ds-260

[rayb]

If she has good ID, the passport should take about 3 months. You can apply without her having the passport, then she will need to provide a copy of it when the petition is approved and is at the NVC. The case can remain at the NVC for as long as it takes.

-Ray B

Mother is waiting for passport and knowing the Philippines, it could take a year. I assume we should wait rather than file with that missing for now? We have all the other documents. What about providing a copy of the application for passport or some proof of having been applied for? Or check "unavailable" for now?

Thanks,

Joel

[LoveUS]

Ray, first of all thanks for your help answering many of the questions that other members have asked. I have read all the pages from this topic and couldn't find the answer, so my apologies if I missed it:

I received email from NVC, which included a Document Cover Sheet:

1) Document Cover Sheet
2) AOS, original and signed
3) Photocopies of Financial Documents:
a) IRS Tax Transcript
b) Fed Income Tax Returns
c) Form W2
d) Evidence of Income
e) Proof of relationship
f) Proof of U.S. status
g) Social Security Earnings Statement
h) Proof of assets

Each of these questions have columns where you put X in: Enclosed, Unavailable and Not applicable

My question is this:
It seems all these options are listed there, because depends on what kind of Form I-864 you need to fill out, you need to provide specific support. Given my case, it would be a form: I-864EZ. When reading what evidence I need to support the form, only IRS Tax Transcript is needed.

Should I just put X next to IRS Tax Transcript and for the rest of items put X in Not Applicable column?

Thank you very much
Regards

[rayb]

Loveus,

Right, "X" items which are already covered by alternative documents (IRS transcript for income tax return copy, etc.).

--Ray B

Ray, first of all thanks for your help answering many of the questions that other members have asked. I have read all the pages from this topic and couldn't find the answer, so my apologies if I missed it:

I received email from NVC, which included a Document Cover Sheet:

1) Document Cover Sheet
2) AOS, original and signed
3) Photocopies of Financial Documents:
a) IRS Tax Transcript
b) Fed Income Tax Returns
c) Form W2
d) Evidence of Income
e) Proof of relationship
f) Proof of U.S. status
g) Social Security Earnings Statement
h) Proof of assets

Each of these questions have columns where you put X in: Enclosed, Unavailable and Not applicable

My question is this:
It seems all these options are listed there, because depends on what kind of Form I-864 you need to fill out, you need to provide specific support. Given my case, it would be a form: I-864EZ. When reading what evidence I need to support the form, only IRS Tax Transcript is needed.

Should I just put X next to IRS Tax Transcript and for the rest of items put X in Not Applicable column?

Thank you very much
Regards

[LoveUS]

Thank you Ray,

Just to clarify, the only document I will be enclosing from that (3a through 3h) check list is the IRS Transcript, as the other documents are not needed to evidence financial support given I only need to fill out I-864EZ. Because I see such things as Proof of relationship, which for example is needed when you submit I-864A. Here is the text directly from NVC site:

Proof of relationship
If you completed Form I-864A, submit evidence that proves your relationship to the sponsor (the person who filed Form I-864). You can prove your relationship by submitting a photocopy of one of the documents below:Birth certificate;
Marriage certificate;
Adoption certificate;
The petitioner or joint sponsor’s most recent Federal Income Tax Returns, if you are listed as a dependent; or
A signed, written statement describing the relationship.

Thanks

[rayb]

Loveus,

I'm not sure if you are going around in circles, but this is what you should be sending:

1. I-864 or I-864EZ
2. IRS transcript for most recent tax year (or copy of Federal income tax return with W2's and/or 1099-MISC forms)
3. Employment verification letter
4. Copy of your US passport ID page or Naturalization Certificate or U.S. birth certificate or Green Card (as proof of U.S. legal status)

For the civil documents section:

1. Two passport-style photos of applicant
2. Copy of police clearance(s)
3. Copy of passport ID page
4. Copy of government issued birth certificate
5. Copy of your birth certificate
6. Copy(ies) of marriage certificate for either or both of you

--Ray B

Thank you Ray,

Just to clarify, the only document I will be enclosing from that (3a through 3h) check list is the IRS Transcript, as the other documents are not needed to evidence financial support given I only need to fill out I-864EZ. Because I see such things as Proof of relationship, which for example is needed when you submit I-864A. Here is the text directly from NVC site:

Proof of relationship
If you completed Form I-864A, submit evidence that proves your relationship to the sponsor (the person who filed Form I-864). You can prove your relationship by submitting a photocopy of one of the documents below:Birth certificate;
Marriage certificate;
Adoption certificate;
The petitioner or joint sponsor’s most recent Federal Income Tax Returns, if you are listed as a dependent; or
A signed, written statement describing the relationship.

Thanks

[LoveUS]

Thanks Ray for clarification. This is very helpful.

[Jennifer Ott]

Ray

I have questions about the 260 form can you help? How do you message privately

[rayb]

Jennifer, Messaage me privately if you prefer not to put your message on the open forum.

--Ray B

I have questions about the 260 form can you help? How do you message privately

[LoveUS]

Question on DS-260

Hi Ray, me again. While filling out DS-260 application for my mom, there is this question:

Have you lived anywhere other than this address since the age of sixteen?

She lived in her home town since the day she was born till about the age of 20, then she got married and moved to another town. All in the same country. When answering this question, should I answer yes to this question and put dates when she lived from birth to marriage or is this question is trying to ask something else?

Thanks

[rayb]

You will start with the most recent address, then work back to the address she had when she turned age 16.

--Ray B

Hi Ray, me again. While filling out DS-260 application for my mom, there is this question:

Have you lived anywhere other than this address since the age of sixteen?

She lived in her home town since the day she was born till about the age of 20, then she got married and moved to another town. All in the same country. When answering this question, should I answer yes to this question and put dates when she lived from birth to marriage or is this question is trying to ask something else?

Thanks

[LoveUS]

You will start with the most recent address, then work back to the address she had when she turned age 16.

--Ray B

Thanks, would that mean I would have to get police clearance from the town she was born as well?

And another question, what to I answer to the question on

Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law?

I doubt she has any formal documents to support the vaccinations and would need to go through medical exam anyway before her interview. Just want to see what people typically should answer here. If I select No, it is asking me for explanation and I don't want to jeopardize the process

[rayb]

1. Normally, the police clearance is usually the national version, for each country in which she has lived or worked.
2. Check "no," and print "Have not completed immigrant medical exam yet."

--Ray B

Thanks, would that mean I would have to get police clearance from the town she was born as well?

And another question, what to I answer to the question on

Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law?

I doubt she has any formal documents to support the vaccinations and would need to go through medical exam anyway before her interview. Just want to see what people typically should answer here. If I select No, it is asking me for explanation and I don't want to jeopardize the process

[LoveUS]

Thanks Ray, another question (hope you don't mind) is something that I find conflicting answers on the web and is more particular to my case:

At the moment I am in the process of filling out DS-260 and in the children section is asks a question:


Is this child immigrating to the U.S. with you?

Is this child immigrating to the U.S. at a later date to join you?

My brother is 17 years old and not married, but because this application is for immediate family (mom) he is not eligible to be included with her in the same application and be processed at the same time. However, the intention is to have mom file for him when she comes over to US as long as he remains under 21 and unmarried (only way to do this through mom anyway).

So my question is what do I answer to these 2 questions? It is a bit tricky question to me, because he is not immigrating under the same application, but at the same time he will be once mom files for him.

Thank you again

[rayb]

Respond "no" to the first question and "yes" to the second question.
--Ray B

Thanks Ray, another question (hope you don't mind) is something that I find conflicting answers on the web and is more particular to my case:

At the moment I am in the process of filling out DS-260 and in the children section is asks a question:


Is this child immigrating to the U.S. with you?

Is this child immigrating to the U.S. at a later date to join you?

My brother is 17 years old and not married, but because this application is for immediate family (mom) he is not eligible to be included with her in the same application and be processed at the same time. However, the intention is to have mom file for him when she comes over to US as long as he remains under 21 and unmarried (only way to do this through mom anyway).

So my question is what do I answer to these 2 questions? It is a bit tricky question to me, because he is not immigrating under the same application, but at the same time he will be once mom files for him.

Thank you again

[kmshah]

DS-260 Help

Hey Guys,

I am new here and not sure where to post so adding to Ds-260. My wife is in india and her native language is Gujarati and DS-260 asks for name in Native language. Is it okay to select Not Available as I don't know how to type in Gujarati. Additional info, all of her documents are only available in English only. Any help is greatly appreciated.