LucyF

Hello again, Sorry to bother you all. I just realized one more problem - in the instruction of I-864 page 2 it states "If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a continuation sheet, write your name and A-number(if any), at the top of each sheet of paper, indicate the Part and item number to which your answer refers, and date and sign each sheet" - so we have a sort of explanation, not continuation sheet for our joint sponsor's i-864. E.g. it states why Part 6 Item13 is different with his form in our previous submission - because he now has the 2014 tax return, when two months ago he didn't have it yet, and we want to update it. Does he still need to sign this additional explanation sheet? He lives far away. It's a little painful to ask him mail us things again and again. In addition, he signed the form using blue ink....... I know it requires "Type or print legibly in black ink".... Could this be bad? I mean the whole form is typed out, but only the signature is in blue:( Thank you.

They'll do what they will with it - absolute worst (but doubtful) case would be that you get an RFE for the "missing" return. I would expect the two returns are more than enough to keep them happy. I don't really see that you have any problems with this section. I'm expecting that he answered 13.c and 13.c.1 truthfully as to his total income for that year. Hi Randy, My husband was still at college in 2012, so should I uncheck the box of 13, and enter "$0" for 13c please? Thanks again! Yes - I doubt that there's any issue there. Thank you Randy!

Thanks again Dnoblett

They'll do what they will with it - absolute worst (but doubtful) case would be that you get an RFE for the "missing" return. I would expect the two returns are more than enough to keep them happy. I don't really see that you have any problems with this section. I'm expecting that he answered 13.c and 13.c.1 truthfully as to his total income for that year. Hi Randy, My husband was still at college in 2012, so should I uncheck the box of 13, and enter "$0" for 13c please? Thanks again!

Hello again, Thanks for all your previous help (especially Randy and Dnoblett). As I'm going over my documents the last time today, I realized that for the check-box of Part 6 Item 13 on I-864, my husband probably need to leave it blank - because he only filed tax return in 2013 and 2014, not 2012 - he was still a college student at that time and had no income. Is that correct please? He did enter the tax return in 13a to 13b. I guess my real concern is that - if he leaves this check-box blank, would USCIS scans the bar code and ignore the fact he pays tax for the recent two years? Thanks a lot.

That's perfect! No problem. You are the best! Thank you so much!

Hello again, Thanks so much for everyone's help so far. I'm getting ready to file our documents for RFE. However I have one last question: my income is from a college, and schools budget system goes with "academic year". E.g Aug 2014 to July 2015 is counted as a year. So there is no way for me to know the exact amount of my income from this Aug to Dec at this point of a year, it's too early... However I have a letter from my office proving that it will only be more than what is was in 2014. So would that be okay if I use 2014's income of Aug-Dec to estimate this years', and attach a letter to explain please? Thank you.

Thanks so much Dnobeltt and Randy! I really appreciate it. Now I feel a lot more confident about this RFE:)

They ask for what is reported on the tax return - you should report THAT amount, even if it was a joint return. If you live with your husband, there should be no need to separate the incomes. The I864 form does NOT expire until it is replaced. When it IS replaced, they will usually provide a three month grace period during which they will accept either the old or the new forms. See http://candleforlove.com/forums/topic/47720-a-little-confusion-over-the-omb-date-on-the-i-864/ You are awesome Randy! Thank you so much! Another quick question though: in the RFE we received, USCIS asked very particularly about what to include in the employment letter. However, what if the standard employment letter I could get missed certain criteria? For example, it asks about "prospects for the future employment and advancement". That is not stated in the employment letter I could get. However, it is well addressed in an employment extension letter I could gain. Is that sufficient for me to simply include this employment extension letter, and write something to explain? Thank you again!

Hello, Thanks everyone for posting all the useful information. I learned a lot for my green card application:) However here are two questions that I couldn't find a clear answer for: 1. For petitioner I-864 part 6 item 13, should I try to separate my husband (petitioner)'s income from the adjusted gross income in 1040 of our joint tax return? I have my name in 6a-c of part 6, but this item 13 seems to ask for petitioner only. 2. The current I-864 is expiring on 3/31/15, so does that mean I have to mail it out before that, if I'm using this current form? Or only the signature date matters please? Thank you in advance for your time and help! Lucy