Do I need joint sponsor?

[e+c 0]

Do you think I need a joint sponsor?

I do not have tax returns for the last 3 years since I was a student and then making less than $9,000/yr teaching abroad. from June 2009-June 2010 I was unemployed. I just got a full time job 2 months ago. My annual salary is $41,600. My household is 3, so I am above the 125% min.

Do I need a joint sponsor?

The problem is that my mother who was going to be my joint sponsor was just laid off this month. For the past 3 yrs she had an annual income of $110,000 or more. I have her 3 tax transcripts from the last 3 yrs. She does have a severance agreement until April 2011 of 100% of her income (120k).

If I need a joint sponsor, can I use her?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

If your current income is enough (and you can prove it) to meet the poverty level needed, you do not need a co-sponsor.

You will probably want to ensure you get a letter from your employer stating that your job is permanent, with salary info, (when you started, etc...)

About using your mother - You may be able to, however, if they ask for proof of current employment, she will not be able to show that.

[Mike & Perla 0]

In addition to a company letter, you may also want to use your payroll stubs... as for your mother, even if not employed, she can declare any assets in a checking or savings account to become a co-sponsor (1/3 of the amount in the account will count towards reaching the 125% threshold)

Edited September 7, 2010 by Mike & Perla

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

In addition to a company letter, you may also want to use your payroll stubs... as for your mother, even if not employed, she can declare any assets in a checking or savings account to become a co-sponsor (1/3 of the amount in the account will count towards reaching the 125% threshold)

Nope. The 3:1 ratio only applies to someone sponsoring a spouse or child, so it would apply to the primary sponsor. If the co-sponsor is neither the spouse nor parent (not step-parent) of the sponsored immigrant then the ratio is 5:1.

[Mike & Perla 0]

Nope. The 3:1 ratio only applies to someone sponsoring a spouse or child, so it would apply to the primary sponsor. If the co-sponsor is neither the spouse nor parent (not step-parent) of the sponsored immigrant then the ratio is 5:1.

Thanks for the correction!