Can my sponsor send i864 in separate mail
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines, the I-864, Affidavit of Support, must be submitted with the initial petition package. This means that your sponsor should submit the I-864 along with the other required documents, such as the I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, or the I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker.
However, if your sponsor is unable to submit the I-864 with the initial petition package, they may be able to submit it separately, but only under certain circumstances.
According to the USCIS, if the sponsor is unable to submit the I-864 with the initial petition package, they may submit it separately within 90 days of the petition's filing date. This is known as a "late-filed" I-864.
To submit a late-filed I-864, your sponsor should:
- File the I-864 with the USCIS Service Center that is processing the petition.
- Include a cover letter explaining the reason for the late filing and the date the petition was filed.
- Pay the required fee for the I-864, which is currently $570.
It's important to note that the USCIS may request additional evidence or information to support the late-filed I-864, and may also deny the petition if the sponsor fails to provide sufficient evidence or information.
In your case, if your sponsor is unable to submit the I-864 with the initial petition package, they should submit it separately within 90 days of the petition's filing date, along with a cover letter and the required fee. However, it's always best to check with the USCIS or an immigration attorney to confirm the specific requirements and procedures for submitting a late-filed I-864.