My Husband's FREAKING OUT!!! Help.

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Hey Everyone:

My husband has his interview scheduled on May 18th at the Embassy in Barbados.

Although we got an case complete and a scheduled interview, the NVC requested a new I-864 be brought at the interview. The I-864 initially sent in 2009 was from my mom (his mother-in-law) as the sponsor. I was not working for 11 months of that year because I was taking care of our son. After the NVC sent us the appointment letter, we received an RFE in which they wanted an updated AOS from my mom. However, I would like to become the sponsor since I started working in December 2009. My salary is 27,386. $5,000 over the poverty guideline for a household of 3.

My plan is to give him my AOS to submit at the interview.

He's freaking out because "They didn't ask for a new AOS they asked for an updated one from my mom."

Wouldn't it be better for me, as his wife, to be the sponsor and not my mom, his mother-in-law? What should we do?

[pushbrk 13,187]

Hey Everyone:

My husband has his interview scheduled on May 18th at the Embassy in Barbados.

Although we got an case complete and a scheduled interview, the NVC requested a new I-864 be brought at the interview. The I-864 initially sent in 2009 was from my mom (his mother-in-law) as the sponsor. I was not working for 11 months of that year because I was taking care of our son. After the NVC sent us the appointment letter, we received an RFE in which they wanted an updated AOS from my mom. However, I would like to become the sponsor since I started working in December 2009. My salary is 27,386. $5,000 over the poverty guideline for a household of 3.

My plan is to give him my AOS to submit at the interview.

He's freaking out because "They didn't ask for a new AOS they asked for an updated one from my mom."

Wouldn't it be better for me, as his wife, to be the sponsor and not my mom, his mother-in-law? What should we do?

Sending both wouldn't hurt but there's a good chance they'll only need yours if you can document your current income with pay stubs and an employer letter. I would include three years of tax returns though, to show the history of income, even though one of the years may not look too good. It won't hurt to add a letter of explanation indicating you quite working to care for a child and have since returned to full time employment.

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Sending both wouldn't hurt but there's a good chance they'll only need yours if you can document your current income with pay stubs and an employer letter. I would include three years of tax returns though, to show the history of income, even though one of the years may not look too good. It won't hurt to add a letter of explanation indicating you quite working to care for a child and have since returned to full time employment.

I really don't want to submit one from my mom because I don't want to have her be obligated to do anything especially since I'm working now.

Well I can't include three years of tax returns because in those years, I've never earned enough to have to file for taxes. I've only worked for really short periods of time over the last 3 years because I was a full-time student at a university.

[pushbrk 13,187]

I really don't want to submit one from my mom because I don't want to have her be obligated to do anything especially since I'm working now.

Well I can't include three years of tax returns because in those years, I've never earned enough to have to file for taxes. I've only worked for really short periods of time over the last 3 years because I was a full-time student at a university.

Ok, then I would strongly suggest you get an updated affidavit from your mother anyway, so he can have it on hand if needed. All you have is a very new job and no history. Technically, you qualify but the decision is a somewhat subjective one. I'd have insurance in the back pocket to avoid delaying the visa approval.

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Ok, then I would strongly suggest you get an updated affidavit from your mother anyway, so he can have it on hand if needed. All you have is a very new job and no history. Technically, you qualify but the decision is a somewhat subjective one. I'd have insurance in the back pocket to avoid delaying the visa approval.

You're right...I'll have my mom do a new one and have her 2009 tax return documents attached to it. I'll only provide it to them if they're are trying to say that my income is not enough or they need someone with a history.

[sassythea 0]

You're right...I'll have my mom do a new one and have her 2009 tax return documents attached to it. I'll only provide it to them if they're are trying to say that my income is not enough or they need someone with a history.

I agree with pushbrk.Keep your Mom as co-sponser.I was laid off for nearly 7 Months and finally got a job in February.Even though im making way above the poverty line too i am still keeping my co-sponser.The two combined will be a bonus.