Financial Sponsor

[unggoy_tatay 1]

Sorry if this is posted already. To be quite honest, I did not dig thoroughly, as I am too busy/lazy right now.

I was curious. I filed here in Manila. The DCF requires one to be a permanent resident of a foreign nation. Luckily, this gives us a few benefits, such as speedy processing(2 weeks!). However, there are a few caveats.

For one, DCF Financial Support requires several other items. Proof of residence in the USA, bank accounts, a current(not promised) job, among other things.

The doozie for me: I do not meet the minimum requirements for above poverty level income. Further, DCF forbids co-sponsorship. We're in a Catch-22.

So does that mean we're finished? Or is there another option? There must be some waiver. Thanks a bunch for your replies!

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Most DCFers use a co-sponsor, where did you hear this was not allowed? Manila generally doesn't allow co-sponsors for K1, but I never heard of that problem with DCF spousal visas. Also, no job is required.

There is no waiver- your other options are to sponsor on assets, or for the USC to go home as soon as the I-130 has been accepted, start a job, and send paystubs and employment letter with beneficiary to interview.

[unggoy_tatay 1]

Most DCFers use a co-sponsor, where did you hear this was not allowed? Manila generally doesn't allow co-sponsors for K1, but I never heard of that problem with DCF spousal visas. Also, no job is required.

There is no waiver- your other options are to sponsor on assets, or for the USC to go home as soon as the I-130 has been accepted, start a job, and send paystubs and employment letter with beneficiary to interview.

The Gov page seems to be pretty against co-sponsors via DCF.

I hope it is OK. The baby comes soon. And it's far. I'd hate to have to go first....

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

The Gov page seems to be pretty against co-sponsors via DCF.

Do you have a link?

[unggoy_tatay 1]

Sorry. Tired.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

I never heard of problems of this nature. As for pops? He's retired. But he has tier 1 retirement. The highest USA retirement possible, no longer even given. In a month or two, he meets the required poverty income level, so I assume it's not an issue...

Also, if NVC is in Manila, maybe it's OK. Every time I go in there in my suit, they treat me like the ambassador of the US. Ha, ha.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

If you are refering to "If the petitioner does not have a domicile in the United States, can a joint sponsor file an I-864? -- No, the petitioner must meet all the requirements to be a sponsor (age, domicile and citizenship), except those related to income, before there can be a joint sponsor." That just re-affirms that financial co-sponsorship is possible, but the sponsor (ie you) must meet all the other requirements.