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DCF Filing Documents A Few Questions

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A couple questions as I am gathering documents for both parts of the process. I feel that I have all the documents prepared for the preliminary petition for my wife as follows (found in the DCF Filing guide)

 

 

  1. Forms:
    1. Visa appointment confirmation
    2. I-864 (completed by petitioner)
    3. DS-260 Consular Electronic Application Center - Print Application
    4. DS-260 Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration - Confirmation Page

  1. Notarizations and translations (see example of format required by the US embassy attached):
    1. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s birth certificate
    2. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s hukou
    3. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s criminal background check
    4. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s marriage certificate
    5. Notarization/translation of petitioner’s marriage certificate
    6. Notarization/translation of child(ren)’s birth certificate

  1. Proof of bona fide marriage:
    1. Photos
    2. US Consular Report of Birth Abroad for children (if applicable) (copy)
    3. Child(ren)’s passport’s biodata page (if applicable) (copy)
    4. Any other evidence which proves the legitimacy of your relationship (e.g. marriage certificates, joint apartment/housing lease, matching passport stamps for travel abroad, etc.)

  1. Financials:
    1. Petitioner’s 1040 tax returns (at least three years)
    2. Petitioner’s savings account statements
    3. Letter from petitioner’s US employer (if applicable)
    4. Beneficiary’s savings account statement
    5. Misc. financials (e.g. IRA statements, etc.)

  1. Supplemental Financials (if required):
    1. Joint-sponsorship I-864 (completed by petitioner’s relative)
    2. Joint-sponsor’s passport biodata page (copy)
    3. Joint-sponsor’s 1040 tax returns (at least three years)

  1. Copies:
    1. Beneficiary’s passport biodata page (copy)
    2. Beneficiary’s national identification card (copy)
    3. Petitioner’s passport biodata page (copy)
    4. Petitioner’s birth certificate (copy)
    5. Petitioner’s Chinese resident permits (copy)

  1. Miscellaneous:
    1. Beneficiary’s six 2-inch passport photos
    2. Beneficiary’s resume
    3. Copies of two emails sent by Immigration Visa Unit

 

 

 

But the following documents (I will highlight in red and explain why im confused) are unsure to me, and need some guidance.

 

 

 

  1. Forms:
    1. Visa appointment confirmation
    2. I-864 (completed by petitioner)
    3. DS-260 Consular Electronic Application Center - Print Application
    4. DS-260 Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration - Confirmation Page

  1. Notarizations and translations (see example of format required by the US embassy attached):
    1. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s birth certificate
    2. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s hukou
    3. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s criminal background check
    4. Notarization/translation of beneficiary’s marriage certificate
    5. Notarization/translation of petitioner’s marriage certificate
    6. Notarization/translation of child(ren)’s birth certificate

  1. Proof of bona fide marriage:
    1. Photos
    2. US Consular Report of Birth Abroad for children (if applicable) (copy)
    3. Child(ren)’s passport’s biodata page (if applicable) (copy)
    4. Any other evidence which proves the legitimacy of your relationship (e.g. marriage certificates, joint apartment/housing lease, matching passport stamps for travel abroad, etc.)

  1. Financials:
    1. Petitioner’s 1040 tax returns (at least three years)
    2. Petitioner’s savings account statements
    3. Letter from petitioner’s US employer (if applicable)
    4. Beneficiary’s savings account statement
    5. Misc. financials (e.g. IRA statements, etc.)

  1. Supplemental Financials (if required):
    1. Joint-sponsorship I-864 (completed by petitioner’s relative)
    2. Joint-sponsor’s passport biodata page (copy)
    3. Joint-sponsor’s 1040 tax returns (at least three years)

  1. Copies:
    1. Beneficiary’s passport biodata page (copy)
    2. Beneficiary’s national identification card (copy)
    3. Petitioner’s passport biodata page (copy)
    4. Petitioner’s birth certificate (copy)
    5. Petitioner’s Chinese resident permits (copy)

  1. Miscellaneous:
    1. Beneficiary’s six 2-inch passport photos
    2. Beneficiary’s resume
    3. Copies of two emails sent by Immigration Visa Unit

 

 

Firstly, the I-864, I need to print out and add anything that did not come up in the type by hand correct? Also I need to sign it by hand in black ink? No E-Signatures correct?

 

2. I only have one year of tax returns (for 2012) and 2013 and 2014 I was a full time volunteer for my church, and had an income of zero. How do I explain this to the CO, and what paperwork do I need to provide? I have a letter of being called as a representative for the church, that is signed by the leader of the entire church and the duration of the time, and also I have a letter of completion of service and the date of completion. Any advice?

 

3. Same question as the first: My mother is the joint sponsor, and so she has filled out this form, does she need to print this out, and sign it with black ink like my own form, or can she send it via email with an E-Signature?

 

4. Passport and Birth Cert are both fine? Photo copies make the most sense?

 

5. My mothers tax records are many pages long, some years it tops 100 pages. Does she need to give me HARD COPIES of ALL of this tax info? Whats the procedure on this?

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks.

 

 

Nathan&Min

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dnoblett

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DCF consists of two stages.

 

Initial petition filing at the USCIS office either in Beijing or in Guangzhou. This involves the following forms and documents:

  • I-130
  • G-325a (Two one from petitioner and one from beneficiary)
  • G-1145 (optional)
  • Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.
  • A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)
  • A copy of your notary marriage certificate (and notary english translation)
  • If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents)
  • A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died)
  • G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated.
  • One passport-type photo (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
  • G-325A filled out by the non-US Citizen spouse signed and dated.
  • One passport-type photo (see specification) of the non-US Citizen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
  • Evidence of a bonafide marriage

The second half of the process happens later just before visa interview. It involves all the other documents you indicated above.

  • Everything you quoted is needed later for the visa interview.

 

As for your questions:

 

1. Yes if cannot fill in a blank in the form handwrite in the answer after printing and yes it is signed in ink, there is no electronic signature.

2. As for the financial evidence, many simply file a late ZERO returns for the years where they technically did not need to file a return, and attach them to the I-864.

3. Yes

4. Yes photocopies, and either can be used as proof of citizenship.

5. Easier for her to contact IRS and order a simple transcript if the return is that bulky. https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

 

Lastly in order for you to provide your required I-864 you will also need to provide evidence that you have not given up your US Domicile. See: http://candleforlove.com/forums/tags/forums/Domicile/

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I have looked it up and most people have said that you explain why you didn't file. In my case I was being supported by my Church for those two years, and had zero personal income. Is this fine?

I believe the newest version of the I-864 has a line to indicate this.

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