Submitting I-864 as unemployed

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As I have been busy preparing this package, I have it almost ready to submit. However, I have come across a few questions.

I have searched the guides and while some forum threads have similar topics, I hope that this will be easier to answer all in one spot. Sorry if any

of this has been asked/repeated before...my apologies ahead of time.

* If I am unemployed and my father is sponsoring the Affidavit of Support, he must fill it out completely and accurately w/ supporting evidence, correct? Must I and what do I supply

with my I-864 ? Regarding the Part I question on the I-864, would he and I check the "I am the _ of _ joint sponsors" boxes or what?

* The vaccination supplement form is required/suggested for K-1 Visa individuals who entered the country having already HAD a medical done elsewhere.

Dr Doane in Halifax, NS, Canada no longer is involved with doing USCIS medicals AS OF the end of 2008.

Apparently, all his "records" have been submitted to the Montreal consulate. How is she supposed to have the supplement filled out now?

* As she has taken my last name, does the discrepancy in names on some documents become irrelevant? I-94 and Canadian passport in maiden name, but SSN

and other such documents in her married name.

Thanks to anyone who can provide assistance. I try to avoid repetition in posting and I hope that what I learn here can benefit others in the future.

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* If I am unemployed and my father is sponsoring the Affidavit of Support, he must fill it out completely and accurately w/ supporting evidence, correct? Must I and what do I supply

with my I-864 ? Regarding the Part I question on the I-864, would he and I check the "I am the _ of _ joint sponsors" boxes or what?

Both you and your father must complete I-864, separately. You will be the primary sponsor and should check "I am the petitioner. I filed or am filing for the immigration of my relative" for item 1. Your father will check "I am the only joint sponsor" for item 1 if nobody else will sponsor your spouse.

If you were not required to file tax return for any of the last 3 years, you need to attach a written statement, explaining why (e.g. unemployed and had no income, income too low. etc.). I would recommend to read the instruction to I-864, but in preparing the written statement, you are expected to

--Write your name, U.S. Social Security number and the words "Form I-864" on the top right corner of the sheet; and

--Write the number and subject of each question for which you are providing additional information.

Regarding your father, in addition to copy of tax transcript or tax return w/ supporting document, he needs to submit the proof of his citizenship (copy of birth certificate, passport, etc.)

* The vaccination supplement form is required/suggested for K-1 Visa individuals who entered the country having already HAD a medical done elsewhere.

Dr Doane in Halifax, NS, Canada no longer is involved with doing USCIS medicals AS OF the end of 2008.

Apparently, all his "records" have been submitted to the Montreal consulate. How is she supposed to have the supplement filled out now?

* As she has taken my last name, does the discrepancy in names on some documents become irrelevant? I-94 and Canadian passport in maiden name, but SSN

and other such documents in her married name.

I will defer the answers to those questions to people adjusting from K-1 and/or changed the name (I am keeping my maiden name).

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As I have usually needed help doing tax forms, does the "year" count from Jan 1st to Dec 31st or is it something different (ie. April)?

Last three years, seeing as this is 2009, would be 2008, 2007, and 2006's tax returns, correct? I worked Jan to Sept of 06' and Apr to Aug of 08, yet my income wasn't enough to

meet requirements. Therefore, I think I will reread (man that's a lot of instructions on the I-864 document) and see if it points me in the right direction.