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My spouses interview for a IR1 (Philippines) is coming up in January, I uploaded my I-864 during April 2024 after finishing taxes. I included the income from my job (which meets the requirements), but I also included asset information at the time since the job was fairly new with only 1 year of tenure making $55~60k (dependent on overtime) and previously low income work for 2022 and 2023. Here's the thing: At the time in April 2024, the only version of the I-864 that was available was the 2023 edition (OMB 1615-0075), which technically expired Dec 31st 2023 but everyone was being told to still use it because it was all that was available. I read on the USCIS website that the USCIS at least would still allow it to be used up until February 2025. My salary at work has just now jumped as I was promoted starting the month of January 2025, both my previous salary and my new salary would be more than meeting the poverty guidelines. My assets have increased as most of them were stock investments. (My assets by themselves were also more than sufficient to sponsor the spouse, so that's why I included them as well at the time since my tax transcripts for 2022-2023 were low income.) My plan was to at a minimum update my asset statements from my investment brokerages, retirement accounts, saving and checking accounts, provide my last 2024 paystub covering the total year of 2024 of income from my job, an employment verification letter, and new job title letter at work with salary if I can get one. (This may take awhile to get as HR is exceedingly slow with these...) My question is whether I need to, or should I create a new I-864. No details have changed whatsoever regarding the I-864 except base salary which won't be strongly reflected as the interview is in the immediate near future except I believe on maybe one paystub, and that my assets are a chunk more now more than what they were with the initial i-864 due to the year of 2024 being fairly positive for the market.

Overthinking the i-864 document for the most part.

Thank you for the information and response, I'll keep it in mind as I move forward with this. I was just very worried when I realized that it could be an issue.

I'm very confused after reading the i-864 instructions, specifically this regarding tax transcripts and returns. "If you provide a photocopy of your Federal individual income tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns. Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your Federal individual income tax returns rather than a photocopy unless you filed a joint income tax return with your spouse and are qualifying using only your income" Okay.. So I filed my taxes overseas with an IRS agent as MFJ, obtained an ITIN for my wife earlier this year for future tax filings. I have digital copies of the original 1040 before signing it because I filled it out with an online tax software and then printed and signed it. BUT I do not have the original with signatures, dates from us and the acceptance agent. I'm trying to sponsor my spouse entirely on my own earnings, and my spouse had earnings of $0 last year. I have no issues providing my W2s and my 1099s, but I'm highly concerned that the NVC won't accept the unsigned 1040. Is this a situation where I would have to file form 4506 to retrieve a copy of the original (and wait 2+ months more to submit things..)?

I'd like to order a copy of our PSA version of our ROM from the PSA (psaserbilis) to see if it processed fully. Since our marriage was conducted through Utah's Online option, I'm assuming I input the details of the ROM based as if it was conducted abroad (which it was) so select United States of America. It doesn't seem to provide me the choice of State / City, as those are greyed out.. My main concern with ordering this is that it asks the reason for the request at the bottom, Claim Benefits/ Loan, Employment Abroad/Local, Others, Passport/Travel, School Requirements. I'm thinking to choose Passport/Travel as it seems to be the most relevant to us right now, and choosing United States as the destination. But should this really matter as to the purpose? Is she still going to be able to use the PSA copy she receives for her regular paper needs such as filing surname changes, etc?

Hi all, still waiting for I-130 to be approved but I wanted to start thinking about the vaccinations my wife will need. Where would be the 'best' and safest place for her to get the required vaccines and get proper vaccine record slips to bring to the medical exam when that happens? I read on the USCIS site that the civil surgeon can administer the shots if the beneficary is lacking the appropriate vaccines but I've heard that this can cost substantially more since its a US physician administering the vaccines. Additionally, while the site mentions that all multi-dose vaccines (EXCEPT Covid) only require the first shot for immigration purposes, many of the vaccines are multi-dose vaccines (Varicella and Hepatitis for example.) So I was thinking it might be a good idea for her to go ahead and work on getting them done the next time she's in a major city.

Thanks for the info and responses everyone. Glad to know it's normal (weird to say glad for that lol.)

Filed the I-130 using the USCIS online form filer. Case immediately went to 'Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS' and I received the notice of receipt online and in the mail. It has 'Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you.' on the case home page. Since then, there has been zero changes at all to the case, no notifications, no emails, no contacts to me or her. Estimated time until case decision was originally 8 months but is now at 'Your case is taking longer than expected to process. You will be notified if you need to take any action.' So, is this totally normal? Is this just how the USCIS operates and how cases generally go, total silence/blackbox until a case decision? I was kind of expecting them to reach out periodically to confirm details, request additional things, etc but there's been totally nothing at all. Would there be any use contacting a congressmen or senator from my local state to inquire about my case or would that potentially make things worse? Sorry guys, I'm sure this is a common question, just thought I'd reach out and ask.

I recently sent off a report of marriage packet to the consulate. Every single document that was needed was included, including additionals. The SF Consulate stated that they will not accept RoMs for the Utah Online Marriage option and are suspending it until further notice from the PSA to clarify legal requirements. I'm so confused now. I even sent in a verification letter from Utah that stated the marriage was considered a legal marriage in the state of Utah and would not technically really fall under 'Online proxy' marriages. Yet the Consulate still sent the packet back. Could this be foreshadowing USCIS also bringing up problems with this? I'm really worried and concerned about it now.