What are my options?

[ChrisWR 0]

Last Tuesday my husband went to Ciudad Juarez for an interview. He was told there that, as his sponsor and wife, I do not make enough to prove my ability to support him while he is looking for a job. The reason for this is that I have worked overseas for the last 15 years. I got a job with the Federal govt here in the US in November 2010. My tax return shows that I made just barely more than the poverty level last year, but that's because I spent the rest of the year working overseas, and that income is not taxable, so it doesn't show up on my income tax form. The consulate officer told my husband that we need a joint sponsor, but I am a bit upset because I make more than enough to support the both of us. What are our options? Do we have to use a joint sponsor or is there another way?

[Navyk 78]

Last Tuesday my husband went to Ciudad Juarez for an interview. He was told there that, as his sponsor and wife, I do not make enough to prove my ability to support him while he is looking for a job. The reason for this is that I have worked overseas for the last 15 years. I got a job with the Federal govt here in the US in November 2010. My tax return shows that I made just barely more than the poverty level last year, but that's because I spent the rest of the year working overseas, and that income is not taxable, so it doesn't show up on my income tax form. The consulate officer told my husband that we need a joint sponsor, but I am a bit upset because I make more than enough to support the both of us. What are our options? Do we have to use a joint sponsor or is there another way?

Providing a co-sponsor looks like is your only option. Please look out for a co-sponsor!