I-864 Question

[Donnison2011 1]

How does the I-864 work with a joint sponsor? Does the joint sponsor need to make the qualifing amount that I need for my household? Or does the joint sponsor just need to make the difference in what my fiances are lacking to qualify myself?

I hope this question makes sense

Thanks in advance for all the replies !

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Joint sponsor will need to make enough money to cover the immigrant(s) and their own household number.

They do not "add" their income to yours. (this could happen if they were in the same household and was a relative).

You will still need to fill out the 864 (even if you do not make the required level).

(as your joint sponsor)

[Donnison2011 1]

Joint sponsor will need to make enough money to cover the immigrant(s) and their own household number.

They do not "add" their income to yours. (this could happen if they were in the same household and was a relative).

You will still need to fill out the 864 (even if you do not make the required level).

(as your joint sponsor)

The 125% guideline needs to be met for all 3 years correct?

[JoannaV 174]

The 125% guideline needs to be met for all 3 years correct?

No. It is only current income that needs to meet the requirement. It is only if you can't entirely prove that your 2011 income would be enough that the past 3 years might help, or not help. So if your income is borderline then an even lower income in the past 3 years might go against you. But generally, in the UK at least, it is all about your current expected annual income.