I-864: Entering N/A in not applicable fields

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Hi VJ folks

 

I have a question regarding completion of the I-864. I see from searching the forums that this question has been asked and answered before, but I can't find a response that fully answers the question.

 

I want to know what to do about fields in the I-864 which are not relevant to me.

There's no guidance in the form itself, but the USCIS I-864 notes say the following on page 3:

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If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed.

Sounds simple, but if you're completing the form on a computer:

• The text (i.e. non-numeric) fields are set up to accept only letters, hyphens, and spaces; it's impossible to type 'N/A' anywhere on the form despite the instructions.
• The numeric fields are set up to accept only numbers; it's impossible to type 'None' in any of the numeric fields despite the instructions.
• Some fields are locked unless you tick the corresponding box.

So, I'd appreciate some practical advice about how people dealt with this.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

15 minutes ago, elgrandedoodel said:

Hi VJ folks

 

I have a question regarding completion of the I-864. I see from searching the forums that this question has been asked and answered before, but I can't find a response that fully answers the question.

 

I want to know what to do about fields in the I-864 which are not relevant to me.

There's no guidance in the form itself, but the USCIS I-864 notes say the following on page 3:

Sounds simple, but if you're completing the form on a computer:

• The text (i.e. non-numeric) fields are set up to accept only letters, hyphens, and spaces; it's impossible to type 'N/A' anywhere on the form despite the instructions.
• The numeric fields are set up to accept only numbers; it's impossible to type 'None' in any of the numeric fields despite the instructions.
• Some fields are locked unless you tick the corresponding box.

So, I'd appreciate some practical advice about how people dealt with this.

Just print the form and handwrite on them

[Redro 4,611]

49 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Just print the form and handwrite on them

This is what we did. 
And our first I-864 was accepted with no issues. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, ROK2USA said:

This is what we did. 
And our first I-864 was accepted with no issues. 

After cursing so many times because the computer self- populated the fields, that's what we ended up doing too!

[Redro 4,611]

2 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

After cursing so many times because the computer self- populated the fields, that's what we ended up doing too!

I-864 needs WET INK signature, too… so printing it out is required before uploading to CEAC portal. I praise this issue with the form 😅

Edited February 2, 2023 by ROK2USA

[Wuozopo 4,293]

I would just use NA or 0 as appropriate and move on. 

[pushbrk 12,881]

My answer works every time it's tried.  First, the instruction to enter N/A is an "artifact" from an earlier era.  The form doesn't allow that anymore and hasn't for a while.  There are fields the earlier answers render inoperative.  Then, for example, there are fields where N/A cannot be entered.  If asked to list all children, if there are NONE, just enter NONE one time and leave all the rest of the children fields blank.  If there's one child, enter NONE in the second child's name filed and move on.  Yes, this is absolutely acceptable.

[TBoneTX 45,284]

As always, listen to pushbrk.

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Thanks all, appreciate all the thoughtful feedback. Going to take @pushbrk's advice.