Question about support... or lack of

[pushbrk 12,898]

I am not sure if i can edit my own posts here, didnt see the button.

I did find this in the FAQ for the affidavit of support, within the guide.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=support

When assets are used, the assets must equal 5 times the difference between the annual income and the

needed 125% of the poverty level, this is because the affidavit is in effect for 5 years. For instance, if you

needed $15,500 income and had an annual income of $13,500, you would need an extra $2,000 of assets for 5

years, or a total of $10,000 in assets in addition to your income. In general, if you are deficient on yearly income

for sponsorship and your assets are somewhat borderline, do not take chances--have a co-sponsor. If you do not

have a job or a steady income from other sources (such as retirement income), you will likely have to get a

co-sponsor for your spouse, even if your assets are adequate. The USCIS looks VERY CLOSELY at current income

and not just the assets.

If that's in the guide, it's outdated. The requirements for the I864 (not what we are even discussing here but there is relevance) were changed in June 2006. The asset requirement is now 3 times the income shortfall, not five.

This instruction is general for the I-864, used for more than spouse or fiance visas. The 3 times requirements is for spouse/fiance only. 5 times for others. The exception is noted elsewhere.

And since we were discussing a fiance' visa, that is why I noted the requirement for three times the shortfall.

Have I given you now another opportunity to shine your vast wealth of knowledge down upon us, or are you satisfied yet we have answered the OP's question?

You said the instructions were out of date. The one's quoted are not out of date. The exception for spouse/fiance is noted elsewhere.

Again, PLEASE stop humping my cyberleg.

[rebeccajo 14]

Pushbrk, you crack me up.

I posted first in this thread. You are the one who came in AFTER me. Who is humping who's leg here? I mean, I know since I'm a mere female, which is bound to mean whatever I post is probably wrong but hey.....admit it. You find a female with a brain attractive.

Furthermore, if the guide on a family based website is stating FIVE times the amount, that is IRRELEVANT information for readers. The form instructions might say one thing, but we are talking about the GUIDE.

Edited January 1, 2008 by rebeccajo

[pushbrk 12,898]

Pushbrk, you crack me up.

I posted first in this thread. You are the one who came in AFTER me. Who is humping who's leg here? I mean, I know since I'm a mere female, which is bound to mean whatever I post is probably wrong but hey.....admit it. You find a female with a brain attractive.

Furthermore, if the guide on a family based website is stating FIVE times the amount, that is IRRELEVANT information for readers. The form instructions might say one thing, but we are talking about the GUIDE.

I don't know about your family, but mine includes more than a spouse. I also sponsored my step-daughter. So, the 5 to 1 is highly relevant for those sponsoring family members using assets to offset income shortfalls. The exception for spouse and fiance are noted elsewhere.

I may have mentioned it before but again, "opinions vary". Get used to it.

Edited January 1, 2008 by pushbrk

[mox 298]

Aaaaaaaand here's the first bunny with a pancake on his head of the year.

[rebeccajo 14]

May I have syrup and extra butter with my bunny?

[Jesse and Hema 2]

May I have syrup and extra butter with my bunny?

I'll take some A-1 sauce

[JeffnBhing 0]

Dude go back to whatever hole you craweled out of, by reading your replies your either very bitter or just a fucktard.

(loves it when cocky business owners cleverly dodge taxes then try to prove income so that they can play)

<evil grin> at tax bill 2007: 41,200, AMT, and still lived live a rock star>

Motto: One must pay to play

[Dan & Jovy 0]

i must admit, I found it an unusual reply, so just moved past it. There is no victory, moral or otherwise, that comes from maximizing you tax payments. I'd advise anyone to use the tax laws to their advantage and pay as little tax as legally possible (without lying or cheating).

[JeffnBhing 0]

Dan n Jovy,

I thank you for your reply, I wouldn't have posted like that but he sent me several PMs after I explained that my business is failing due to the economy and that I have invested a lot into it, that I am basically an idiot and loser... lol. I am a moderator on several forums and have never seen such childish behaviors on any. Maybe it's just the stress from this long waiting game.

Again thank you and I wish you a speedy approval!

Jeff

i must admit, I found it an unusual reply, so just moved past it. There is no victory, moral or otherwise, that comes from maximizing you tax payments. I'd advise anyone to use the tax laws to their advantage and pay as little tax as legally possible (without lying or cheating).

[Dan & Jovy 0]

Dan n Jovy,

I thank you for your reply, I wouldn't have posted like that but he sent me several PMs after I explained that my business is failing due to the economy and that I have invested a lot into it, that I am basically an idiot and loser... lol. I am a moderator on several forums and have never seen such childish behaviors on any. Maybe it's just the stress from this long waiting game.

Again thank you and I wish you a speedy approval!

Jeff

i must admit, I found it an unusual reply, so just moved past it. There is no victory, moral or otherwise, that comes from maximizing you tax payments. I'd advise anyone to use the tax laws to their advantage and pay as little tax as legally possible (without lying or cheating).

WOW - someone may have too much time on their hands worrying about your business and such <mostly sarcastic yet still evil grin>. I hadn't seen posts like that since i began browsing here. Don't let it bother you bud. And best of luck in your process.

I'm starting to stress out again preparing to send the I-134 and all the supporting docs (which should just be a whole lot of overkill, but i want to make sure and meet the 2 of 4 types of evidence standard), as well as figuring out whether to send all these things to Jovy at home in South Cotabato, or directly to Manila where she can pick up her packet from SLEC then do an early medical. LBC says to allow 7-10 working days to get the documents from here in New Jersey to General Santos. There's always hope she'd get her packet from USE before then which would make me feel alot better, but not holding my breath about that.

[Alt name 1]

Once again (please dont be stunned) I have to agree with becca on this.

This is an outdated set of requirements. The OP is at the mercy of interpretations.

[Alt name 1]

And, BTW..................................

I have been here awhile, and had to block this OP. First time ever.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Hi guys. Please cut the off topic bickering out of respect to the OP.