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Do I need to have an I-864 Affidavit of Support even if my son is residing in the US under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals act?
Asked on Sep 18th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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I am petitioning for my son to become a permanent resident. I filed the I-130 petition for alien relative and have been approved. NVC now instructs me to fill out form I-864 affidavit of support.
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Yes, you need to file the I-864 regardless of where your son is residing and what his status is.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2013 at 4:44 AM
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Yes, as a petitioner you still have to do an affidavit of support for him. However, there are some other important things you must consider.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Yes you have to.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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Yes. An affidavit of support is always required from the petitioner/sponsor whether you are employed or not. It does not matter that your son has already been granted DACA.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2013 at 9:40 AM