Making 125% of poverty level, do I need a co-sponsor?

[Becky and Les 2]

Hi All.

I began a job December 2013. It's full time, permanent, and makes more than 125% of the poverty level. However, before this, I had not been employed in roughly 4 years. I've been doing my taxes every year even though they say that I made nothing. I called the NVC and asked if I would need a co-sponsor since my first pay check wouldn't be until January 1, 2014. The person I spoke to said that I would 'likely not need a co-sponsor if I was currently making above 125% of the poverty level.' I'd like to believe this, I really would, but I'm still jaded by the USCIS reps and am having trouble believing that I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I thought I'd ask you, my friends, cohorts, and general mischief makers at VJ what you thought. My parents are willing to be co-sponsors, but I don't really want to make them submit tax transcripts if it's not necessary. So, do you think that my tax transcripts stating that I've made nothing in the past 3 years, a pay stub (or two depending on how quickly I can submit my stuff to the NVC), and a letter from my employer stating that I am indeed making what I say I'm making and that it's a permanent position, will be enough? Or should I get a co-sponsor just in case?

Thanks for your thoughts,

Becky

[Ismael&Blair 66]

From all the previous posts I've read while I have been a VJ member, I think the important thing is that you have a current permanent job. They count your current status. So submitting your tax transcripts, your check stub and a letter from your employer are good evidence to show that you are financially above the poverty level. If NVC feels that it is not enough, they will send you a checklist and will let you know that you will need a co-sponsor.

I remembered reading about people who went the opposite way where they had the income and then they lost their job. That would be a bummer. But in your case, you are fine. Let's see what the veteran VJ members would say.

Congrats on your new job! And best wishes to you and your husband

[Becky and Les 2]

Thanks for your thoughts! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't too good to be true .

[mpwhitebird 0]

I am in the same exact spot, this will also help my wife and I

[UnaMexicana 153]

Thanks for your thoughts! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't too good to be true .

I am in the same exact spot, this will also help my wife and I

Guys this was back in January... how did it all work out?

Best

UnaMexicana

[Becky and Les 2]

Guys this was back in January... how did it all work out?

Best

UnaMexicana

Hi!

He got here today, I just picked him up from the airport! They accepted my earnings without question. I made sure to include 6 months worth of pay stubs (that's all I had at the time of his interview), and a note from my manager stating my start date, the fact that it was a permanent post, and how much I was expecting to make this year.

[stevana 5]

Hi!

He got here today, I just picked him up from the airport! They accepted my earnings without question. I made sure to include 6 months worth of pay stubs (that's all I had at the time of his interview), and a note from my manager stating my start date, the fact that it was a permanent post, and how much I was expecting to make this year.

Congrats! I'm so glad to hear about your case been completed without any problems since my husband and I are currently in the similar situation(he has enough/stable income now but not for the past three years). Thank you for sharing this!!!!!

[UnaMexicana 153]

I am so happy for you! Thank you for the reply... he got there yesterday, aw, thats awesome!!!

Here's to a joyful life together!

Best,

UnaMexicana

Hi!

He got here today, I just picked him up from the airport! They accepted my earnings without question. I made sure to include 6 months worth of pay stubs (that's all I had at the time of his interview), and a note from my manager stating my start date, the fact that it was a permanent post, and how much I was expecting to make this year.