Which version of I-864 Affidavit of Support to use?

[USAYemen 2]

12 hours ago, Demise said:

Let me give you a rundown:

I-864 - The normal form

I-864EZ - The simplified form, only available in cases where you are only sponsoring one person per I-130

I-864W - Waiver form, it's used in cases where you're exempt from needing an affidavit of support because you're a VAWA self-petitioner, widow(er) of a US Citizen, child who'll become a US citizen on entry under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, or you've got 40 quarters of work under the social security act

I-864A - Contract between household member and sponsor, basically this is a form of co-sponsorship where you agree to let the sponsor use your income or/and assets without really taking on the role of a co-sponsor

 

Tl;dr: Just have him use I-864. If he needs a cosponsor, the cosponsor will have to file I-864 as well.

See the problem here is I can technically be a sponsor. However, since we are longer together I can complete I-864 (not a household member). I don't want them thinking we are still together then send us an RFE because they think we are still married so I am a household member I that I should have completed a I-864A. Am I just stressing?

[Demise 1,282]

1 minute ago, USAYemen said:

See the problem here is I can technically be a sponsor. However, since we are longer together I can complete I-864 (not a household member). I don't want them thinking we are still together then send us an RFE because they think we are still married so I am a household member I that I should have completed a I-864A. Am I just stressing?

I would honestly just walk away from this. Doing what you're thinking of doing even if you separated on good terms could raise questions regarding whether you married in good faith or married solely for papers.

Edited September 13, 2022 by Demise

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

1 minute ago, Demise said:

I would honestly just walk away from this. Doing what you're thinking of doing even if you separated on good terms could raise questions regarding whether you married in good faith or married solely for papers.

That's a good point.  I would decline this joint sponsorship, too. 

[USAYemen 2]

Just now, Demise said:

I would honestly just walk away from this. Doing what you're thinking of doing even if you separated on good terms could raise questions regarding whether you married in good faith or married solely for papers.

Ya you are right. Thank you very much.

[Family 3,988]

3 minutes ago, USAYemen said:

See the problem here is I can technically be a sponsor. However, since we are longer together I can complete I-864 (not a household member). I don't want them thinking we are still together then send us an RFE because they think we are still married so I am a household member I that I should have completed a I-864A. Am I just stressing

If your ex makes enough $ on his own, he will qualify with only his I-864. He can add a notation on last page of I-864 that household numbers are different than 2021 Taxes as a result of recent divorce …and include divorce. 
You are just stressing and if he needs your help to qualify, you are perfectly fine to do Joint I-864 …and will not be mistaken for household member.

[USAYemen 2]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

That's a good point.  I would decline this joint sponsorship, too. 

Thanks for your input.

[arken 4,197]

59 minutes ago, USAYemen said:

See the problem here is I can technically be a sponsor. However, since we are longer together I can complete I-864 (not a household member). I don't want them thinking we are still together then send us an RFE because they think we are still married so I am a household member I that I should have completed a I-864A. Am I just stressing?

Why would they think you two are still married? Do you both still live in the same residence even if divorced?

 

In any case, if you become a joint sponsor, depending on the timing of marriage/immigration/divorce, can't complain if a reasonable person suspects if the initial marriage was solely for immigration purpose.

 

Helping someone even if ex is good of course but you seem to be too invested in his process of bring his relative. That itself creates a doubt.

 

 

Edited September 13, 2022 by arken

[USAYemen 2]

Nope we do not. My heart was in the right place. But I will just step down from this one. Thank you.

10 minutes ago, arken said:

Why would they think you two are still married? Do you both still live in the same residence even if divorced?

 

In any case, if you become a joint sponsor, depending on the timing of marriage/immigration/divorce, can't complain if a reasonable person suspects if the initial marriage was solely for immigration purpose.

 

Helping someone even if ex is good of course but you seem to be too invested in his process of bring his relative. That itself creates a doubt.

 

 

Nope we do not. My heart was in the right place. But I will just step down from this one. Thank you.