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It was the wrong way? I thought if the petitioner is living with the joint member, they have to file a i864a. Whoops. Well. They accepted the document, they just put that notice. Would it be useful to tell my FIL to gather some assets for documentation and include survivor benefits? Or update the i864a prior to the interview with how much the income increases. It's still a sensitive topic at this immediate time.

Thanks for the reply! The affidavit was actually filed after she had passed. My wife is the petitioner ( filed i864 ) and her father is retired and filed 864a as household member. It’s still a recent development with loss. We have likely several months as we haven’t even gotten an IL yet.

Morning. This is what we received after we submitted our I864 and I864a. "The income reported as stated on form I-864, I-864A is insufficient to overcome the public charge grounds of inadmissibility for visa issuance. To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor may be submitted. For more information visit https://nvc.state.gov/aos and https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p. A consular officer will decide if you meet these requirements at the time of the interview. Note: You, as the sponsor, and any other sponsors household members and joint sponsors, must provide updated or additional evidence for the applicant to present at the time of their interview such as: * Other income * Assets * Proof of current employment Note: You submitted documentation to the National Visa Center through the Consular Electronic Application Center CEAC. You can continue to upload documents to CEAC up until the date of your visa interview." We had spoken with someone before when my MIL was still alive, but with her gone, the pension income has reduced by 50% and I am not quite sure how survivor benefits work in the states. Thanks.

Hi all. We are currently in the last stages and have uploaded everything but the RCMP police certificate. Originally, when we filed our i130, we had both of my wife's parents listed as joint household members. They filed taxes jointly. Sadly her mother passed away in Feb of this year. ( 2024 ) We have been informed by the NVC that we do not meet the requirement for sponsoring as we have listed my wife ( who does not work ) and her father. It is likely that he will gain survivor benefits. Just looking for some advice on what to do - should we collect assets and use them ( 3 cars, all paid off, home paid off, savings account, trust funds ) or ask my wife's sister to joint sponsor us. This is a difficult time and not sure what would be easiest & best to ensure I can be there. We did try to expedite due to situation but it was denied. Appreciate any help/knowledge. Thanks.

Hi! I am currently in Canada. My wife is here visiting me. We are going to submit it online. Is this okay or should she wait until she goes home after the holiday week? Thanks for clarifying! Is there any other form I'm missing other than I-864? I still file the 485 or no?

Hi all! Happy New Years. My wife & I are starting the journey of applying for our CR-1. I'm a Canadian Man & She is a U.S Citizen. After looking at the guides on here, I wanted to ask if we're supposed to file I-864 at the same time, and I am unclear if we're also to file I-485 at the same time. I'm new to this and attempting to get everything right before we file anything and want a smooth process. Can someone clarify if we're to file I-130, 485, and 864 at the same time? Am I missing a form here? Thanks!

I had no idea. The disadvantages of being young.. I am very glad I found this place. That said, I understand the moderation warning. The above post also made it clear. I can delete this post, if you'd like? I sort of got my answer within a few minutes. Haha.

Hi all! I stumbled onto VJ upon researching for my current situation. I did some searching, found some old topics, but I have a few things that I want to ask and get some clarification on. We are currently legally married, we got married in a civil ceremony in September of 2022 this year in Canada, Ontario. We received our official certificate last month. We've been doing on and off LDR for our entire relationship, with several trips between Canada and States. We're planning for our Ceremony in July of 2023, and she is about to leave Canada next month to return home, and to plan more of our ceremony. My job is remote, so I am used to working while in the States while dealing with time zone differences. I was planning on going down to visit her for her birthday in late March. I had heard that I could file for an AoS when I arrive. I do have strong ties to Canada, and I have not fully committed to this idea. We were going to begin the CR-1 visa process post-ceremony, though that could take quite a long time from what I understand. What are some advantages and disadvantages at this state? I know that if I file my AoS, I will not be able to travel until my AD comes back. I am okay with this. I'm looking for what might be the easiest solution to ensure that we are no longer doing LDR every several months. I've never had any issues with visiting the States, and they've always let me go through. This is the first time, however, I will be crossing and telling them I will be visiting for my wife's birthday. Would I qualify to file for my I-130, 485, 785 and 131 once I arrive in the States if I do change my mind when I arrive? Thanks in advance!