Co-Sponsor Question

[eric&tanya 0]

I'm self employed and had an income of $21,000 on line #22 after deductions. I listed my mother as a dependent. Since I will need an income for a household of 3, I'm a bit confused: My mother receives $1,000 in ssi benefits. Could I use my mother as a co-sponsor? I had listed her as a dependent because I would assist with buying her meds, but not through some health program, she no longer needs me to buy them for her. Thanks in advance. Eric

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I'm self employed and had an income of $21,000 on line #22 after deductions. I listed my mother as a dependent. Since I will need an income for a household of 3, I'm a bit confused: My mother receives $1,000 in ssi benefits. Could I use my mother as a co-sponsor? I had listed her as a dependent because I would assist with buying her meds, but not through some health program, she no longer needs me to buy them for her. Thanks in advance. Eric

If you listed your mother as a dependent on your tax return then the consulate will consider her in determining your household size. You need total income of $22,862. You're nearly $2000 short. Your mother's income is from a means tested public benefit, so it doesn't count towards the household income. Even if it did count, there's no way to declare it on an I-134.

You need nearly $6000 in verifiable assets, or a joint sponsor.