More confusion after call to Montreal

[laura428 0]

So I called earlier today to make sure that they got our Packet 3, submitted April 17th. They did (on April 20th), and told me that all I could do at this point was just wait for our interview date. Best estimate he could give was two to three months from now.

I thought I'd ask a few more questions while I had someone on the phone, specifically about the I-864.

(Background since I haven't been on in a bit): Since I am a stay-at-home mom and have no income, we're using our assets to qualify, my (immigrant) husband's income as a backup, and my cousins as joint sponsors just in case. This guy told me that b/c my husband's income was foreign income, that it would not even be considered... so we should just rely on our assets and have a joint sponsor as a backup.

This makes sense, sure, but the I-864 instructions state that a sponsor may use the immigrants financials if they alone do not qualify. Is the I-864 just referring to assets, not income, and as long as the assets qualify in the US conversion it's ok? Should I just fill out the I-864 on my own, without my husband's income, and hope that this guy I talked to in Montreal was correct?

On a good note, I think we have a clear answer on the domicile issue. I'd asked if the fact that I'd been using my parents' US address since I've been in Canada was enough, or if the fact that I'd opened a US checking account while visiting last time was enough. He said probably not... anyone can open a US checking account without intentions to actually move to the States (totally right). He said we could list our house for sale to show we're severing ties with Canada, but I responded that I couldn't list the house without knowing if the Visa was approved (although we may do just that and hold off offers until after the interview). Since my husband's job is continuing in the States, however, he said that a letter from his boss confirming the transfer should be sufficient.

So the only thing I'm concerned about here is whether we go ahead and include my husband's income in the application process, or just rely on our assets and a joint sponsor. I'd love to hear any input. Thx much!

[sadie33138 0]

Since my husband's job is continuing in the States, however, he said that a letter from his boss confirming the transfer should be sufficient.

So the only thing I'm concerned about here is whether we go ahead and include my husband's income in the application process, or just rely on our assets and a joint sponsor. I'd love to hear any input. Thx much!

My 2 cents

You can't use foreign income but, since your husband's job is continuing in the States, I think you need a letter from his employer stating that his employment will continue after his relocation to the US and state his salary. I would have that to go along with your I-864. With your assets and his letter of continuing employment you should be ok, have your co-sponsor as a backup if needed.

Here is a copy of a form we got in our initial packet from the Embassy here regarding applicant's own assets and funds:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/sad...72006_00001.jpg

HTH

[laura428 0]

My 2 cents

You can't use foreign income but, since your husband's job is continuing in the States, I think you need a letter from his employer stating that his employment will continue after his relocation to the US and state his salary. I would have that to go along with your I-864. With your assets and his letter of continuing employment you should be ok, have your co-sponsor as a backup if needed.

Here is a copy of a form we got in our initial packet from the Embassy here regarding applicant's own assets and funds:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/sad...72006_00001.jpg

HTH

Thanks...

We actually already have a letter from my husband's employer stating all of the above, and I agree with you that we should definitely include it even though the man I spoke with on the phone said it would not be considered to assess our financial stability. I figure the more we show them, the better off we are, right?

Oh, and thanks for the link, but I about got a migraine trying to read it. Tried to zoom in, but it wasn't legible. I'll assume I got the gist of the document through your post.

[sadie33138 0]

We actually already have a letter from my husband's employer stating all of the above, and I agree with you that we should definitely include it even though the man I spoke with on the phone said it would not be considered to assess our financial stability. I figure the more we show them, the better off we are, right?

Oh, and thanks for the link, but I about got a migraine trying to read it. Tried to zoom in, but it wasn't legible. I'll assume I got the gist of the document through your post.

Sorry about that They (the Embassy) obviously have zeroxed these things so many times, the quality isn't the best. I found a link for you that works (I think) Try this one:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/forms/of167.pdf

We only got page one of this, not page two about the I-134

Let me know if that doesn't work and I'll copy it for you.

Edited May 27, 2006 by sadie33138

[laura428 0]

Sorry about that They (the Embassy) obviously have zeroxed these things so many times, the quality isn't the best. I found a link for you that works (I think) Try this one:

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/forms/of167.pdf

We only got page one of this, not page two about the I-134

Let me know if that doesn't work and I'll copy it for you.

That's just perfect - thanks much!