How much does US citizen have to have/make ($) to sponsor spouse for CR1

[koaxaca1 2]

I am currently in the UK under a spouse visa but can't find work here and will have to go back to the States to work and unfortunately be away from my hubby. So now we're in the applying for I-130 & CR-1 process once I fly into Cali next month. Besides obvious visa costs, does any of the processes require proof of a specific amount of income on my part; specific amount of assets; and also proof of residency for a specified period of time? I have read over the guides and I'm not seeing a clear picture other than I need to have an income of at least $18,200 proven for the I 864 process in the interview stage. Since I'll be starting anew in the States I wont be rolling in the cash if you know what I mean, but I do have a job to go to that brings me $25 K a year and will have a room to rent, but no means a house. I wouldn't think this a problem as long as the owner agrees to my hubby moving in, but if someone knows different then please let me know :-)

Not sure if it's similar to the UK but for their visa they needed at least 3 months of bank statements, payslips, and proof of joint tenancy. Is this similar for the CR1? Do I also have to have a certain set months of proof of my income in the States to sponsor my husband? And if so at what part of the stage is it necessary? I'm under the impression that it's only necessary at the interview stage??

Totally new at this site guys and CR1 ?'s so please forgive me if any of these questions are redundant. Thanks!

[Christi and Ian 24]

I am currently in the UK under a spouse visa but can't find work here and will have to go back to the States to work and unfortunately be away from my hubby. So now we're in the applying for I-130 & CR-1 process once I fly into Cali next month. Besides obvious visa costs, does any of the processes require proof of a specific amount of income on my part; specific amount of assets; and also proof of residency for a specified period of time? I have read over the guides and I'm not seeing a clear picture other than I need to have an income of at least $18,200 proven for the I 864 process in the interview stage. Since I'll be starting anew in the States I wont be rolling in the cash if you know what I mean, but I do have a job to go to that brings me $25 K a year and will have a room to rent, but no means a house. I wouldn't think this a problem as long as the owner agrees to my hubby moving in, but if someone knows different then please let me know :-)

Not sure if it's similar to the UK but for their visa they needed at least 3 months of bank statements, payslips, and proof of joint tenancy. Is this similar for the CR1? Do I also have to have a certain set months of proof of my income in the States to sponsor my husband? And if so at what part of the stage is it necessary? I'm under the impression that it's only necessary at the interview stage??

Totally new at this site guys and CR1 ?'s so please forgive me if any of these questions are redundant. Thanks!

It'll most likely take 3 months just to get through California Service Center, so that part shouldn't be a problem.

We're going CR-1 only because they have made K-3 obsolete, and my husband has stayed with me during his visits, but has never lived here so I really don't see why that would be a problem.

Income has to be 125% above the poverty guidelines based on your household size. You can see the requirements here: http://aspe.hhs.gov/POVERTY/09extension.shtml

FYI - the poverty guidelines look like they'll be changing in March, so check back.