Need serious help!!! please

[mamamimi 8]

I do not want to panic yet please help me understand this I-864 form when using a joint or co sponsor whatever you may call it.

I am bellow the poverty guideline (by 2,00 dollars) to sponsor my husband, so I will be using a co sponsor. I have two children that live with me so that makes us three... do I include my husband as well on the form when I fill it out?

When my co-sponsor fills out form I-864 she has 4 people in her household (herself and three kids) who does she sponsor?? my husband only?

She is not sponsoring my husband and myself and my two kids correct?

Please I need help filling out this form... I thank you!

[gezzuzz 1]

I do not want to panic yet please help me understand this I-864 form when using a joint or co sponsor whatever you may call it.

I am bellow the poverty guideline (by 2,00 dollars) to sponsor my husband, so I will be using a co sponsor. I have two children that live with me so that makes us three... do I include my husband as well on the form when I fill it out?

When my co-sponsor fills out form I-864 she has 4 people in her household (herself and three kids) who does she sponsor?? my husband only?

She is not sponsoring my husband and myself and my two kids correct?

Please I need help filling out this form... I thank you!

i was told you need 3 times the difference in assets... so if you are $2 short then you will have to have assets of $6..

[mamamimi 8]

i was told you need 3 times the difference in assets... so if you are $2 short then you will have to have assets of $6..

not taking the chance with assets... thanks I do have a co-sponsor just want to clarify how it works... I hope someone can help me..

[engineer21 51]

I do not want to panic yet please help me understand this I-864 form when using a joint or co sponsor whatever you may call it.

I am bellow the poverty guideline (by 2,00 dollars) to sponsor my husband, so I will be using a co sponsor. I have two children that live with me so that makes us three... do I include my husband as well on the form when I fill it out?

When my co-sponsor fills out form I-864 she has 4 people in her household (herself and three kids) who does she sponsor?? my husband only?

She is not sponsoring my husband and myself and my two kids correct?

Please I need help filling out this form... I thank you!

Your household size is 4. Yes you include your husband as you are his main sponsor.

Your co-sponsor is only sponsporing your husband, the intending immigrant.

No, the co-sponsor does not sponsor you or you children.

But s/he must have enough income for your husband as well as his/her own household members.

[belinda63 3,052]

For your household (size of 4) the 125% of the poverty level is $27.563. For the co-sponsor the amount would be $32,238 (household of 5, her three children, and the immigrant). This assuming you live in the continental US and are not military.

Both of you will fill out the affidavit of support, make sure the co-sponsor provides proof of US citizenship or LPR status.

[mamamimi 8]

Your household size is 4. Yes you include your husband as you are his main sponsor.

Your co-sponsor is only sponsporing your husband, the intending immigrant.

No, the co-sponsor does not sponsor you or you children.

But s/he must have enough income for your husband as well as his/her own household members.

Thank you so much I was like freaking out!! now I can continue with my application and my co-sponsor with hers!

[mamamimi 8]

For your household (size of 4) the 125% of the poverty level is $27.563. For the co-sponsor the amount would be $32,238 (household of 5, her three children, and the immigrant). This assuming you live in the continental US and are not military.

Both of you will fill out the affidavit of support, make sure the co-sponsor provides proof of US citizenship or LPR status.

Thank you Belinda, she makes over 56k, this is so nerve wracking at this NVC stage, bless you for answering my question!!!

[LotofPatience 65]

Thank you Belinda, she makes over 56k, this is so nerve wracking at this NVC stage, bless you for answering my question!!!

One sec - Wait for other expert answer as well.

I am not 100% sure that the co/joint sponsor can be any other third party, but I MAY BE wrong as well. That's why, please pull other expert opinions as well.

As per I-864A, the co/joint sponsor must be a household member as defined below (So how can a friend be a household???):

1) A relative who has the same principal residence as the sponsor and is related to the sponsor as a spouse, adult child, parent, or sibling;

2) A relative or other person whom the sponsor has lawfully claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return even if that person does not live at the same residence as the sponsor;

3) The intending immigrant - if the immigrant can show their income/asset that will still be continuing even after migrating to the U.S

Loto

Edited July 25, 2010 by LotOfPatience

[engineer21 51]

One sec - Wait for other expert answer as well.

I am not 100% sure that the co/joint sponsor can be any other third party, but I MAY BE wrong as well. That's why, please pull other expert opinions as well.

As per I-864A, the co/joint sponsor must be a household member as defined below (So how can a friend be a household???):

1) A relative who has the same principal residence as the sponsor and is related to the sponsor as a spouse, adult child, parent, or sibling;

2) A relative or other person whom the sponsor has lawfully claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return even if that person does not live at the same residence as the sponsor;

3) The intending immigrant - if the immigrant can show their income/asset that will still be continuing even after migrating to the U.S

Loto

Yes, but the co-sponsor in OP's case will be filing I-864, not I-864A.

So she OP is not claiming that the co-sponsor is a household member at all.

And in this case the co-sponsor can be any USC or LPR, 18 or older, and does not have to be related to the main sponsor (OP).

[mamamimi 8]

Yes, but the co-sponsor in OP's case will be filing I-864, not I-864A.

So she OP is not claiming that the co-sponsor is a household member at all.

And in this case the co-sponsor can be any USC or LPR, 18 or older, and does not have to be related to the main sponsor (OP).

You are correct she lives in another US state, your answer was perfect!

[LotofPatience 65]

Yes, but the co-sponsor in OP's case will be filing I-864, not I-864A.

So she OP is not claiming that the co-sponsor is a household member at all.

And in this case the co-sponsor can be any USC or LPR, 18 or older, and does not have to be related to the main sponsor (OP).

Thanks Engineer21! This clears my doubt.

Loto

[mamamimi 8]

Thanks Engineer21! This clears my doubt.

Loto

thank you as well!

[LotofPatience 65]

thank you as well!

So good luck mamamimi! Your green light is ON.

Loto

[engineer21 51]

You are correct she lives in another US state, your answer was perfect!

No problem! Judging from co-sponsor's income and household size including your husband, you should be all set.

Best of luck with your journey

[Dawn Louise 0]

I have a question somewhat pertaining to this. I am not sponsoring my spouse, but am in the K-1 process. When the time comes to do the financial proof...do I include my fiance' in my household size (he would make us a house of 4),or just myself and my 2 sons since he and I aren't married yet? Curious to know in case I need to get a co-sponor because I was only figuring in myself and the boys.

Thanks in advance for any information I receive.

Dawn