I-864 sponsorship

[Erthwhile 0]

Basically... after being admitted to the usa can I use my immigration visa i will obtain between admission date and beginning of the lessons or not? And can I initially move to the US without my us spouse?

thanks!

[Erthwhile 0]

Basically... after being admitted to the usa can I use my immigration visa i will obtain between admission date and beginning of the lessons or not? And can I initially move to the US without my us spouse?

thanks!

Last thing: do you think that if I apply for a Master's degree in the USA while I have my green card pending will result in troubles or do you think it's perfectly fine, as long as I get my GC before the beginning of the courses? Universities don't seem to know much about this! thanks!!

[Sun&Sea 0]

Basically... after being admitted to the usa can I use my immigration visa i will obtain between admission date and beginning of the lessons or not? And can I initially move to the US without my us spouse?

thanks!

Last thing: do you think that if I apply for a Master's degree in the USA while I have my green card pending will result in troubles or do you think it's perfectly fine, as long as I get my GC before the beginning of the courses? Universities don't seem to know much about this! thanks!!

Answering you last question (did not understand the first one): I guess you can apply for a US University while your GC is pending, as long as you have your greencard approved before the school enrolling period. Good Luck!

[Sun&Sea 0]

Yeah you can self sponsor as the spouse, though your USC spouse still needs to be "primary sponsor" and fill in the I-864, it is just that both your assets can be declared on it as you are married. BUT the assets you sponsor with must be US based- so open that joint account in the USA, or plan a trip over there before you file and buy a home there (great euro-dollar exchange rate at the moment, so that is what we did and got a lovely home for a great price!).

I don't know all the details about using assets. Why do you say they must be US-based? I don't think I've ever seen that in any instructions.

I found the following info on the UK US Embassy website, hope it helps:

"What type of assets can be used?

Any type of assets can be used if they are readily convertible to cash within a year. Liquid assets, such as savings deposits, stocks, bonds and certificates of deposit are best because they would be the most accessible for the support of the sponsored immigrant(s). However, other assets, such as property, may also be acceptable if they can be sold within a year.

Some/all of these assets are outside the United States; is this OK?

Yes. However, the assets must be readily convertible to cash within 12 months and you must be able to demonstrate the ability to take the money or assets out of the country where they are located. Many countries have strict regulations that severely limit the amount of cash or liquid assets an individual may take or send abroad."