I-864 - Income Below Poverty Line

[confused1 0]

Hello everybody,

This is my first post ever, please excuse if I am not clear on things.

I need to file I-864 for my spouse for IR-1, but my income for 2008 is less then poverty line (Around $8000.00 short). I only worked 6 months in 2008 and stayed 6 months with my wife. My income in this year is good enough and above poverty line.

I have enough assets to cover the difference ($8000*5).

My sister living in same house, her income is above poverty line (above enough to cover all 3 of us) but we file seperate Tax Returns.

Please tell me if it is better to use my Assets or Family member income.

Which one gets approved easily. I dont want to delay things with NYC.

Thanks

[Bobby+Umit 161]

If you can prove your current income is above the poverty level, in addition to the tax transcripts of 2008, and you include assets, you should be good to go doing it yourself.

(btw - it's 3x for spouses)

But your current income should be sufficient. I would also include 2006/2007 to show you have a history of steady income

[confused1 0]

If you can prove your current income is above the poverty level, in addition to the tax transcripts of 2008, and you include assets, you should be good to go doing it yourself.

(btw - it's 3x for spouses)

But your current income should be sufficient. I would also include 2006/2007 to show you have a history of steady income

Thanks for help bobby