DS-5540

[PRGuy 3]

Hello Everyone!

I might be drowning in a glass of water with this form, but I want to make certain that we are filing this correctly. My stepdaughter has been approved for interview with the embassy in Russia. Going through the NVC and DOS sites, it advised us not to forget to fill the DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire. I'm so confused since she's just 20 years old, working part time, and learning English while waiting for the interview. Other than what she's making from her part time job, she has no other assets, debts, etc. Never filed US taxes since she's never been in the USA. 

I'm sure that due to her age, she should be okay since she's just starting to work, and was waiting to get to the USA to start college here, but still worried that the fact that there are not many answers on that form, will adversely affects her interview and/or chances of getting her visa approved.

 

 Thanks everyone!

 

PRGuy 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

49 minutes ago, PRGuy said:

Hello Everyone!

I might be drowning in a glass of water with this form, but I want to make certain that we are filing this correctly. My stepdaughter has been approved for interview with the embassy in Russia. Going through the NVC and DOS sites, it advised us not to forget to fill the DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire. I'm so confused since she's just 20 years old, working part time, and learning English while waiting for the interview. Other than what she's making from her part time job, she has no other assets, debts, etc. Never filed US taxes since she's never been in the USA. 

I'm sure that due to her age, she should be okay since she's just starting to work, and was waiting to get to the USA to start college here, but still worried that the fact that there are not many answers on that form, will adversely affects her interview and/or chances of getting her visa approved.

 

 Thanks everyone!

 

PRGuy 

There’s nothing you can do but answer it honestly. 

[Quarknase 1,072]

52 minutes ago, PRGuy said:

Hello Everyone!

I might be drowning in a glass of water with this form, but I want to make certain that we are filing this correctly. My stepdaughter has been approved for interview with the embassy in Russia. Going through the NVC and DOS sites, it advised us not to forget to fill the DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire. I'm so confused since she's just 20 years old, working part time, and learning English while waiting for the interview. Other than what she's making from her part time job, she has no other assets, debts, etc. Never filed US taxes since she's never been in the USA. 

I'm sure that due to her age, she should be okay since she's just starting to work, and was waiting to get to the USA to start college here, but still worried that the fact that there are not many answers on that form, will adversely affects her interview and/or chances of getting her visa approved.

 

 Thanks everyone!

 

PRGuy 

Probably not much to worry about - if she has anything she can fill in, good, if not so be it. There's a sponsor with an I-864 behind this (I assume), so it should be ok.

The only thing that you could look into is, if you are able to ensure that she'll have health insurance within 30 days of entering the US. This is something that should be done anyways to ensure she's covered if she needs medical assistance, and she can provide whatever proof you can obtain with the form.

[PRGuy 3]

We sure will, Thanks so much.

I checked today about being able to add her to my health benefits, and employer said that it will be no problem as long as I add her within 30 days of entering the USA. All I need to request from them is a confirmation from my benefits provider stating that she will be added to my insurance.

 

Thanks so much!!! very much appreciated!

 

PRGuy

Edited July 30, 2020 by PRGuy