Immigration Form I 864 Guidance

Summary

Form I-864 is used by sponsors to accept financial responsibility for immigrants. In Utah, only include children in household size if they are dependents. A biological child not living with you nor claimed as a dependent typically wouldnt be included. If your wifes daughter lives with you but is not a dependent, she might not need to be included. Always consult an immigration lawyer for specific advice.

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Hello ****, I'd be happy to help with your immigration form questions. Could you please specify which form you're asking about and what your specific question is? Also, your location will help me provide more accurate information.
Form i-* affidavit of support under section 213A of the INA
Hello ****, Form I-* is used by a sponsor to accept financial responsibility for a person coming to the U.S. Can you specify your questions or concerns regarding this form? Also, could you please share your location?
Utah is my location
Hello ****, as you're in Utah, you can refer to the following general rules regarding Form I-*:
- The sponsor should be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
- The sponsor must be at least 18 years old.
- The sponsor must meet income requirements.
What specific questions do you have?
I am the sponsor and I want to know if i have to include a biological child who does NOT reside with me. I have no legal custody nor do I see them. I pay child support . In Utah they do not go on my taxes as dependant. Would I include this child for household size?
As a sponsor in Utah, for Form I-*, you should consider:
- Only include children in household size if they are your dependents.
- Your biological child not living with you nor claimed as a dependent typically wouldn't be included.
- Always consult with an immigration lawyer for specific advice.
So my wife who I am sponsoring has a daughter who lives with us currently but she is not a dependant on my taxes yet and may not be as she may move back to Canada.... Should I put her as she currently lives with us so I do support her
For Form I-* in Utah, consider:
- If the child is not your dependent and might not be in the future, do not typically include them.
- If the child is your wife's dependent, she should include them in her section.
- Consult an immigration lawyer for specific advice.
Okay there is no section for her to put them i-* is only filled out by me the sponsor
In Utah, for Form I-*:
- Only the sponsor fills the form.
- If the child is not a dependent, they typically aren't included.
- Consult with an immigration attorney for a definitive answer.
Is the number you gave me free advice?
Hello ****, I'm sorry for any confusion but I haven't provided any phone numbers. My role is to provide general legal information online. For specific legal advice, please consult with an immigration lawyer in Utah.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your immigration process.