I-864W in place of the I-864

[James D 39]

I-864W, I-864, IR1, Retired, SSA, 40,

[James D 39]

Just now, James D said:

I-864W, I-864, IR1, Retired, SSA, 40,

I just started this thread because there is little information online regarding the affidavit of support waiver form I-864W. Most people seem to think it is only for widows and widowers, or children under the age of 18.

 

I have been researching this avenue of documentation submission for a few days and here is what I have learned"

 

" Either the immigrant, his or her U.S. citizen spouse, or a combination of the two will need to have earned 40 “quarters” or “credits” of work according to the Social Security Administration’s definition. "

 

The alien spouse can acquire the 40 quarters herself through work or through the USC spouse's work.

 

The 40 quarters coverage or of Social Security credits must be acquired while not receiving any social security benefits.

 

The alien spouse's Social Security statement must show "You have earned enough credits to qualify for benefits".

 

The 40 quarters can also be acquired if the couple has been married since the beginning of acquiring their 40 quarters. In this case the alien spouse shares the USC spouse's 40 quarters. If one only has ten quarters or credits, thirty can be drawn for the other spouse's credits.

 

Anyone want to share their experience with the I-864W please chime in.

 

 

[James D 39]

Adding a helpful site

 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/preparing-form-i-864w-affidavit-support-based-exemption-40-quarters-worked.html

[LilyJ 1,258]

If you have been married the entire time during the 40 quarters of work you are using to qualify for I864w then yes it qualifies. If you have been married for less than 40 quarters of work then it does not qualify as the spouse cannot claim work quarters of the other spouse from before they were married

[James D 39]

Adding a couple of helpful sites

 

Good short article on preparing form I-864W

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/preparing-form-i-864w-affidavit-support-based-exemption-40-quarters-worked.html

 

Reasons for using either one of the I-864 forms

https://www.lovevisalife.com/2018/04/which-i-864-form-should-you-use/

 

Tips from USCIS for the I-864W

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/tips-filing-form-i-864w-request-exemption-intending-immigrants-affidavit-support