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Yes, of course, the Consular Officer will know the joint sponsor is married filing taxes jointly. That cannot be hidden.

Like I said, the year you sponsor an immigrant is not a good year to delay your tax filing.

Get "We don't want" from your mind. It is very likely, the Consulate will insist on the I-864a from the joint filing spouse. Sending something else won't help. If they insist, the visa will not be issued until they receive the I-864a. The affidavit of support is not just about showing a sponsor is qualified. It's a contract. They want the joint filing spouse's signature on the contract, as it is a joint obligation.

Correct, but also submit an I-864a from the joint filing spouse, even if they have no income. Also, evidence of US Citizenship or a green card, and evidence they actually reside in the USA. (for both of them)

If "future immigrant intent" was an issue, he would not have been admitted to visit. Only actual current immigrant intent upon entry, is an issue of any concern.

If so, they are all "principal applicants" except perhaps the VAC interview. This is why details are so important.

The envelope every immigrant used to get is now transmitted electronically, in the vast majority of cases. There are rare exceptions.

The year you sponsor an immigrant is not the year to delay your tax filing. Yes, upload your complete federal tax return and any applicable W2 or 1099 forms. If employed, upload a current pay stub too. The foreign spouse should at least have a copy of the current pay stub in hand for the interview. That's how they know you STILL qualify.

Staying longer than intended is not an issue. He gets six months. It doesn't sound to me like he has intentions to adjust status, but I will correct an earlier poster by saying that "future intent" to immigrate is not an issue. If it was, he wouldn't have been admitted. When intent or need changes after entry, that's ok. It happens often for lots of reason, including something as simple as deciding you are tired of being apart.

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No. Best to pay as soon as she has the visa in hand. Green card production does not begin until both the fee is paid and she enters the USA. You want the entry to be the final step, not the fee payment, if possible. Yes, you pay online.

Just make three separate appointments, but if you went through NVC, it is NVC who schedules the interview appointments. What exactly are YOU trying to schedule?

Then do as you are asked. "Why" is not an issue to be concerned about.

No, but when asked again, on the DS260 enter Deceased as the location.

It appears that is what you have been asked to do. You have a qualified joint sponsor, right?

Were three separate petitions filed? If so, there are three MNL case numbers. If not, and you are a US Citizen, you made a huge mistake over a year ago. Step children of US citizens are no derivative beneficiaries. They each need their own petition.

Simply type the word Deceased as their place of current residence, both the city and country. No need to correct it. This is a non-issue.

The note is connected to a specific document. Submit that document exactly as directed. Seems like they want it submitted as a public inquiry.

There is no harm in filing the I-129F. One is enough. Do not expect any K3 or K4 visas to result, but it's possible to positively impact the timeline of I-130 approvals.

What exactly does the notice say?

Pay the fee online ASAP. Ask when you get to the POE, but stay together, so it is clear she is not entering before you.

It's clear you understand exactly what they want you to do. Do it. Understanding why is not required.

I want to just add that the subject line requests "legal advice". Legal advice is not available in this forum. Legal advice comes from attorneys licensed to practice law.

The fact is that assets alone are accepted. Not always on the first attempt, but when the assets are the kind that DO qualify, they do work. It's also a fact that people with plenty of liquid assets are understandably reluctant to involve and obligate another responsible adult relative or friend unnecessarily. "Get a joint sponsor" is much easier for an uninvolved VJ member to type than it is for a petitioner to actually accomplish.

Not enough context. This document was issued by which government authority and for what purpose?