Income Req. (Lost job, disability) PI

[Jimmyzr1 36]

Hello to all, I may have a problem with income requirements with trying to bring my fiance from the Philippines here. I lost my $100k+ job last year & have been on unemployment. I am a disabled veteran and receive $770 a month for that. The VA just sent me back to college and are giving me an additional $556 per month to go to school. School will be from 2 1/2-3 years in which I will receive the $770+$556=$1326 per month which equates to $15912 per year. My question is this, one will my income from the VA for school count for income, and, 2, since I am a veteran and receive this income untaxed like military, will I only have to make 100% poverty income or $14570 per year. I also have $55,000 in the stock market plus another $7,000-$8,000 in the bank. Will embassy in Manila use my savings for the difference if I don't qualify?

[Otto 83]

I'm not certain the school 'money' would be counted as income - perhaps someone more familiar with retirement/benefits can respond.

Poverty Guidelines

Am fairly certain the 100% income-to-minimum requirement is for active-duty military so it would seem you're looking at a minimum of $18212. Assets can be used to make up the difference - you may have enough (and it can depend on what type of asset it is). There is more on assets here in the I-864 instructions.

For folks to give a more clear response:

• How was your income previous to losing your job?
  
• what type of assets (in the stock market)?
  
• What are the chances of you obtaining a qualified co-sponsor?