i-864 Need help Regarding I-864 Form for IR5 for both parents [merged threads]

[Jk1018 11]

Dear Forum Members,

I recently received approval for two separate I-130 applications for both of my parents and am now in the process of filing 2 separate I-864 form for their IR5 visa application. However, I'm encountering confusion with certain sections and would greatly appreciate your guidance.
 

1. Part 2:
   a.) For the mailing address of the principal applicant, should I provide the US mailing address where they will be staying or their current home country (India) mailing address where my parents currently reside?
   b.) Column 7: Should I input my phone number or my parents' phone number?

2. Part 3:
   Should I select option 1 or option 2? If I choose option 2, do I need to enter the names of both family members?

3. Part 6:
   This section is particularly confusing. I am married and live with my wife. Although I have sufficient income alone to sponsor my parents, but I file taxes jointly with my wife.
   a.) When filling in column 7 of Part 6 for income, should I input my income only?
   b.) In column 20, should I mention the total household income, which includes my wife's income as well? Should I also file I-864A along with I-864 since we file taxes jointly?
 

I understand these are quite detailed inquiries, but any assistance or advice would be immensely helpful. Thank you all in advance for your support.

 

[Jk1018 11]

Hello everyone,
I understand it's not the right thread/forum for this question, and since we all started our journey here on this thread, so I thought I might ask this here. If this is inappropriate on this thread, please lemme know, I will delete this one. Thanks for understanding.

I'm preparing in advance for 2 separate I-864 form for their IR5 visa application for both of parents. However, I'm encountering confusion with certain sections and would greatly appreciate your guidance.

 

1. Part 2:
   a.) For the mailing address of the principal applicant, should I provide the US mailing address where they will be staying or their current home country (India) mailing address where my parents currently reside?
   b.) Column 7: Should I input my phone number or my parents' phone number?

2. Part 3:
   Should I select option 1 or option 2? If I choose option 2, do I need to enter the names of both family members?

3. Part 6:
   This section is particularly confusing. I am married and live with my wife. Although I have sufficient income alone to sponsor my parents, but I file taxes jointly with my wife.
   a.) When filling in column 7 of Part 6 for income, should I input my income only?
   b.) In column 20, should I mention the total household income, which includes my wife's income as well? Should I also file I-864A along with I-864 since we file taxes jointly?
 

I understand these are quite detailed inquiries, but any assistance or advice would be immensely helpful. Thank you all in advance for your support.

[AmericanDream1 6]

5 minutes ago, Jk1018 said:

Hello everyone,
I understand it's not the right thread/forum for this question, and since we all started our journey here on this thread, so I thought I might ask this here. If this is inappropriate on this thread, please lemme know, I will delete this one. Thanks for understanding.

I'm preparing in advance for 2 separate I-864 form for their IR5 visa application for both of parents. However, I'm encountering confusion with certain sections and would greatly appreciate your guidance.

 

1. Part 2:
   a.) For the mailing address of the principal applicant, should I provide the US mailing address where they will be staying or their current home country (India) mailing address where my parents currently reside?
   b.) Column 7: Should I input my phone number or my parents' phone number?

2. Part 3:
   Should I select option 1 or option 2? If I choose option 2, do I need to enter the names of both family members?

3. Part 6:
   This section is particularly confusing. I am married and live with my wife. Although I have sufficient income alone to sponsor my parents, but I file taxes jointly with my wife.
   a.) When filling in column 7 of Part 6 for income, should I input my income only?
   b.) In column 20, should I mention the total household income, which includes my wife's income as well? Should I also file I-864A along with I-864 since we file taxes jointly?
 

I understand these are quite detailed inquiries, but any assistance or advice would be immensely helpful. Thank you all in advance for your support.

Hey, congratulations on moving towards the next step! I’d recommend you consult with an experienced immigration attorney. You can always watch a “how to fill out I-864” on YouTube as an alternative.

 Good luck!

[Chancy 6,241]

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On 12/12/2023 at 4:50 PM, Jk1018 said:

1. Part 2:
   a.) For the mailing address of the principal applicant, should I provide the US mailing address where they will be staying or their current home country (India) mailing address where my parents currently reside?
   b.) Column 7: Should I input my phone number or my parents' phone number?

2. Part 3:
   Should I select option 1 or option 2? If I choose option 2, do I need to enter the names of both family members?

3. Part 6:
   This section is particularly confusing. I am married and live with my wife. Although I have sufficient income alone to sponsor my parents, but I file taxes jointly with my wife.
   a.) When filling in column 7 of Part 6 for income, should I input my income only?
   b.) In column 20, should I mention the total household income, which includes my wife's income as well? Should I also file I-864A along with I-864 since we file taxes jointly?

 

1.  For mailing address/phone number, either is fine.

2.  Select 1 - Yes, for both I-864 forms.

3.  For item# 7, enter your individual income only, as instructed in the form.  Use the income figure documented on your evidence of current income, such as your pay stub or employment letter.

 

Note that if you intend to use only your income for sponsorship, you must submit your 1040 + W2 + 1099 + all other schedules, along with the I-864.  An I-864A from your wife is not required at NVC stage if your individual income qualifies, but it could be required by the consulate.  You'll find out only at the interview.  If you want to avoid delay at the interview stage due to this, you may submit I-864A preemptively at NVC stage.

 

I recommend reading and re-reading the I-864 instructions, particularly pages 7 to 9 -- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf

 

[Jk1018 11]

3 hours ago, Chancy said:

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1.  For mailing address/phone number, either is fine.

2.  Select 1 - Yes, for both I-864 forms.

3.  For item# 7, enter your individual income only, as instructed in the form.  Use the income figure documented on your evidence of current income, such as your pay stub or employment letter.

 

Note that if you intend to use only your income for sponsorship, you must submit your 1040 + W2 + 1099 + all other schedules, along with the I-864.  An I-864A from your wife is not required at NVC stage if your individual income qualifies, but it could be required by the consulate.  You'll find out only at the interview.  If you want to avoid delay at the interview stage due to this, you may submit I-864A preemptively at NVC stage.

 

I recommend reading and re-reading the I-864 instructions, particularly pages 7 to 9 -- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf

 

Thank you so much. 🙏
I will also add I-864A at this stage then.