DCF London Processing
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Re: DCF London Processing
On part 6 of I-864 it refers to I- 864P, which states the minimum income as $21,550 (For our household of 2), which we would be considerably above. And then in part 7 of the I-864 it says you only need to fill in about assets if below the threshold on part 6.
Just checking that the income Being over the threshold is enough, otherwise I’ll have to look at the assets aspect as well.
Just checking that the income Being over the threshold is enough, otherwise I’ll have to look at the assets aspect as well.
As I said, sounds ominous
#63
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Look at pages 7-8 of this guidance from CLINIC. (Note the guidance is from 2018 and is partly out of date).
One might be surprised how common it is to meet the requirement. In my experience, it was usually assets inherited from deceased parents.
One might be surprised how common it is to meet the requirement. In my experience, it was usually assets inherited from deceased parents.
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When the time comes our (my) Sponsor can take a look at this.
Thinking of Sponsors, is it acceptable to have a Sponsor who is retired? Is there an upper age limit for a Sponsor?
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Re: DCF London Processing
On part 6 of I-864 it refers to I- 864P, which states the minimum income as $21,550 (For our household of 2), which we would be considerably above. And then in part 7 of the I-864 it says you only need to fill in about assets if below the threshold on part 6.
Just checking that the income Being over the threshold is enough, otherwise I’ll have to look at the assets aspect as well.
Just checking that the income Being over the threshold is enough, otherwise I’ll have to look at the assets aspect as well.
Rene
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Re: DCF London Processing
The new public charge form for immigrant visa is the DS-5540. The USCIS form is I-944. The USCIS form wants credit reports, it appears that the State Department form does not. It appears that health insurance information needs to be supplied.
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I thought that form I-944 would not apply to any of us in this thread as we are going via the Consular Processing route. It was my understanding that the I-944 is required if the beneficiary is going through the green card application process from within the United States, and applying for Adjustment of Status (i.e. through form I-485). Please correct me if I'm wrong, however.
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I was aware of the DS-5540 form, although it remains unclear whether the London US Embassy will be specifically asking for it when they resume interviews in July. It would probably be a good idea to have one completed just in case.
I thought that form I-944 would not apply to any of us in this thread as we are going via the Consular Processing route. It was my understanding that the I-944 is required if the beneficiary is going through the green card application process from within the United States, and applying for Adjustment of Status (i.e. through form I-485). Please correct me if I'm wrong, however.
I thought that form I-944 would not apply to any of us in this thread as we are going via the Consular Processing route. It was my understanding that the I-944 is required if the beneficiary is going through the green card application process from within the United States, and applying for Adjustment of Status (i.e. through form I-485). Please correct me if I'm wrong, however.
According to US Dept of State website
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...tionnaire.html
"Public Charge Questionnaire
Applicants may be asked to present a completed DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire, at their visa interview. Applicants are encouraged to prepare the form and any supporting evidence prior to their interview.
- Applicants may download the DS-5540 here
- Applicants may review this information on the DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire
- Applicants may scan and upload completed DS-5540 under the principal applicant in CEAC. Applicants may bring a copy to their interview.
- Applicants may want to consider gathering any required supporting documents they wish to provide. Supporting evidence and documentation should not be uploaded to CEAC, but applicants may prepare and bring to their interview those items they would like the consular officer to consider.
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Re: DCF London Processing
I suspect as we hear accounts of more and more people attending their CR-1/IR-1 interviews from July onwards, we will have a better idea of if/when the London Embassy begins to ask for the DS-5540.
The part that we are unsure about with the DS-5540 is showing evidence of health insurance for the beneficiary. As my spouse (petitioner) may not have a job immediately lined up upon our arrival in the US (I don't think this will be an unusual scenario for DCF filers) she wouldn't simply be able to add me on to her work insurance plan. Therefore, we might have to look into private health insurance until I start work, which from what I understand, can be incredibly expensive.
The part that we are unsure about with the DS-5540 is showing evidence of health insurance for the beneficiary. As my spouse (petitioner) may not have a job immediately lined up upon our arrival in the US (I don't think this will be an unusual scenario for DCF filers) she wouldn't simply be able to add me on to her work insurance plan. Therefore, we might have to look into private health insurance until I start work, which from what I understand, can be incredibly expensive.
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I suspect as we hear accounts of more and more people attending their CR-1/IR-1 interviews from July onwards, we will have a better idea of if/when the London Embassy begins to ask for the DS-5540.
The part that we are unsure about with the DS-5540 is showing evidence of health insurance for the beneficiary. As my spouse (petitioner) may not have a job immediately lined up upon our arrival in the US (I don't think this will be an unusual scenario for DCF filers) she wouldn't simply be able to add me on to her work insurance plan. Therefore, we might have to look into private health insurance until I start work, which from what I understand, can be incredibly expensive.
The part that we are unsure about with the DS-5540 is showing evidence of health insurance for the beneficiary. As my spouse (petitioner) may not have a job immediately lined up upon our arrival in the US (I don't think this will be an unusual scenario for DCF filers) she wouldn't simply be able to add me on to her work insurance plan. Therefore, we might have to look into private health insurance until I start work, which from what I understand, can be incredibly expensive.
Just had a quick look at the form.
The DS-5540 form asks if it is in place Yes or No. If No it seeks info on whether it will be within 30 days and the details.
I presume this only applies to the Beneficiary of the visa and not the USC?
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The I-130 approval letter we just got through the mail said the Embassy would be in touch within 5 weeks, instead of the 8 weeks that's usually quoted. Can we read into this? 5 weeks would be 17 June for us. I'm wondering if the green card ban has reduced the number of people eligible for a visa appointment but perhaps that is just hopeful thinking.
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The I-130 approval letter we just got through the mail said the Embassy would be in touch within 5 weeks, instead of the 8 weeks that's usually quoted. Can we read into this? 5 weeks would be 17 June for us. I'm wondering if the green card ban has reduced the number of people eligible for a visa appointment but perhaps that is just hopeful thinking.
We're still waiting for our NOA1...fingers crossed we hear back this week.
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The I-130 approval letter we just got through the mail said the Embassy would be in touch within 5 weeks, instead of the 8 weeks that's usually quoted. Can we read into this? 5 weeks would be 17 June for us. I'm wondering if the green card ban has reduced the number of people eligible for a visa appointment but perhaps that is just hopeful thinking.
Also I guess there has been a reduction in forms to be processed maybe due to restrictions on who can enter US at this time?
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