Question about Sponsor's Income for I-864P

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I have a Canadian Fiance and am looking into the K-1 Visa. I have most of the stuff sorted out but have a quick question about the Sponsorship of her. As the petitioner and thus sponsor of her, I was trying to determine how this form relates to me:

Viewing this document: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-86P.pdf

It shows that, with a household size of two, I need to make 18,212.00 a year.

1. How is this calculated? My W-2? I.E. What proof do I need to show?

1a. If I have not made enough last year, what proof can I show them that I will make enough this year (i.e. picking up a second job), or do I need to wait an entire year before I can apply?

2. Also, the document starts at a "household size" of 2, I live alone, but find no information for a household size of 1... or does this include her with me? (Thus 2 people, even though she doesn't live here now? Common sense dictates this would be the answer but I want to make sure lol)

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FIXED: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf

I don't know how I missed the 4 in 864, but its not in the original post above, lol!

Edited January 24, 2010 by figuringthisout

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I have a Canadian Fiance and am looking into the K-1 Visa. I have most of the stuff sorted out but have a quick question about the Sponsorship of her. As the petitioner and thus sponsor of her, I was trying to determine how this form relates to me:

Viewing this document: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-86P.pdf

It shows that, with a household size of two, I need to make 18,212.00 a year.

1. How is this calculated? My W-2? I.E. What proof do I need to show?

1a. If I have not made enough last year, what proof can I show them that I will make enough this year (i.e. picking up a second job), or do I need to wait an entire year before I can apply?

2. Also, the document starts at a "household size" of 2, I live alone, but find no information for a household size of 1... or does this include her with me? (Thus 2 people, even though she doesn't live here now? Common sense dictates this would be the answer but I want to make sure lol)

Total gross income. Last years income is not as important as CURRENT income (the day you fill out the I-134) If you were a student in 2009 and made $3000 at part time jobs, then you get a new job in April 2010 for $45,000 per year and you fill out the I-134 in May, 2010 your CURRENT income in May would be $45,000. last year wouldn't matter.

There is no information on a household size of ONE because you have to count yourself and your fiancee. It is impossible for a person to sponsor a household of ONE. The guidelines will adjust upwards on March 1 and go into effect at the consulates April 1. I do not know how much, we will find out about mid-February. A good guess is an increase of $1000 or a little more for a family of two. Figure closer to $20,000 after April 1.

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Total gross income. Last years income is not as important as CURRENT income (the day you fill out the I-134) If you were a student in 2009 and made $3000 at part time jobs, then you get a new job in April 2010 for $45,000 per year and you fill out the I-134 in May, 2010 your CURRENT income in May would be $45,000. last year wouldn't matter.

There is no information on a household size of ONE because you have to count yourself and your fiancee. It is impossible for a person to sponsor a household of ONE. The guidelines will adjust upwards on March 1 and go into effect at the consulates April 1. I do not know how much, we will find out about mid-February. A good guess is an increase of $1000 or a little more for a family of two. Figure closer to $20,000 after April 1.

Ah that's what I figured... however if it increases that's gonna suck as I'm not sure I'd be able to meet the current level as it were right now! =S We'll see what we can figure out. However if I work hourly how do they determine I'm gonna make xxx amount of dollars per year? I don't even know that... lol

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A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC, the NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain an Of-169 form, and an Of-230 part one and two forms that must be filled out by the intending immigrant. An I-864 form is also included that must be filled out by the petitioner (living in the US). The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of the petitioners past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available (see the I-864 for exact requirements based on your case). The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty to indicate to the U.S government that the intending immigrant will not become a federal charge to the government when he/she arrives in the U.S.. If the petitioner cannot meet these requirements, then he/she must still file an I-864, and find a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements on his/her own. When a joint sponsor is needed ,proof of their U.S citizenship or permanent residency is required. (i.e. copy of birth certificate, immigration status etc). The joint sponsor must be residing in the U.S, and he/she must also submit his/her past 3 years U.S tax returns along with bank or any other financial records available. The joint sponsor must submit his/her own I-864 form to accompany the petitioner's I-864 form.

See bold italics above.

Considering a CR-1 Visa: If I'm required to show my past three tax returns, but I just started a new job that will allow me to meet the 125% guidelines last week and I file tomorrow... will this be okay to them? The past 3 tax returns would show that I haven't made enough money to meet the guidelines... (13-15-16k a year... the new job makes me 27k a year)

I.E. Can I just send them a copy of my pay stub and a note from the new employer stating my income?

Edited February 6, 2010 by figuringthisout

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I guess I'm a bit confused...I just did my taxes for 2009 and i make enough but i got a different job for this year so i know i will have to use that for current income but since its a new year...income isnt so great lol...only bcos it shows the first month of pay...so what do i put for current income? I know i can get letter from employer without any issues...but can i list what the projected income is? or do i only list what ive actually been paid?? this confuses me