Need Help completing I-864 - Joint Sponsor.

[sly_wolf 199]

Hi. My mother-in-law who lives in a different state will be the joint sponser and we want to make sure that we have everything correct before we send anything to NVC.

My wife's income (USC) is a bit short of the requirement (lets say it's $5000). My mother-in-law is retired and only has a pension income (government social security) as well as annuity income. Her total income including annuities is well above the 125% for 2 people, however her last tax returns does not reflect this. She also has her assets (house, cash and CD's etc). Based on these facts , is it correct to say that my mother-in-law only has to show at least $15000 (3 x $5000) in assets as a joint sponsor?

Please let me know if there is anything else we need to consider.

Thanks

Sly.

[sly_wolf 199]

Also forgot to ask whether my mother-in-law needs to submit proof of US citizenship?

Sly

[Chica Yeyé 41]

She needs indeed to provide proof of citizenship.

Since her tax returns do not go above the line; she needs to provide information on assets as well.

[sly_wolf 199]

She needs indeed to provide proof of citizenship.

Since her tax returns do not go above the line; she needs to provide information on assets as well.

What do u mean by above the line? Is my asset statement correct?

Sly

[trailmix 77]

Hi. My mother-in-law who lives in a different state will be the joint sponser and we want to make sure that we have everything correct before we send anything to NVC.

My wife's income (USC) is a bit short of the requirement (lets say it's $5000). My mother-in-law is retired and only has a pension income (government social security) as well as annuity income. Her total income including annuities is well above the 125% for 2 people, however her last tax returns does not reflect this. She also has her assets (house, cash and CD's etc). Based on these facts , is it correct to say that my mother-in-law only has to show at least $15000 (3 x $5000) in assets as a joint sponsor?

Please let me know if there is anything else we need to consider.

Thanks

Sly.

Hi Sly,

I don't know if it is 3x or 5x the deficit. The 3x is based on the fact that you are sponsoring your spouse. Now whether or not applies to joint sponsor assets - i'm not sure.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However,if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference.

Edited September 22, 2008 by trailmix

[sly_wolf 199]

Hi. My mother-in-law who lives in a different state will be the joint sponser and we want to make sure that we have everything correct before we send anything to NVC.

My wife's income (USC) is a bit short of the requirement (lets say it's $5000). My mother-in-law is retired and only has a pension income (government social security) as well as annuity income. Her total income including annuities is well above the 125% for 2 people, however her last tax returns does not reflect this. She also has her assets (house, cash and CD's etc). Based on these facts , is it correct to say that my mother-in-law only has to show at least $15000 (3 x $5000) in assets as a joint sponsor?

Please let me know if there is anything else we need to consider.

Thanks

Sly.

Hi Sly,

I don't know if it is 3x or 5x the deficit. The 3x is based on the fact that you are sponsoring your spouse. Now whether or not applies to joint sponsor assets - i'm not sure.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However,if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference.

Ok, lets assume the worst case scenario would be that she needs to show $25000 (5 x $5000) in assets? I just want to make sure they do not reject the joint sponsorship due to income alone. How do they count the income in this case in terms of household size?

Steve

[trailmix 77]

Hi. My mother-in-law who lives in a different state will be the joint sponser and we want to make sure that we have everything correct before we send anything to NVC.

My wife's income (USC) is a bit short of the requirement (lets say it's $5000). My mother-in-law is retired and only has a pension income (government social security) as well as annuity income. Her total income including annuities is well above the 125% for 2 people, however her last tax returns does not reflect this. She also has her assets (house, cash and CD's etc). Based on these facts , is it correct to say that my mother-in-law only has to show at least $15000 (3 x $5000) in assets as a joint sponsor?

Please let me know if there is anything else we need to consider.

Thanks

Sly.

Hi Sly,

I don't know if it is 3x or 5x the deficit. The 3x is based on the fact that you are sponsoring your spouse. Now whether or not applies to joint sponsor assets - i'm not sure.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However,if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference.

Ok, lets assume the worst case scenario would be that she needs to show $25000 (5 x $5000) in assets? I just want to make sure they do not reject the joint sponsorship due to income alone. How do they count the income in this case in terms of household size?

Steve

We didn't use income or a joint sponsor, however my understanding of it would be that household size is anyone she would have claimed as a dependant on her tax return.

Not much of an answer, but at least this will bump up the thread for someone to answer who perhaps used a joint sponsor....anyone?

[sly_wolf 199]

Hi. My mother-in-law who lives in a different state will be the joint sponser and we want to make sure that we have everything correct before we send anything to NVC.

My wife's income (USC) is a bit short of the requirement (lets say it's $5000). My mother-in-law is retired and only has a pension income (government social security) as well as annuity income. Her total income including annuities is well above the 125% for 2 people, however her last tax returns does not reflect this. She also has her assets (house, cash and CD's etc). Based on these facts , is it correct to say that my mother-in-law only has to show at least $15000 (3 x $5000) in assets as a joint sponsor?

Please let me know if there is anything else we need to consider.

Thanks

Sly.

Hi Sly,

I don't know if it is 3x or 5x the deficit. The 3x is based on the fact that you are sponsoring your spouse. Now whether or not applies to joint sponsor assets - i'm not sure.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However,if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference.

Ok, lets assume the worst case scenario would be that she needs to show $25000 (5 x $5000) in assets? I just want to make sure they do not reject the joint sponsorship due to income alone. How do they count the income in this case in terms of household size?

Steve

We didn't use income or a joint sponsor, however my understanding of it would be that household size is anyone she would have claimed as a dependant on her tax return.

Not much of an answer, but at least this will bump up the thread for someone to answer who perhaps used a joint sponsor....anyone?

Thanks Trailmix. Just trying to avoid any potential NVC rejection problems.

Sly