Accompanying forms for I-485 [merged threads]

[KevinA74 2]

Two questions. The I-485 (family based) checklist mentions including form I-864, Affidavit of Support (if required). How do I know if this form is required or not?

Also, the frontpage mentions form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record), but it's not included in the checklist. Do I need this form?

Edited April 18, 2023 by TBoneTX

[Mike E 11,739]

6 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

How do I know if this form is required or not?

1. Can the beneficiary be credited with 40 social security credits?

 

2. Is the beneficiary a child of the petitioner under age 18 and is the petitioner a U.S. citizen?

 

If 1 or 2 or both are true, file I-864W instead.

 

9 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

Also, the frontpage mentions form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record), but it's not included in the checklist. Do I need this form?

If money is no object, include it.

[Noname93 200]

I would also highly suggest filing I-131 and I-765 with your package

[KevinA74 2]

17 hours ago, Noname93 said:

I would also highly suggest filing I-131 and I-765 with your package

Just curious, why would I need I-765 if I'm filling out a green card application (I-485)? Is there a difference between the two?

[KevinA74 2]

On 3/26/2023 at 10:36 PM, Mike E said:

1. Can the beneficiary be credited with 40 social security credits?

 

2. Is the beneficiary a child of the petitioner under age 18 and is the petitioner a U.S. citizen?

 

If 1 or 2 or both are true, file I-864W instead.

 

If money is no object, include it.

1. If neither 1 or 2 are true, would I need I-864?

 

2. What are social security credits?

 

3. What would happen if I don't include form I-693?

 

Thanks!

Edited March 29, 2023 by KevinA74

[OldUser 6,647]

21 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

Just curious, why would I need I-765 if I'm filling out a green card application (I-485)? Is there a difference between the two?

Because I-765 and I-131 may get approved before your I-485. Often, you will get EAD and AP within 6-8 months, but GC will take 12-18 months to get approved. At least you could start working on EAD and have an option for emergency travel under AP.

 

I-131 and I-765 are free when filed together with I-485.

Edited March 29, 2023 by OldUser

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, KevinA74 said:

1. If neither 1 or 2 are true, would I need I-864?

yes

1 hour ago, KevinA74 said:

 

2. What are social security credits?

https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02459

1 hour ago, KevinA74 said:

 

3. What would happen if I don't include form I-693?

 

Thanks!

You might get an RFE which means you are delaying delivery of a green card

[KevinA74 2]

I would like to file I-864 with I-485 (I-130 already approved). The beneficary will adjust her status (AOS) in the U.S.

 

Re: I-864, the USCIS website states:

 

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

If you file within the United States: You must file with the Department of State; however, they charge a fee. For more information, please visit their website.

 

Question: If AOS is done in the U.S., can the I-864 be filed with the USCIS instead (along with I-485)? And if so, is the fee still waived?

[SalishSea 17,827]

13 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

I would like to file I-864 with I-485 (I-130 already approved). The beneficary will adjust her status (AOS) in the U.S.

 

Re: I-864, the USCIS website states:

 

 

Question: If AOS is done in the U.S., can the I-864 be filed with the USCIS instead (along with I-485)? And if so, is the fee still waived?

Where is the beneficiary now?

[KevinA74 2]

19 hours ago, SalishSea said:

Where is the beneficiary now?

Living in the USA.

[Chancy 6,241]

20 hours ago, KevinA74 said:

Question: If AOS is done in the U.S., can the I-864 be filed with the USCIS instead (along with I-485)? And if so, is the fee still waived?

 

The I-485 must be filed with I-864 (unless your beneficiary has 40 qualifying work credits in the US).  I-485 without I-864 will likely be rejected.  No fee for I-864 filed with I-485.

 

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Related threads have been merged and placed in a single forum.

 

KevinA74:

1.  Please avoid starting multiple threads on related topic.  Continue in this thread only.

2.  What visa was your beneficiary admitted to the U.S. on?

Edited April 18, 2023 by TBoneTX

[KevinA74 2]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Related threads have been merged and placed in a single forum.

 

KevinA74:

1.  Please avoid starting multiple threads on related topic.  Continue in this thread only.

2.  What visa was your beneficiary admitted to the U.S. on?

1. Will do.

2. It wasn't a visa. She was admitted based on a Venezuelan Humanitarian Parole (VHP).

Edited April 19, 2023 by KevinA74

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from AOS from K1 Visas forum to AOS from Work/Student/Tourist Visas forum -- OP's beneficiary entered as a CHNV parolee, not K1 visa holder ***

 

[KevinA74 2]

Okay, I want to get this straight in my head. I'm going to include co-sponsors on my I-864 for good measure (they are realatives and we share the same residence). Per the I-864 checklist for SOME sponsers:

 

 

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Proof of each household member's residency in your household and relationship to you if they are not the intending immigrants or are not listed as dependents on your federal income tax return for the most recent tax year.

Would their tax returns do as proof of residency or would I need something more?

 

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• If you are a joint sponsor, substitute sponsor, or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of support, proof of your U.S. citizenship status, lawful permanent resident status, or U.S. national status. 
• For U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship.

Is really necessary for my co-sponsers? What if they can't provide a good copy of their birth certifcate?

 

Also, do I need to include any of the items above (besides my tax returns)?