Clarification on I-864

[HelloDKS 1]

Hi all! Happy New Years.

My wife & I are starting the journey of applying for our CR-1. I'm a Canadian Man & She is a U.S Citizen. After looking at the guides on here, I wanted to ask if we're supposed to file I-864 at the same time, and I am unclear if we're also to file I-485 at the same time.

I'm new to this and attempting to get everything right before we file anything and want a smooth process. Can someone clarify if we're to file I-130, 485, and 864 at the same time? Am I missing a form here?

Thanks!

[Dashinka 24,479]

Are you currently in the US?  If not, you just need the I130 and I130A at this point.  The I864 comes at the NVC stage after the I130 is approved by NVC and the process moves to the consulate in Canada.

 

Good Luck!

[HelloDKS 1]

2 hours ago, Dashinka said:

Are you currently in the US?  If not, you just need the I130 and I130A at this point.  The I864 comes at the NVC stage after the I130 is approved by NVC and the process moves to the consulate in Canada.

 

Good Luck!

Hi! I am currently in Canada. My wife is here visiting me. We are going to submit it online. Is this okay or should she wait until she goes home after the holiday week?

 

Thanks for clarifying!

 

Is there any other form I'm missing other than I-864? I still file the 485 or no?

 

[powerpuff 6,677]

Just now, HelloDKS said:

Is this okay or should she wait until she goes home after the holiday week?

Makes no difference, you can file anytime 

 

1 minute ago, HelloDKS said:

Is there any other form I'm missing other than I-864? I still file the 485 or no?

I-485 is for those adjusting status in the US.

[Jordanian Bride 268]

You will only need to file the I-130 online, but you need to also download the I-130A, fill it in, and attach it as an extra file in the application.

 

I-485 does not apply to you, because you’re not in the US.

[pushbrk 12,868]

5 hours ago, Jordanian Bride said:

You will only need to file the I-130 online, but you need to also download the I-130A, fill it in, and attach it as an extra file in the application.

 

I-485 does not apply to you, because you’re not in the US.

While the above is correct, there will also be supporting documents to upload.  Start by becoming an A-Student of the I-130 instructions.  Doing so, will be critical to your ultimate success.

 

[iwannaplay54 985]

17 hours ago, HelloDKS said:

Hi! I am currently in Canada. My wife is here visiting me. We are going to submit it online. Is this okay or should she wait until she goes home after the holiday week?

 

Thanks for clarifying!

 

Is there any other form I'm missing other than I-864? I still file the 485 or no?

 

If you intend to file the I130 and interview in Canada then I485 is not needed

I864 will not be filed until the I130 is approved and sent to the NVC to prepare the documents for interview.