Filing questions

[fanner]

Hi All,

I am applying to get a Green Card through my wife who is a citizen. I will be filing at the San Jose office. I have a few questions:
1. Do we need to go to the office and stand in line to submit the application? Or is drop box available? Is the drop box the only option?
2. The instructions for I-130 say that they need originals as well as the copy. My wife will use her passport to prove that she is a citizen. Do we need to put her passport in the packet too? I am concerned that if drop box is the only option, she won't have her passport with her for a while.
3. My wife is not currently working. She however needs to file the affidavit of support. Since we have been living together for more than 6 months, according to the instructions in 864, I can add my income as an immigrant/household member. I will be filing the 864A to say that I will be responsible for supporting the immigrant (which is me)! Does anyone have any experience with this?

Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Fanner

 

[LucyMO]

2) do NOT submit the originals. Copies are sufficient for I-130/I-485 filing, and the originals are brought to the interview.
3) Yes, you can be your own co-sponsor. you can also enlist the help of other qualifying relatives/friends.