I-864 update questions

[Kabedi3166 5]

In anticipating my husband's CR1 interview, I understand I should have an updated I-864 with this year's income information as sole fiscal sponsor. I would like some clarification on the following if anyone can advise: 

• I am self-employed but had income well over the threshold. I have filed my 2024 tax returns, will submitting these plus 1099s be sufficient as an update? As a consultant without a W-2 job, should I also submit assets to help with proof?
• My husband's job will be able to continue after he immigrates as he works for an intl company. Should we send proof to show this as an additional source of household income?
• We have submitted I-130s (only very recently) to have my two stepkids join us. Do I need to indicate them as family members I am sponsoring who will follow more than 6 mos after the principal immigrant in Section 4 of I-864? If they will be taken into consideration, my income is barely enough to sponsor so would need assets + husband's salary also to be considered.
• Finally, do we submit updated I-864 in CEAC portal or just have my husband bring it to the interview? 

 

Thank you! 

[pushbrk 13,181]

2 hours ago, Kabedi3166 said:

In anticipating my husband's CR1 interview, I understand I should have an updated I-864 with this year's income information as sole fiscal sponsor. I would like some clarification on the following if anyone can advise: 

• I am self-employed but had income well over the threshold. I have filed my 2024 tax returns, will submitting these plus 1099s be sufficient as an update? As a consultant without a W-2 job, should I also submit assets to help with proof?
• My husband's job will be able to continue after he immigrates as he works for an intl company. Should we send proof to show this as an additional source of household income?
• We have submitted I-130s (only very recently) to have my two stepkids join us. Do I need to indicate them as family members I am sponsoring who will follow more than 6 mos after the principal immigrant in Section 4 of I-864? If they will be taken into consideration, my income is barely enough to sponsor so would need assets + husband's salary also to be considered.
• Finally, do we submit updated I-864 in CEAC portal or just have my husband bring it to the interview? 

 

Thank you! 

So, yes complete, sign and upload a new I-864 using the recently new version of the I-864.  Ignore the step children for now, but if your income is barely enough to qualify for them, yes, do state and document your liquid assets and add your husband's income (converted to dollars) in part 6, line 8 and provide the evidence this income will continue, and evidence of his current income, like a pay stub, or best, just the offer letter accompanying his job transfer.