I-944 debt in other countries? Or just in the US?

[Bigtuna 34]

Hi folks!

 

Sorry for another post about doubts with the  I-1944, but I have searched and couldn't find answer to this question.

 

In the I-1944, do I have to put my debts in the USA, or in my country too? If so, how can they know if you are saying the truth if they have no way to know the info of my bank in Europe?

 

Thanks for the help!

[geowrian 22,338]

It does not say "only in the US". Interpret literally & answer honestly - you'll be fine.

 

No idea if they verify the information submitted or not...always assume that they do.

Misrepresentation can be a permanent bar and cause for removal of any immigration benefit received via that misrepresentation (including naturalization). There is no statute of limitations for misrep.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-944instr-pc.pdf

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Liabilities/Debts

Item Number 10. Liabilities/Debts. Provide a list of all your liabilities or debts. Examples of liabilities and debts include mortgages, car loans, unpaid child or spousal support, unpaid taxes, and credit card debt. Provide documentation for each liability or debt. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 9. Additional Information.

 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

All debts anywhere. How would they know you are telling the truth? I'm unsure but it's never smart to lie in general and especially to the US government for immigration purposes. 

[KurtDarryl23 14]

I believe it is debt accrued in the US only I have spoken to RapidVisa a company that assists in filing the paperwork and they had suggested its just debt in the US that you may have accrued whilst in the US before adjusting your status. Hence why they ask for a credit report for the US only and not a report from your home country. I guess they want to see if your already in debt whilst staying in the US before you even adjust as im guessing the petitioner will then be responsible for your debt as well as their own due to the affidavit of support.

 

After all you do not need a social security number to gain credit in the US as some US banks will use their own scoring system to approve you based on reputation and bank balance with them if no social is applicable.

 

Hope this helps 

[Bigtuna 34]

6 hours ago, KurtDarryl23 said:

I believe it is debt accrued in the US only I have spoken to RapidVisa a company that assists in filing the paperwork and they had suggested its just debt in the US that you may have accrued whilst in the US before adjusting your status. Hence why they ask for a credit report for the US only and not a report from your home country. I guess they want to see if your already in debt whilst staying in the US before you even adjust as im guessing the petitioner will then be responsible for your debt as well as their own due to the affidavit of support.

 

After all you do not need a social security number to gain credit in the US as some US banks will use their own scoring system to approve you based on reputation and bank balance with them if no social is applicable.

 

Hope this helps 

Thank you! That would be more convinient for me. I just don't know how they could check if anybody has debts in banks of other countries. Seems like not doable legally, but who knows.

[geowrian 22,338]

Take any advice from RV with a grain of salt. There's plenty of horror stories.

They don't ask about credit reports from foreign countries because 1) many countries don't have them and 2) they don't have the tools or training to interpret them.

 

I highly suggest reading any USCIS forms literally and answering honestly. Do not add, remove , or modify wording...these forms are reviewed both internally and by the OMB.

[Celebi 141]

On 6/25/2020 at 2:10 AM, Bigtuna said:

Thank you! That would be more convinient for me. I just don't know how they could check if anybody has debts in banks of other countries. Seems like not doable legally, but who knows.

I actually sent in my savings and credit card debts from my country and printed it out. I also printed out the conversion from google (with the date) and added it to my I-944. I was ok with it since it only amounted to less than $100 after conversion.