Palmer30

Hello all,

My wife (USC) and I (UKC) are part way through our application via DCF London.

We have filed our i-130 and have received the NOA of its acceptance. Just awaiting the following NOA with our case number/instructions to proceed etc

I have been looking at the next stages to make sure I am preprepared, and I have a question regarding the i-864.

My wife is living in the UK and is my sponsor. She will be completing the i-864. Will she need to source and provide original copies of her tax returns and 1099 forms?

Also, on the same subject, we require a joint sponsor which will be my MIL (in Texas). When she completes her i-864, will she have to post her completed signed i-864 along with originals of her tax return, 1099, bank statements to us in the UK, as we are filing at London?

Are scanned copies acceptable?

As mentioned, I haven’t received the instructions yet, just researching online. Any help appreciated.

Thanks!

Rete

Copies are fine but the application itself must be the original with an original signature. One way of showing it is original is to have it signed with a blue ink pen. Instead of copies why not order tax transcripts from the IRS. Your MIL can do this not sure about your wife.

Noorah101

Yes, your wife should include US tax returns or tax transcripts.

The joint sponsor's I-864 should be an original. Supporting documents can be photocopies. Don't forget to have the joint sponsor include proof of US citizenship.

Rene

scrubbedexpat099

Does MIL have a spouse?

Palmer30

Thankyou, I will make sure to allow enough time for the i-864 to reach us in the UK.
Financial documents and the joint sponsors proof of US citizenship will be scanned and e-mailed over.

Palmer30

Yes and they both individually qualify for the requirements of a joint sponsor.
How come?

scrubbedexpat099

Some have suggested an I 864a in such circumstances and of course it impacts household size.

Noorah101

An I-864a is only needed if one parent alone doesn't earn enough. I'm this case, they do.

Rene

Palmer30

Yes both of my inlaws qualify individually.

On the same subject, I received a letter today from London with my case number and instructions to proceed! Just under 10 days from NOA 1, thats quick!

Now... time to get to work!

Palmer30

Am I right in saying that the DS260 and the Affidavit of Support fees are payable to the London Embassy on the day of the visit?

Documentation mentions “Choose and Agent and pay fees” prior to completing DS-260.

talesof

It seems like if you're DCF, a lot of the instructions don't apply. I don't believe there are Affidavit of Support fees for DCF filters.

MidAtlantic

For DCF in London the London Embassy instructions apply; https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/famil...tion/overview/

Palmer30

Has anyone filing via DCF London online having troubles submitting their financial documents?

I have completed and submitted my DS-260 and I have the printed the certificate with the barcode ready to take to the interview. Status is now completed and "ready".

I now need to submit my financial and civil documents as per the instructions in "Steps 4-6 - USCIS Website" and also on my confirmation letter, however when following the instructions and links provided, there is no physical place to submit when logged on my CEAC account?

I am clearly missing something?

Palmer30

Reading the link you posted and to add to my message above, it appears that I just go ahead and arrange the medical and take my I-864 along with all the supporting documents to my interview? There is no submission of documents online prior to the interview?

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/famil...ow-to-apply-2/

Should I be expecting to receive another letter with further instructions?