I-864 question - please need an advice

[pandorabox]

Me and wife feeling form I-864, the question is:

She is a petitioner for me (US CITIZEN), but she doesn't work now, because we have a baby. I have a valid EAD and have been working a year...making around (75000 year). How should I file the I-864? Should I fill it under her name, because she is petitioning for permanent residency or should I fill it under my name? Can you suggest me what to do people. If I file it under her name should I write her income as a ZERO? Wouldn't it be a problem? Thank you.

[rayb]

Your wife, as the petitioner, has to be the primary sponsor, whether she has any income or not. With your EAD, you "might" be accepted as the "household member" co-sponsor and your income shown on form I-864A. But your acceptance as a co-sponsor is not guaranteed.

--Ray B

Me and wife feeling form I-864, the question is:

She is a petitioner for me (US CITIZEN), but she doesn't work now, because we have a baby. I have a valid EAD and have been working a year...making around (75000 year). How should I file the I-864? Should I fill it under her name, because she is petitioning for permanent residency or should I fill it under my name? Can you suggest me what to do people. If I file it under her name should I write her income as a ZERO? Wouldn't it be a problem? Thank you.

[Jamaicalove2008]

Where do I start? Please help

Hello!

I'm from California. someone can help me out. I've been reading some of the posts and it's apparent that folks on here know what their talking about, so maybe someone can help me too . In 2008 I met my now fiancé in Jamaica. He has been with me in California since Jan 31st of this year on a visitor visa with every intentions on going back to Jamaica, but now we're trying to see what we can do to get married and make or union official. As I said the plan was for him to come and go back to Jamaica, but we both know this is what we want. I've been hearing and reading so much, that now the process seems confusing. At first I read it was best for him to go back to Jamaica then return on a fiancé visa, then I visited sites that say that since he is here we should just get married and then amend his status. He was granted his U.S. visa December of 2013, and this is his first visit here. The visa is for 10 years, with multiple entries not to exceed 6 months. I contacted a lawyer but she is trying to charge $1500.00 in fees, which is why I came back to the internet to see if I can figure this out. Is a lawyer necessary? Also.... would someone mind outlining the process (steps) that I need to take to get married, and the steps that would follow so he can gain his citizenship and be able to support us. I know this is a lot to ask, but I would sooo appreciate any assistance. Thanks

Jennifer

[rayb]

Jamaica Love,

A quoted attorney fee of $1,500 for a complete conversion submittal (I-130 and I-485 with supporting documents) is a fair legal price.

In answer to your question, however, you don't need an attorney do do this for you, if you are thorough and have someone else review your paperwork.

1. Start with the I-130 package, including G-325A for each of you, and citizenship, marriage and arrival status documents. Set aside a check for $420 to cover this.
2. Get an immigrant medical exam completed by a USCIS-listed doctor ( go to: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?ac...ffice_type=CIV ) on orm I-693 in a sealed envelope. Fee will be around $300.
3. Complete the I-485, I-765 and I-131 forms and include supporting documents. Fee will be $1,070.
4. Complete the sponsorship package with I-864, tax return, W2 and employment verification documents.

Send all the above to:
USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

--Ray B

Hello!

I'm from California. someone can help me out. I've been reading some of the posts and it's apparent that folks on here know what their talking about, so maybe someone can help me too . In 2008 I met my now fiancé in Jamaica. He has been with me in California since Jan 31st of this year on a visitor visa with every intentions on going back to Jamaica, but now we're trying to see what we can do to get married and make or union official. As I said the plan was for him to come and go back to Jamaica, but we both know this is what we want. I've been hearing and reading so much, that now the process seems confusing. At first I read it was best for him to go back to Jamaica then return on a fiancé visa, then I visited sites that say that since he is here we should just get married and then amend his status. He was granted his U.S. visa December of 2013, and this is his first visit here. The visa is for 10 years, with multiple entries not to exceed 6 months. I contacted a lawyer but she is trying to charge $1500.00 in fees, which is why I came back to the internet to see if I can figure this out. Is a lawyer necessary? Also.... would someone mind outlining the process (steps) that I need to take to get married, and the steps that would follow so he can gain his citizenship and be able to support us. I know this is a lot to ask, but I would sooo appreciate any assistance. Thanks

Jennifer