Affidavit of Support

[frali 2]

Dear all,

My USC spouse is thinking of moving here to UK till we get our CR1/IR1 visa as it has taken much longer than what we had originally thought. Now my question is if she is not working in the US. But we have a joint account in the US with a total savings of $100,000. Would this cover our affidavit of financial support (I-864)? Also would be filling I-864EZ?

Please note the number of household is 2.

All input is much appreciated.

Regards and thanks,

Frali

[payxibka 10,047]

Dear all,

My USC spouse is thinking of moving here to UK till we get our CR1/IR1 visa as it has taken much longer than what we had originally thought. Now my question is if she is not working in the US. But we have a joint account in the US with a total savings of $100,000. Would this cover our affidavit of financial support (I-864)? Also would be filling I-864EZ?

Please note the number of household is 2.

All input is much appreciated.

Regards and thanks,

Frali

Assets replace income at a rate of about 5:1 so 100K in assets translates to 20K in income.... Make sure the USC maintains US domicile.

[frali 2]

Fwaguy, Thank you for always providing valuable information and advice. Can you confirm how the USC can maintain US domicile?

Thank you

[payxibka 10,047]

Fwaguy, Thank you for always providing valuable information and advice. Can you confirm how the USC can maintain US domicile?

Thank you

Could be as simple as maintaining a permanent address, US bank accounts, filing of tax returns, etc....

[YuAndDan 153]

Actually assets are only counted at 3 to 1 because prospective immigrant can file for citizenship based on marriage to USC in 3 years instead of 5.

29. Total Value of Assets.

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. If the intending immigrant is an alien orphan who will be adopted in the United States after the alien orphan acquires permanent residence, and who will, as a result, acquire citizenship under section 320 of the Act, the total value of your assets need only equal the difference.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

You cannot use I-864EZ with assets.

[frali 2]

Actually assets are only counted at 3 to 1 because prospective immigrant can file for citizenship based on marriage to USC in 3 years instead of 5.

29. Total Value of Assets.

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. If the intending immigrant is an alien orphan who will be adopted in the United States after the alien orphan acquires permanent residence, and who will, as a result, acquire citizenship under section 320 of the Act, the total value of your assets need only equal the difference.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

You cannot use I-864EZ with assets.

Is that 3 years after getting married or after getting Green card?

Thanks Yu and Dan.

[frali 2]

Also, for a joint account is it going to be considered as 3:1 or 5:1 as it is in joint ownership?

[Ling Ling 22]

Also, for a joint account is it going to be considered as 3:1 or 5:1 as it is in joint ownership?

3:1 since the sponsor is on it.

It would be credited as 5:1 if it were the a sole asset of the beneficiary.

As YuAndDan explained, you can not use the I-864 EZ with assets.

You'll need the full I-864, but it's pretty simple.

[YuAndDan 153]

Actually assets are only counted at 3 to 1 because prospective immigrant can file for citizenship based on marriage to USC in 3 years instead of 5.

29. Total Value of Assets.

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. If the intending immigrant is an alien orphan who will be adopted in the United States after the alien orphan acquires permanent residence, and who will, as a result, acquire citizenship under section 320 of the Act, the total value of your assets need only equal the difference.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

You cannot use I-864EZ with assets.

Is that 3 years after getting married or after getting Green card?

Thanks Yu and Dan.

Three years after getting green-card. I-864 takes effect upon getting green-card.

[trailmix 77]

Also, for a joint account is it going to be considered as 3:1 or 5:1 as it is in joint ownership?

3:1 since the sponsor is on it.

It would be credited as 5:1 if it were the a sole asset of the beneficiary.

As YuAndDan explained, you can not use the I-864 EZ with assets.

You'll need the full I-864, but it's pretty simple.

This is not correct.

It is 3 x the 125% because the beneficiary is the spouse, not because it is a joint asset.

From the I-864, page 9, item 29:

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.

[frali 2]

Thank you all. Your answers have really helped

[couple0426 0]

Hi all,

I just also want to clarify. What form to use for our co-sponsor I-864 or I-864A?? My co-sponsor is my close friend and a US citizen what form she need to use? Cause I read it here before that co-sponsor NOT IN SAME HOUSEHOLD will use I-864A...and IN SAME HOUSEHOLD will use I-864..im confused now. pls enlighten me..THANKS