I-864, File within the US fee for Dep of State???

[EatBulaga 318]

Hello I-864 aficionados,

For K1 to AOS filing using I-864, and filing from within the US, 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

the USCIS site says:

Why does it say file with the Dep of State when we are sending the I-864 with the I-485 to USCIS?

I didn't see any mention of fee on the Dep of State site?

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html

Is there a fee for the Department of State that I am missing?

 

Thanks for any response.

 

[Rocio0010 5,580]

54 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

Hello I-864 aficionados,

For K1 to AOS filing using I-864, and filing from within the US, 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

the USCIS site says:

Why does it say file with the Dep of State when we are sending the I-864 with the I-485 to USCIS?

I didn't see any mention of fee on the Dep of State site?

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html

Is there a fee for the Department of State that I am missing?

 

Thanks for any response.

 

My understanding is that they mention the DHS because that is for applicants that are outside of the United States. This is not your case. There is no filing fee, and you’re mailing it to USCIS

[EatBulaga 318]

16 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

My understanding is that they mention the DHS because that is for applicants that are outside of the United States. This is not your case. There is no filing fee, and you’re mailing it to USCIS

Yes, that is my understanding as well.

It seems the USCIS site has a mistake, and the filing fee should be reversed?

Should it be:

 

If you file within the United States: There is no fee if you file with USCIS or the Department of State.

If you file outside the United States: You must file with the Department of State; however, they charge a fee.

 

I think the DS-260 and I-864 filing from outside of the US to the US embassy/consulate, a fee may be associated? Does that look more reasonable?

Edited June 2, 2022 by EatBulaga

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[Just Paul 4,595]

On 6/1/2022 at 10:21 PM, EatBulaga said:

I think the DS-260 and I-864 filing from outside of the US to the US embassy/consulate, a fee may be associated? Does that look more reasonable?

That would be for a spousal visa.   For K1 AOS you send in the I-864 along with the I-485 package to USCIS. When in doubt use the USCIS fee calculator.

[EatBulaga 318]

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

That would be for a spousal visa.   For K1 AOS you send in the I-864 along with the I-485 package to USCIS. When in doubt use the USCIS fee calculator.

Yes, I was confused about the I-864 filing fee at

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

I think USCIS made a mistake, and should be reversed.

 

If you file within the United States: There is no fee if you file with USCIS or the Department of State.

If you file outside the United States: You must file with the Department of State; however, they charge a fee.

 

I think the Affidavit of Support for spousal visa also uses I-864, and is filed from outside of the United States?

Edited June 6, 2022 by EatBulaga

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 minute ago, EatBulaga said:

I think the Affidavit of Support for spousal visa also uses I-864, and is filed from outside of the United States?

The I-864 for spousal visas is done in the US with the NVC process with the Department of State except in the rare instances where a spousal visa can be filed out of the US via the DCF process.