Enquiry:Advice on AoS for Inclusion of Derivative in F41

[Volserv 2]

Dear All,

 

Please advise me:

 

Category: F41

I want to include my spouse to my F41 application as a derivative (Follow To Join).

 

My Questions:

1. Apart from the fee payable for the derivative application, will I need to submit another AoS for the derivative beside the one already uploaded by the petitioner?
2. If a derivative is included in the application, is there a scale for assessing how sufficient (adequate) an AoS is for 2 applicants (the derivative and me)? Can there be a case of "Inadequate AoS for 2 applicants"? I only plan to include my spouse as we do not have a kid yet.
3. Or is it better to just complete my application alone with the hope of filing a new application for my spouse under F2A? I am really afraid for the length of time for this option.

 

Please help.

Thank you.

Edited August 27, 2022 by Volserv

[Timona 4,208]

You have to mention that you're married in your application. 

They can follow to join or you can file for them once you're in US. Follow to join seems like the best option 

[Volserv 2]

48 minutes ago, Timona said:

You have to mention that you're married in your application. 

They can follow to join or you can file for them once you're in US. Follow to join seems like the best option 

Dear Timona,

It is very kind of you to respond. Thank you.

You are right on FTJ being the best option. I am thinking of exploring it.

 

I am, however, concerned about AoS for the derivative. Hence, my questions up there.

 

Thanks again.

[Family 4,076]

8 hours ago, Volserv said:

1. Apart from the fee payable for the derivative application, will I need to submit another AoS for the derivative beside the one already uploaded by the petitioner?
2. If a derivative is included in the application, is there a scale for assessing how sufficient (adequate) an AoS is for 2 applicants (the derivative and me)? Can there be a case of "Inadequate AoS for 2 applicants"? I only plan to include my spouse as we do not have a kid yet.
3. Or is it better to just complete my application alone with the hope of filing a new application for my spouse under F2A? I am really afraid for the length of time for this option.

 

1. Pay the fee and update the Petitioner/Sponsor  I-864 to show you and family member/ husband ( both of you get included in the same updated I-864 form)

 

2. I think you are asking about the Sponsor qualifying income …see link

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

 

3. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ADD your husband NOW and risk being separated for years ..just get some help in getting it done and uploaded. If your Petitioner /Sponsor doesn’t make enough income to qualify for the two of you, get a Joint Sponsor. 
 

****They will NOT treat your case better if you leave your husband behind. So ask your Petitioner to do everything possible to add your husband now***

[Volserv 2]

2 hours ago, Family said:

1. Pay the fee and update the Petitioner/Sponsor  I-864 to show you and family member/ husband ( both of you get included in the same updated I-864 form)

 

2. I think you are asking about the Sponsor qualifying income …see link

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

 

3. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ADD your husband NOW and risk being separated for years ..just get some help in getting it done and uploaded. If your Petitioner /Sponsor doesn’t make enough income to qualify for the two of you, get a Joint Sponsor. 
 

****They will NOT treat your case better if you leave your husband behind. So ask your Petitioner to do everything possible to add your husband now***

Dear Family,

Wow! Thank you so much!

I'm more enlightened & convinced now.

Edited August 27, 2022 by Volserv

[Family 4,076]

5 hours ago, Volserv said:

concerned about AoS for the derivative. Hence, my questions up there.

You only pay one AoS fee but additional IV fee for husband, in case that was not clear.

[Volserv 2]

On 8/28/2022 at 12:45 AM, Family said:

You only pay one AoS fee but additional IV fee for husband, in case that was not clear.

Thank you!

You have been very helpful.