Social Security retirement income

[Nutty 2]

I am posting this because we prepared a Affidavit of Support from a Joint Sponsor.

It is my understanding that social security retirement money is not a means tested benefit. Therefore it can be considered income on the Affidavit of Support.

However, the Consulate Officer in Abu Dhabi said that SS can not be considered income.

So what's the rule?

[Elphie 0]

I searched on the site and couldn't find any info about this Nutty. What I would do in this situation is to call the embassy and talk to the consular officer myself and find out about this, unless you have already done so. You might also consider msging pshbrk and asking him. He can probably give you some advice about this. Hope this helps!

[payxibka 10,047]

I thought the means tested benefit was only counted against the USC sponsor if and only if the applicant/benficiary received such a benefit at a future time after there arrival in the USA

Edited April 23, 2008 by fwaguy