Responding To I 864 Rfe

Summary

When responding to an I-864 RFE, its best to provide both joint sponsor information and comprehensive evidence of assets. Organize documents clearly, include explanations for discrepancies, and provide proof of ownership and valuations. If a formal real estate appraisal is unavailable, use tax assessments, comparable sales, or a real estate agents opinion. A Zillow estimate can be included but should be supplemented with other evidence. Avoid omitting pages from appraisals to ensure thorough documentation.

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Yes please. So you think it's not wise to only submit joint sponsor?
Yes, it's wise to address all concerns in the RFE. Submitting both the joint sponsor's information and comprehensive evidence of your assets will strengthen your case. Make sure all financial documents are clear and well-documented.
Would you like specific guidelines on how to present your financial evidence clearly?
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Here's how to clearly present your financial evidence:
- Organize Documents: Group related documents together (e.g., bank statements, property valuations).
- Include Explanations: Add notes explaining any discrepancies or missing information.
- Proof of Ownership: Provide titles, deeds, or other proof of ownership for assets.
- Valuations: Include appraisals or assessments for property values.
- Income Documentation: Provide recent tax returns, pay stubs, and rental income statements.
- Joint Sponsor: Include their complete financial evidence as well.
Would you like more detailed examples for any of these categories?
Does it matter if I don't have a formal real estate appraisal? What could i use instead?
In the absence of a formal real estate appraisal, you can use:
- Tax Assessment Records: Provide recent property tax assessments.
- Comparable Sales: Include sales data for similar properties in the area.
- Real Estate Agent's Opinion: Obtain a written estimate from a licensed real estate agent.
Would you like more details on any of these alternatives?
Yes please
Sure, here are more details on those alternatives:
- Tax Assessment Records: Obtain the most recent property tax assessment from your local government. This will show the assessed value of the property.

- Comparable Sales: Research recent sales of similar properties in your area. Gather information on the sale prices, property sizes, and locations to include as evidence.

- Real Estate Agent's Opinion: Ask a licensed real estate agent to provide a written estimate of your property’s market value. They can base this on current market conditions and comparable sales.
Would you like assistance with any other aspects of your application?
What about only including Zillow estimate?
A Zillow estimate can be included, but it is less formal and may not be as reliable as other methods. It is best to combine it with other evidence like tax assessments or comparable sales to strengthen your case.
Would you like more details on how to present these documents together?
Can i leave some pages of a real estate appraisal out since it's long?
Leaving out pages from a real estate appraisal might lead to incomplete documentation.. and raise questions about the thoroughness of your evidence...........
It's best to include the full appraisal to ensure all details are covered.
Would you like more information on how to organize your documents for submission???