US Immigration from Finland

Hello ! Got approved for I29-F a while ago and now waiting for further information which should come soon I'd say max 2 more weeks. However I'll be staying in states for 5 weeks more and was wondering if I could do my online application from here, once i get the letter to my home country ,and ask my family member to give all needed information. Or should I just wait til I get back ? I'd basically like to schedule the date for medical examination and the interview in advance ,so once I'm back to my country those would be the only things to do . So is it realistic or will I be spending lot more time in my country?

I know most of us that are just starting the AOS process for our K1 Visa are essentially in the same boat with this new form but can someone please talk me off the anxiety ledge!!!

sooo my spouse led a VERY simple life in Finland.... she never went to University and she only holds a vocational certificate (equivalent to high school diploma) that she received in 1981. But with this she still held/had ONLY 1 job for the last 30 years that she just quit to move here. She also has never taken formal English classes, but she can speak pretty decently.... just learned as her life went on. She has money in Finland, but otherwise doesn t own or owe anything to anyone!

I feel like the form should be easy for us, but because she has little I feel like it s harder to prove our case.... oy vey. I feel like I need to get a lawyer but I ve literally done everything myself for her without ANY hiccups....

please coming give me advice.... get a lawyer or try to do this?

Karina

So I am working on my wife's 1-944. I am making sure I am answering each question carefully....The number of individuals in the household which should include stepchildren. I am assuming I add MY 3 kids because they are legally her stepchildren, BUT she has no financial responsibility over them as they are shared between my ex and I. Am I on the right train of thought here? Thanks.

Karina

Part 2. Family Status (Your Household) USCIS will review your family status as a factor in the public charge inadmissibility determination, which includes an assessment of your household, as defined in 8 CFR 212.21(d). The term child includes stepchildren and adopted children, as provided in INA section 101(b)(1). Item Number 1. Household.

The following individuals are part of your household: 1. If you are 21 years of age or older, or under the age of 21 and married, list the following household members in Part 2., as applicable:

A. You;

B. Your spouse, if physically residing with you;

C. Your children (under the age of 21 and unmarried) physically residing with you;

D. Your other children (under the age of 21 and unmarried) not physically residing with you for whom you provide or are required to provide at least 50 percent of financial support, as evidenced by a child support order or agreement, a custody order or agreement, or any other order or agreement specifying the amount of financial support to be provided by you;

E. Any other individuals (including a spouse not physically residing with you) to whom you provide, or are required to provide, at least 50 percent of the individual s financial support, or who are listed as a dependent on your federal income tax return; and

F. Any individual who provides to you at least 50 percent of your financial support, or who lists you as a dependent on his or her federal income tax return.

So I am just started filling out my spouse's 1485 packet and came across the information regarding the I944. So the I864 is regarding MY ability to help support her, correct? And the I944 is a newer form for this process and it will show her financial situation from back in Finland, correct? I am a little overwhelmed to say the least....as this seems incredibly daunting. Do we need to get her banking and tax forms from back in Finland? Any advice would be appreciated.

Karina and Auli