I-864 vs. I-864A - Household members

[Alec_Bauserman 0]

When filing an I-864 Affidavit of Support and the petitioner is unable to meet the poverty guidelines it seems they have two options: 1) find a joint sponsor(s) who will also file an I-864 or 2) get a household member to file an I-864A.

"A 'household member' is any person ( a ) sharing a residence with the sponsor for at least the last 6 months who is related to the sponsor by birth, marriage, or adoption, or ( b ) whom the sponsor has lawfully claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent federal income tax return even if that person does not live at the same residence as the sponsor..."

If one files an I-130 via Direct Consular Filing that means they are currently living in the foreign country. Does that mean they are ineligible to have family co-sign as household members? If the USC "shared a residence for at least the last 6 months" prior to living in the foreign country, would they still be eligible? Do future plans for living arrangements have any bearing i.e. the USC and petitioning alien will live with household members upon return to the United States?

[zyggy 9]

When filing an I-864 Affidavit of Support and the petitioner is unable to meet the poverty guidelines it seems they have two options: 1) find a joint sponsor(s) who will also file an I-864 or 2) get a household member to file an I-864A.

"A 'household member' is any person ( a ) sharing a residence with the sponsor for at least the last 6 months who is related to the sponsor by birth, marriage, or adoption, or ( b ) whom the sponsor has lawfully claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent federal income tax return even if that person does not live at the same residence as the sponsor..."

If one files an I-130 via Direct Consular Filing that means they are currently living in the foreign country. Does that mean they are ineligible to have family co-sign as household members? If the USC "shared a residence for at least the last 6 months" prior to living in the foreign country, would they still be eligible? Do future plans for living arrangements have any bearing i.e. the USC and petitioning alien will live with household members upon return to the United States?

The last 6 months means what it means... it means the last six months. They do not ask the last 6 minths while in the US.

Future plans have no bearing on this.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

When filing an I-864 Affidavit of Support and the petitioner is unable to meet the poverty guidelines it seems they have two options: 1) find a joint sponsor(s) who will also file an I-864 or 2) get a household member to file an I-864A.

"A 'household member' is any person ( a ) sharing a residence with the sponsor for at least the last 6 months who is related to the sponsor by birth, marriage, or adoption, or ( b ) whom the sponsor has lawfully claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent federal income tax return even if that person does not live at the same residence as the sponsor..."

If one files an I-130 via Direct Consular Filing that means they are currently living in the foreign country. Does that mean they are ineligible to have family co-sign as household members? If the USC "shared a residence for at least the last 6 months" prior to living in the foreign country, would they still be eligible? Do future plans for living arrangements have any bearing i.e. the USC and petitioning alien will live with household members upon return to the United States?

The option still exists for the family member to be a joint sponsor, provided the income levels meet or exceed the Poverty Guideline requirement for their household size, plus the sponsored immigrant.

[meauxna 15]

If one files an I-130 via Direct Consular Filing that means they are currently living in the foreign country. Does that mean they are ineligible to have family co-sign as household members?

I used the I-864A in my DCF, but of course my 'family/household member' is my spouse. I don't see how that would apply to family living in the US.

Is there someone who would file an I-864A as a household member with you, but not an I-864 as a Joint Sponsor?

[Alec_Bauserman 0]

I used the I-864A in my DCF, but of course my 'family/household member' is my spouse. I don't see how that would apply to family living in the US.

Is there someone who would file an I-864A as a household member with you, but not an I-864 as a Joint Sponsor?

My folks are willing to do whatever it takes to help us. Heck they' fly right over here and talk to the interview officer personally if it would help. It just seems that an I-864A is easier than an I-864...just my opinion, I dont really know.

From hearing your responses and the people over at CandleForLove, I will file two I-864's (one for myself, one for my Dad as a co-sponsor), and one I-864A (for my mom, to combine her income with my Dads). Does that sound right?

[meauxna 15]

From hearing your responses and the people over at CandleForLove, I will file two I-864's (one for myself, one for my Dad as a co-sponsor), and one I-864A (for my mom, to combine her income with my Dads). Does that sound right?

The I-864 isn't that much hassle to complete.. give your folks a big hug and 'thank you'.

[zyggy 9]

I used the I-864A in my DCF, but of course my 'family/household member' is my spouse. I don't see how that would apply to family living in the US.

Is there someone who would file an I-864A as a household member with you, but not an I-864 as a Joint Sponsor?

My folks are willing to do whatever it takes to help us. Heck they' fly right over here and talk to the interview officer personally if it would help. It just seems that an I-864A is easier than an I-864...just my opinion, I dont really know.

From hearing your responses and the people over at CandleForLove, I will file two I-864's (one for myself, one for my Dad as a co-sponsor), and one I-864A (for my mom, to combine her income with my Dads). Does that sound right?

Yes... that is absolutely correct.

[baf 0]

w8 the co sponserer must be family?

[Yodrak 7]

baf,

Hard to say - define "co sponserer". The I-864 does not use any such term.

Yodrak

w8 the co sponserer must be family?

[baf 0]

but you can be co sponsered by a non relative right?