirs.

 

I'm assuming the household size for myself and the joint sponsor has to match if we have the same address. Perhaps this isn't the case.

Edited May 1, 2018 by Rsul96

[pushbrk 13,260]

4 hours ago, Rsul96 said:

I have done this, and the instructions for this particular point are unclear. It says to fill this in if I'm combining their income with mine on an I-864A. My mother is a joint sponsor and will be combining her income with my father's but where does this fall into my situation since technically I'm supplementing my own income with theirs.

 

I'm assuming the household size for myself and the joint sponsor has to match if we have the same address. Perhaps this isn't the case.

Your affidavit will not show anybody else's income.  Your joint sponsor and spouse are the only two combining income.  When you don't qualify on your own, you must do it correctly and accurately, but your main purpose is to be first in line to fulfil the contract, with mom and dad second in line.  Please become an A-Student of those instructions before going further or asking more questions.

[Rsul96 2]

11 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Your affidavit will not show anybody else's income.  Your joint sponsor and spouse are the only two combining income.  When you don't qualify on your own, you must do it correctly and accurately, but your main purpose is to be first in line to fulfil the contract, with mom and dad second in line.  Please become an A-Student of those instructions before going further or asking more questions.

I've gotten past this part actually. This is done properly.

 

Now I'm collecting supporting documents. Mine were simple. Now I have to collect my parents, and I've practically collected everything I need. My only remaining question for the time being is whether or not it's okay if my copies of the their 1040 tax returns and 1040 schedules are slightly distorted. Because of the way their taxes are prepared, I'm unable to photocopy them perfectly without doing damage to them. I suppose this is an easy answer to come to, but at this point I'm a little paranoid of everything because I'm almost done with the paperwork and I'm making any corrections that need to be made. Thank you for all your assistance pushbrk.

[pushbrk 13,260]

3 minutes ago, Rsul96 said:

I've gotten past this part actually. This is done properly.

 

Now I'm collecting supporting documents. Mine were simple. Now I have to collect my parents, and I've practically collected everything I need. My only remaining question for the time being is whether or not it's okay if my copies of the their 1040 tax returns and 1040 schedules are slightly distorted. Because of the way their taxes are prepared, I'm unable to photocopy them perfectly without doing damage to them. I suppose this is an easy answer to come to, but at this point I'm a little paranoid of everything because I'm almost done with the paperwork and I'm making any corrections that need to be made. Thank you for all your assistance pushbrk.

Legible copies of at least the most recent tax return including all schedules and W2 form etc. OR a Tax Return Transcript is what are required.  Provide one OR the other.

[Rsul96 2]

9 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Legible copies of at least the most recent tax return including all schedules and W2 form etc. OR a Tax Return Transcript is what are required.  Provide one OR the other.

Okay... All information on the 1040 and Schedule A, B, C, and SE is legible and present. Nothing is cut off or distorted beyond recognition/legibility. I'll include a note explaining the reason it is slightly warped.

 

Thank you.