I-864: When is enough actually enough?

[Landy 0]

I have seen several people on VJ go above and beyond the requirements to demonstrate that the sponsor (I-864) has adaqute financial means. If someone is earning good money (6 figures), 3 years of income tax returns and a letter from an employer should be more than sufficient to satisfy USCIS.

I guess the question I am asking is do I really need to bother to document 12 months of bank statements, savings account statements, brokerage statements, 401k, IRA, etc etc etc.

[Collie 122]

The sponsor must earn 125% above the government poverty line, unless the sponsor is on active duty in the US armed forces and petitioning for a spouse or child. This amount varies depending on how many people live in the household.

if its just you and your husband the amount is $16,500

If it is for 3 people the amount is $20,750

4 people is $25,000

Uscis government poverty lines

[Vinay 1]

you don't need to go overboard with evidence, just provide whats required. 3 year tax returns and W-2s, employer and bank reference letters and a couple of recent paystubs.

[sukie175 0]

As long as you meet the poverty line, can show this on tax returns...then no I do not think you need all that as well.

[maria_b84 0]

Let me tell ya something: ITS NEVER ENOUGH with Immigration. After they take everything away from u, even the fuckin freedom, they ask for more

###### THEM!

Maria

[motu 6]

I didn't submit anything other than the proof of income. Because in my opinion these people are overkilling because of their own insecurities. If I didn't have enough income or felt inadequate then I would agree with providing bank, stocks and bonds, property valuations etc. to shore up ,my case, otherwise why waste your time and energy on this. You are perfectly OK in my opinion. Good luck

Edited May 11, 2006 by motu

[Collie 122]

my husband last year didn't make the required minimum amount on his tax return as he was still in college part time. this year he does, but our attorney made us get an employers letter on company headed paper to supplement the I-864. We also have a decent savings account but we were advised to just give the minimum and so we have not included a copy of our savings statement.

Also be aware that even if you rent with in-laws, uscis will count them in as well which will push your required minimum amount up too.

Kat