Affidavit of Support

[serbiangirl 0]

I am an American Citizen who married my European husband in August. I came back to America, looking for a job only to be REHIRED by the last company I worked at (for 4 years) before I resigned last May- to leave for Europe.

I was rehired with the same Salary as when I left, the same everything (benefits, vacation days. sick, etc.).

I had the company make a letter for me (about a month ago), which states when I was originally hired, when I resigned and now, when I was rehired. It also states my salary, etc.

I have made copies of 4 of my paystubs as well. I make more than the poverty level.

Now, obviously I am the "main" sponsor and have completed the I-864. Do you think I should be "okay" because I was REHIRED by the company I left to go to Europe? I willagain mail copies of 4 of my paychecks and the letter from my company.

Does anyone think I should have a joint? If I do use a joint sponsor....do I have to pay the $70.00 fee for my joint as well? Unfortunately, I do not have much family here in America but plan to use my father. The only think is he is retired and really doesn't receive much other than his Social Security but he owns his house and well, he is self-employed.

What do you think? Also, please can anyone let me know if I have to pay the $70.00 again for my joint sponsor. Thank you so much!

[serbiangirl 0]

Can someone PLEASE just help me out.....I'm really confused.

[Brian and Dona 0]

I am an American Citizen who married my European husband in August. I came back to America, looking for a job only to be REHIRED by the last company I worked at (for 4 years) before I resigned last May- to leave for Europe.

I was rehired with the same Salary as when I left, the same everything (benefits, vacation days. sick, etc.).

I had the company make a letter for me (about a month ago), which states when I was originally hired, when I resigned and now, when I was rehired. It also states my salary, etc.

I have made copies of 4 of my paystubs as well. I make more than the poverty level.

Now, obviously I am the "main" sponsor and have completed the I-864. Do you think I should be "okay" because I was REHIRED by the company I left to go to Europe? I willagain mail copies of 4 of my paychecks and the letter from my company.

Does anyone think I should have a joint? If I do use a joint sponsor....do I have to pay the $70.00 fee for my joint as well? Unfortunately, I do not have much family here in America but plan to use my father. The only think is he is retired and really doesn't receive much other than his Social Security but he owns his house and well, he is self-employed.

What do you think? Also, please can anyone let me know if I have to pay the $70.00 again for my joint sponsor. Thank you so much!

Since You where rehired at the same salary and you had the job for the previous 4 years and the income exceeds the poverty limty set forth on the affidavit of support, you should be fine with just using just your income. But you said he owns his house, so providing that he can sell the house and cash out decent equity, you should be fine.

[serbiangirl 0]

I am an American Citizen who married my European husband in August. I came back to America, looking for a job only to be REHIRED by the last company I worked at (for 4 years) before I resigned last May- to leave for Europe.

I was rehired with the same Salary as when I left, the same everything (benefits, vacation days. sick, etc.).

I had the company make a letter for me (about a month ago), which states when I was originally hired, when I resigned and now, when I was rehired. It also states my salary, etc.

I have made copies of 4 of my paystubs as well. I make more than the poverty level.

Now, obviously I am the "main" sponsor and have completed the I-864. Do you think I should be "okay" because I was REHIRED by the company I left to go to Europe? I willagain mail copies of 4 of my paychecks and the letter from my company.

Does anyone think I should have a joint? If I do use a joint sponsor....do I have to pay the $70.00 fee for my joint as well? Unfortunately, I do not have much family here in America but plan to use my father. The only think is he is retired and really doesn't receive much other than his Social Security but he owns his house and well, he is self-employed.

What do you think? Also, please can anyone let me know if I have to pay the $70.00 again for my joint sponsor. Thank you so much!

Since You where rehired at the same salary and you had the job for the previous 4 years and the income exceeds the poverty limty set forth on the affidavit of support, you should be fine with just using just your income. But you said he owns his house, so providing that he can sell the house and cash out decent equity, you should be fine.

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!

Yes, I will provide actually 4 years worth of copies from my taxes BUT the most recent taxes 2008....are only up to May 2008, which really isn't a lot (salary wise) because I left for Europe in the beginning of June to be with my hubby. I have typed out a letter as to why my most recent taxes are low, as well as, copies of my passport, which state the day I arrived in Frankfurt, Germany (the stamp I received), as well as, when I came back to the states. The letter my employer typed out also states the date, which I resigned (May 30, 2008) and again, when I was rehired.

Do you think I should be okay with just being the "main" support? Like I stated I have 2 months worth of (copies) paychecks/stubs, as well as, that letter.

I just really would like to do it myself and not bother my father b/c he has been in & out of the hospital, etc.

What do you guys think?

THANKS SO MUCH!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE! God bless

Edited May 31, 2009 by serbiangirl

[Moosker 7]

I think you're fine! Lots of people leave jobs to travel or whatever, but you went back to the exact same job & salary, so you'll be good.

I wouldn't worry

[serbiangirl 0]

I think you're fine! Lots of people leave jobs to travel or whatever, but you went back to the exact same job & salary, so you'll be good.

I wouldn't worry

Thank you very much! I hope you're right! Do you think I should possibly include more copies of my paystubs/checks or is 2 months okay?

Thank you! I can't believe 53 people read this topic of mine but but only 2 people replied.

THANK YOU!!!

[serbiangirl 0]

ANYONE???? HAS ANYONE BEEN IN A SIMILAR SITUATION?

[Dean Cain 0]

ANYONE???? HAS ANYONE BEEN IN A SIMILAR SITUATION?

Why don't you just play it safe and ask your father to be the co-sponsor. At least you don't have to worry getting a RFE. The $70.00 only applies to you. You only have to pay it once.

[serbiangirl 0]

ANYONE???? HAS ANYONE BEEN IN A SIMILAR SITUATION?

Why don't you just play it safe and ask your father to be the co-sponsor. At least you don't have to worry getting a RFE. The $70.00 only applies to you. You only have to pay it once.

Thanks Dean. Wait, so even if I use my father, I wouldn't have to pay $70.00 (again) for his I-864?

Is it true that I have to show some sort of proof that my father is a US citizen?

[Dean Cain 0]

ANYONE???? HAS ANYONE BEEN IN A SIMILAR SITUATION?

Why don't you just play it safe and ask your father to be the co-sponsor. At least you don't have to worry getting a RFE. The $70.00 only applies to you. You only have to pay it once.

Thanks Dean. Wait, so even if I use my father, I wouldn't have to pay $70.00 (again) for his I-864?

Is it true that I have to show some sort of proof that my father is a US citizen?

YES THE $70.00 WILL COVER BOTH. AND YES HE HAS TO SUBMIT TWO KINDS OF I.D. A GREEN CARD IF HES NOT A US CITIZEN OR A CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION IF HE IS A US CITIZEN AND COPY OF HIS PASSPORT