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Neither the Petitioner or Beneficiary has any dealings with NVC for a K visa. There's no need to assume. Somebody who knows will be along shortly to provide the correct answers.

The standard process, is that a family member with access to your family book, takes it to the Gong Zheng Chu (Government Notarial Office) and a Notarial Birth Certificate is produced. Anything you received at birth would not be a birth certificate in this context. I don't have any idea what that would be, as China uses family books, not birth certificates, unless it's needed for a purpose like this.

I meant exactly what I said. Words mean things here.

Maybe you are confused, because that is not what I said.

Yes, that is the correct procedure. A complete copy of the federal tax return including all schedules, W2, and 1099 forms. Please note there are several kinds of "tax transcripts". What is relevant here is the Tax Return Transcript. I-864 instructions are clear about return or return transcript. The word or is there for a reason.

Incorrect. Both deal with NVC. It's also ok, if it is only the petitioner who ever logs in. Petitioner must provide the affidavit of support and supporting documents, and the beneficiary must provide additional documents and an actual visa application. But, it does not matter who logs in. Either or both, is ok. See what needs to be done and make your own plan. It's almost always the petitioner who pays the fees.

No. To combine income you use the "a", the I-864a. No shortcuts. Time to become an A-Student of the I-864 instructions, which make this abundantly clear. Failing to do so, is foolish indeed.

That person files nothing unless their income is needed to qualify. Otherwise the "a". A person supporting themselves and filing their own tax return is also not counted in the Joint sponsors' household.

OK then. You've got a start. Now is the time to study those I-864 instructions and learn how to combine income with your household member. Once you've done the homework, you may well have other questions. That's why we're here.

The best you can do is the best you can do. If you sell your house, the proceeds are liquid and would need to remain liquid until your spouse's visa is issued. With regard to your sister, you would need to first determine whether she will be combining income with you or acting as a joint sponsor qualifying on her own. From the details you have explained, I would suggest that if there are no additional household members to be counted, that you combine income with your sister/household member and she does the I-864a. You can then qualify now. Become an A-Student of the I-864 instructions (separate PDF from the forms). You don't mention whether the petition is already approved and at NVC or not. My recommendation above is based on the case already being at NVC, and there are no more household members to be counted for you or your sister. Please clarify.

While your feelings are understandable, expressing them is not helpful to you. Answering questions I already asked, and providing details would help us help you. You mention a sister who lives in your house but only has social security as her income. If you plan to combine income with her, she would not be a "joint sponsor". She would be your "household member". Words mean things and details matter. Please clarify so we can provide meaningful advice. OK?

Equity in the primary residence is not considered liquid. If you can document significant equity, that's a positive thing, but will not be considered liquid in terms of qualifying. Did you plan to combine income with your sister, or does she have enough to qualify on her own?

No, it doesn't. It's natural to think that, but all experience indicates NVC assigns the case based on the current residence address on the I-130 with no regard whatsoever to the Consulate Requested. The clear reason, from experience, is that they don't yet have any justification (evidence or residence or citizenship) to send to a Consulate in a country where the applicant does not live.

A "joint sponsor" never files an I-864a. That's for a household member, and even then only when it's a joint tax filing spouse or a household member who is combining income with the petitioner. If the petitioner and her same house living sister are combining income, then sister is "Household member" not joint sponsor. (Note the term "co-sponsor" does not apply anywhere in this context.) If the sister qualifies on her own, she should be the "Joint Sponsor" and provide an I-864. The Petitioner and anybody she doesn't directly support will not be counted in her household. This kind of situation can get quite complicated depending on how many people live in the same house, as just living there and being related in a certain way, does not necessarily mean they count in the household. Typically, no letter from the IRS is needed. Just check the box that says they were not required to file. NVC and the Consular Officer know people with only SS income don't need to file a tax return. Presumably, if the sister's only income is Social Security, she would not be my first choice as a joint sponsor. More information is needed for better advice.

Correct but you do not need to delay paying fees or anything else. The change can happen in the background. Not sure what evidence you have or what a SOFA card is but you probably have what is needed. Guessing the SOFA card is enough, as it is in lieu of a visa. Perhaps she also has a visa or at least an entry stamp to go with the SOFA card.

Absolutely. Reading through this I see three huge red flags and maybe 4 but the OP has not been clear about how many visits and for how long. First flag is the reverse age difference in a country where that is not culturally accepted. Second is the Egyptian husband's family not knowing about the marriage of four years. Third is the reason they don't know, which speaks to red flag number one. Consular Officers do not have "love radar". That's why the term "bona fide" is used in connection with the marital relationship. Behavior speaks louder than words. People in bona fide relationships do what is necessary to spend significant time together. That CAN overcome pretty much any red flag. If that has not occurred, that's red flag number 4. For me and other senior members here, it's also a red flag that this discussion is with only the visa applicant, with petitioner absent.

Case number for Jakarta will be assigned first thing. It requires action to change it.

Not exactly. NVC will assign a case number and Embassy/Consulate as stated on the beneficiary's current address at the time the petition was filed. They will ignore that the petition indicated Frankfort. The petitioner needs to directly request the transfer through the pubic inquiry form, and provide any documentation needed for the transfer to be accepted. Don't expect them to notice the DS260 address and change it on their own. Nothing more from USCIS is correct though. You should have an email from NVC soon.

Correct. Unfortunately this homework is best done before the exam. While you may have had grounds to file directly with the Consulate in your country, you now probably don't have grounds for any kind of expedite. Everybody's children grow up fast. Nothing unique about your situation at this point. At least not based on anything you wrote.

I see this as a non-issue, the way you described it. No need to do anything.

My first sentence applies to you. The second sentence is extra information about the USA. You need a birth certificate from Libya. Here's how to get it. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Libya.html Birth Certificates Available Fees: 500 Libyan Dirham = 0.5 LYD Document Name: “Chahadat AL Milade” in Arabic. Issuing Authority: The Civil Status Office Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Printed on A-4 white sheet paper and has a vertical barcode and a stamp. Rectangular red stamp bearing the following transcription: Department of Civil Status, 500 Dirhem, In exchange of civil status services. Round blue stamp with the following transcription: Ministry of Interior, Agency of Civil Affairs, Name of the Civil Status Office’s branch. Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Civil Status Officer on Behalf of the municipality. Registration Criteria: Registration is not required Procedure for Obtaining: To obtain a Libyan birth certificate, non-national applicants must send all pertinent information (including name, date and place of birth, and full names of parents) to their respective Embassy in Tripoli. That Embassy will then make a formal request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to obtain the certificate from the appropriate municipality. Libyan applicants, or a friend or relative of the applicant, must appear in person at the appropriate municipality office. One must provide his or her family book. Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. Alternate Documents: None Exceptions: None Comments: None

Previous responses are correct, but incomplete. You are the primary sponsor no matter what, but if your spouse has either clearly sufficient liquid assets that can be documented, those assets can be used to meet the requirements. Further, if your spouse has a job that will continue once in the USA from the same source, their income can be used as well. If neither of those is true, you will need a qualified joint sponsor, or to return to the USA and get a job with enough income before proceeding. Now is the time to download and become an A-Student of the I-864 instructions.

Just reconfirming, birth certificates must come from the country of birth. In the USA, each State, issues birth certificates, but they are States of the USA.

Correct, but by the time the petition is filed, your now fiancé will be your spouse. Marry first, then spouse files the petition. I always advise giving a generic but truthful answer to the purpose of your visit. That a wedding, even your own, is one of your agenda items, is irrelevant. You'll face more scrutiny if you say you are entering the USA to get married.

And thanks for typing all three words Tax Return Transcript. However, that is not "always" available. A complete tax return with all schedules, W2 and 1099 forms is also acceptable. That's why the word "or" is in the instructions. I agree a Tax Return Transcript is preferrable, but it is not "always" available.