Had my interview today, Affidavit of Support got denied

[M J Woods 1]

I couldn't be bothered reading every previous post so i just want to confirm something here.

Your husbands income must meet the poverty guidelines for his household size, if they don't he can use assets to qualify but would need to show three times the amount he's missing in income. If you have a co-sponsor (who completes an I-864, not an I-864A) your husbands income could be zero because now they use the co-sponsor's income to meet the requirements.

Your co-sponsor must meet the poverty guidelines for their household size PLUS the immigrant. Their income isn't combined with your husband. They could make up the shortfall with assets but would need 5 times the amount he's missing in income to make up the difference.

I hope that makes sense. You might already know that but just mentioning it again in case you didn't.

I'm confused--the joint sponsor needs to show 5 times the guidelines in assets, but the primary sponsor only needs to show 3 times? I thought for spousal visas it was all divided by three, since the spouse will be eligible to become a U.S. citizen after three years, whereas most immigrant visa recipients (non-marriage-related) only become eligible after five years. So for a marriage-related immigrant visa, it should be the same for all sponsors involved: divide by three. Am I wrong?

[pushbrk 12,881]

I'm confused--the joint sponsor needs to show 5 times the guidelines in assets, but the primary sponsor only needs to show 3 times? I thought for spousal visas it was all divided by three, since the spouse will be eligible to become a U.S. citizen after three years, whereas most immigrant visa recipients (non-marriage-related) only become eligible after five years. So for a marriage-related immigrant visa, it should be the same for all sponsors involved: divide by three. Am I wrong?

You're using sound logic but alas, yes, you are wrong. See item 29 of the I-864 step by step instructions.

[Ready to do it 101]

Just out of curiosity... why did you not run the idea of submitting the deed to a house(owned by 6 people) by this board before doing so? After all the thoughts, advice, etc. wouldn't it have made sense to ask the veterans here what they thought of the idea before doing so?

On another note... keep your head up and don't give up. Even if it means your husband returning to US, finding a job and working for a bit before proceeding with the Visa... that is a better alternative then just giving up, right?

I hope I'm not annoying with all the questions I have. Sadly, I have another one.

We sent in a new I-864 form with some assets added. The Co-Sponsor inherited a house with his five siblings. We sent in the deed of the house showing all six names.

So now I'm worried if they will make a big deal out of it, that there are six names on the deed? Will they request any more documents because of this?

I just don't like bad surprises and this is why I'm asking so I know what to expect. I understand that only the consulate officer makes the decision.

Thank you for your thoughts.

Edited June 2, 2011 by Ready to do it

[little immigrant 801]

Just out of curiosity... why did you not run the idea of submitting the deed to a house(owned by 6 people) by this board before doing so? After all the thoughts, advice, etc. wouldn't it have made sense to ask the veterans here what they thought of the idea before doing so?

On another note... keep your head up and don't give up. Even if it means your husband returning to US, finding a job and working for a bit before proceeding with the Visa... that is a better alternative then just giving up, right?

Because some statements were false and this did not give me any hope at all.

However, I thank you very much for support and help. I don't know how much longer I will be on these forums since I sent the Admin a message to delete my account on here.