I-864:How much to say, how little to say?

[IrvineCAGuy 1]

The two children of the Intended Immigrant are US Citizens; one a college student the other work for a company. Their combined income is certainly above the poverty limit.

Mom, the immigrant, has a lot of property, cash and stocks in her country, where it will stay. Should the children declare mom's money, stocks and property, just some, or not mention it? (They are concerned that if they mention the value of her house, land, etc. they're worried that later she'll have to pay tax on it here.)

Or should they just use the household combined income, and not say anything about the immigrants finances?

Will they interview her at the embasy and ask about her personal financial?

Thanks.

[aaron2020 11,651]

The two children of the Intended Immigrant are US Citizens; one a college student the other work for a company. Their combined income is certainly above the poverty limit.

Mom, the immigrant, has a lot of property, cash and stocks in her country, where it will stay. Should the children declare mom's money, stocks and property, just some, or not mention it? (They are concerned that if they mention the value of her house, land, etc. they're worried that later she'll have to pay tax on it here.)

Or should they just use the household combined income, and not say anything about the immigrants finances?

Will they interview her at the embasy and ask about her personal financial?

Thanks.

Dude. Seriously - #######???? Are you asking us to help commit tax fraud by helping this woman conceal assets? If she wants the privilege of living here, she has to pay taxes on worldwide income just like everyone who lives here.

[Anh map 2,098]

The beneficiary's financials are not a part of the I-864 unless the assets of the immigrant are being used to satisfy the affidavit of support.

Is the employed sibling's income sufficient for the I-864? They would be the petitioner. If the college student's income is needed that person would be a co/joint sponsor.

[IrvineCAGuy 1]

Thank you. It's not about taxes, it's about getting mom into the USA on a green card so she can be with her children after the father died. Again, thanks.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Thank you. It's not about taxes, it's about getting mom into the USA on a green card so she can be with her children after the father died. Again, thanks.

Well part of the privilege of living here is the responsibility that residents and citizens paid the taxes that they are obligated to pay. While a potential LPR does not have to declare offshore assets, that person has an obligation once he/she becomes an LPR to pay taxes for the privilege of living here. It sounds like the family wants the mom to have the privilege of living here without having the responsibility to pay taxes.

[second stage 14]

Or should they just use the household combined income, and not say anything about the immigrants finances?

Will they interview her at the embasy and ask about her personal financial?

If the combined household income satisfies the poverty requirements then that's it, you don't have to declare anything else.