A few I-864 Joint Sponsor Qs

[literallyrachel 66]

Hey y'all! I have a couple of (probably dumb) questions about joint sponsoring for my husband, the beneficiary. I was a student up until a few months ago and only worked part-time jobs leading me not to have to file taxes. I have all the evidence prepared to submit why I did not file the past three years. Now, I am unemployed so I am using my mother as my only joint sponsor. When I am filling out my i-864, is there anywhere to put that I have a joint sponsor?? I only see things to fill out if you have household members contributing with i-864A. In Part 1, 1.e does say first or second joint sponsor but I was under the impression that that refers to a Primary Sponsor (me), one joint sponsor, and a second joint sponsor? Or is it first of two joint sponsors = me and my mother would check second of two joint sponsors??

 

Another question for my application: for Part 7. is says you are NOT required to complete this section IF your income exceeds FPG. Obviously...it does not but my assets, as an unemployed, property-less recent graduate...the assets I do have are unimpressive and basically irrelevant in my opinion. Do I still need to fill out No. 1 at least? 

 

Another question, if my mother's income meets the FPG, we shouldn't have my dad file the i-864A, correct? Or should be file just to be extra "HERE, LOOK, NO PUBLIC CHARGE-TO-BE WITH THIS ONE!"

 

This is so stressful because I've researched and read the Instructions provided by USCIS un mil veces and yet, I am still so lost. Any and all help is appreciated. 

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

19 minutes ago, literallyrachel said:

and all help is appreciated. 

Where are you in the process?

[literallyrachel 66]

Just now, USS_Voyager said:

Where are you in the process?

I am awaiting a Case Number from NVC. Our i-130 was approved in Nebraska at the beginning of the month. So now I am just preemptively preparing the Affidavits of Support so I can submit the documents as soon as I can pay the fees. 

[Ryan H 3,812]

16 minutes ago, literallyrachel said:

When I am filling out my i-864, is there anywhere to put that I have a joint sponsor??

 

No, a joint sponsor completes their own I-864 with accompanying relevant documentation.  Ultimately, it will end up in the same file so those who need to know will know.

 

18 minutes ago, literallyrachel said:

In Part 1, 1.e does say first or second joint sponsor but I was under the impression that that refers to a Primary Sponsor (me), one joint sponsor, and a second joint sponsor? Or is it first of two joint sponsors = me and my mother would check second of two joint sponsors??

 

You tick box 1a; you mom will tick box 1d.

 

[literallyrachel 66]

1 minute ago, Ryan H said:

 

No, a joint sponsor completes their own I-864 with accompanying relevant documentation.  Ultimately, it will end up in the same file so those who need to know will know.

 

 

You tick box 1a; you mom will tick box 1d.

 

Awesome, thank you!