2nd joint sponsor added

[markordj 0]

my wife is a USC and she's sponsoring me...

we filed by DCF and got and RFE regarding tax & employer docs for my joint sponsor in the i-864.

this joint sponsor is not responding quickly in providing these docs.

we have another joint sponsor in mind that's willing to provide the complete docs immediately.

my question is: in my 1st joint sponsor i-864, Part 1.1, we indicated that he is the ONLY joint sponsor. So when I want to use the other joint sponsor, what do i put?

do i put that he's the only joint sponsor again (replacing my 1st one, because his income alone is enough to fulfill the requirement)

or

do i put that he's 'the second of the two joint sponsors' (although in the 1st joint sponsor i-864, he's indicated as the only sponsor)

when i get the docs from the 2nd sponsor, i don't expect to wait for the docs from my 1st sponsor, and i want to just go ahead with this 2nd sponsor

thanks for the info

[Anh map 2,098]

If there is only one person being sponsored then you would just file with the 1 person (the person getting you the information quickly). No mention of the other potential sponsor.

[markordj 0]

If there is only one person being sponsored then you would just file with the 1 person (the person getting you the information quickly). No mention of the other potential sponsor.

but we already submitted the i-864 for the 1st joint sponsor then get an RFE....

[Anh map 2,098]

You are going to submit the new I-864 and necessary docs along with a letter stating that the new person is now your joint sponsor. Also include a copy of the RFE as well.

[markordj 0]

You are going to submit the new I-864 and necessary docs along with a letter stating that the new person is now your joint sponsor. Also include a copy of the RFE as well.

so, write a letter saying the new person is my joint sponsor (replacing my old one) and in the i-864 form for this new sponsor it should say that he is the ONLY joint sponsor. correct?

thanks a lot

[Ladylethal 12]

That's correct, as there's no reason to have a co-sponsor that doesn't meet requirements or can't supply the documents needed.

[markordj 0]

You are going to submit the new I-864 and necessary docs along with a letter stating that the new person is now your joint sponsor. Also include a copy of the RFE as well.

any samples of the letter? just wanna be sure..thanks

[markordj 0]

bad news regarding my new sponsor. the consolar officer did not accept him. the reason is he's only my high school friend, not a relative (she said they have a new rule regarding sponsor must be a relative.) they believe that my high school friend is just doing me a favor by signing the i-864 and does not really intend to support me financially if need me (she gave me an example that if i happen to need hospitalization, will be willing to pay about $1000 for the bills)

another reason is proximity. he lives in MO, my intended residence is Dallas. she gave the same example, in an emergency situation will he be able to help?

anyone ever encounter this?

my initial sponsor is my wife's uncle. he gave all the 'required' documents as stated in the i-864. but the CO asked for further evidence: employment letter, tax return from '06 & '07, bank statement, lettter from him stating why he's willing to support me in the US. all this i believe is never stated as requirements. anyone has been asked to provide these by CO?

well this uncle was slow in providing these additional docs (it has been a month now since we asked him). that was why i turned to my high school friend who provided me his docs over the weekend.

now that my high school friend was not accepted as my sponsor, the CO asked me to use the uncle and just wait for his docs. she said i only need to submit his employment letter and bank statement, don't worry about the tax return from '06 & '07 and lettter from him stating why he's willing to support me in the US

well i guess i'm gonna have to make my 5th trip to the embassy before i get the visa...and at least 1 more after that to get my visa if everything works out...

[Vegabond 0]

There has tobe something else that worries the consulate.. any legal US resident can sponsor. I woudl like to see that rule in writing

[markordj 0]

There has tobe something else that worries the consulate.. any legal US resident can sponsor. I woudl like to see that rule in writing

she said there is a rule change requiring the sponsor to be a relative but i didn't ask to see it in writing...my high school friend is making way beyond the poverty line to support his wife and myself....the i-864 is a legal contract that he signed stating that he agrees to support me...i find it unreasonable that the CO will not accept him as a sponsor just because she doubts the credibility of his intention to support