Poverty 125% in 2012

[Nicoco 26]

So! I really hate this topic because I just barely make it. I make a couple hundred over 20,000 at the moment, and the guide says like 18,300 something like that for 2 people.

Now, my income WILL be going up next year. But I assume that the poverty guides will be raising too?

Is there a way we can predict how much it will go up? I just want to know if I will make the 125% guideline when I file for AOS, because most likely we will file for AOS in 2012. Wouldn't that be frustrating if we got married and then at AOS had problems with the I-184?

[BoxsterOwner 3]

from 2010 to 2011 for 2 the increase was about 175.

[Tim/Mav 305]

from 2010 to 2011 for 2 the increase was about 175.

This is an UNEDUCATED GUESS. There are no 2012 Guildlines for 2012 to my knowledge. However, it seems to raise every year. So this Post is BUNK.

[jkelly07 120]

the 1-864 poverty guidelines for 2011 , 2 in house hold 18,387-3 in house hold 23,162-4 in house hold 27,937.add 4,775 for each additional person.if your in the armed forces it is much less 100, percent.

[Chuward 5]

from 2010 to 2011 for 2 the increase was about 175.

This is an UNEDUCATED GUESS. There are no 2012 Guildlines for 2012 to my knowledge. However, it seems to raise every year. So this Post is BUNK.

Nothing uneducated about it, the actual increase from 2010 to 2011 for 2 was $124 bucks. His post stating "about 175" was pretty much spot on, so your post is BUNK!

[maning 36]

This is an UNEDUCATED GUESS. There are no 2012 Guildlines for 2012 to my knowledge. However, it seems to raise every year. So this Post is BUNK.

How is that an uneducated guess? He simply quoted the difference between 2010 guidelines to 2011 guidelines. He wasn't making any predictions about 2012 guidelines.. just simply stating that the difference between 2010 and 2011 guidelines was only $175. So it's safe to assume that following trends from the past years that poverty guidelines, that the raise will not be TOO substantial. Which the OP wanted to know since she's worried her income level might be affected by a n increase while she's filing for AOS.

My educated guess would be that due to the economy that poverty levels will not see a substantial jump next year... but be prepared to see an increase between $100 to $1000 just to play it safe. So hopefully your income will go up by $1000 before you apply for AOS. Also, if you can apply for AOS before they implement the 2012 guidelines then that would help you out also, but then you will be rushing to get married and filing your AOS. Safe bet is to find a cosponsor JUST IN CASE, if you want to sleep well at night. I have a cosponsor for AOS when the time comes, just in case something did happen to me (injury, sickness, death, etc.).

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

So! I really hate this topic because I just barely make it. I make a couple hundred over 20,000 at the moment, and the guide says like 18,300 something like that for 2 people.

Now, my income WILL be going up next year. But I assume that the poverty guides will be raising too?

Is there a way we can predict how much it will go up? I just want to know if I will make the 125% guideline when I file for AOS, because most likely we will file for AOS in 2012. Wouldn't that be frustrating if we got married and then at AOS had problems with the I-184?

No way to predict precisely. The new guidelines are effective March 1 but do not take affect at the consulates until April 1. The increases are not usually large.

[Ning 619]

So! I really hate this topic because I just barely make it. I make a couple hundred over 20,000 at the moment, and the guide says like 18,300 something like that for 2 people.

Now, my income WILL be going up next year. But I assume that the poverty guides will be raising too?

Is there a way we can predict how much it will go up? I just want to know if I will make the 125% guideline when I file for AOS, because most likely we will file for AOS in 2012. Wouldn't that be frustrating if we got married and then at AOS had problems with the I-184?

Look at what has occured in the past. Its the U S government. The U S fiscal year begins in Oct. The U S economy is a total disaster & in decline.

When you file for the AOS you can request a EAD card for Ice. You have said he will be working in your business as soon as he can do so legally.

By the time the AOS meeting occured he would have an income or if there is any doubt use your family as co sponsor. You have said they are willing to do that before.

Your present income is high enough to sponsor him now. No reason to think it wont be enough later.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Look at what has occured in the past. Its the U S government. The U S fiscal year begins in Oct. The U S economy is a total disaster & in decline.

When you file for the AOS you can request a EAD card for Ice. You have said he will be working in your business as soon as he can do so legally.

By the time the AOS meeting occured he would have an income or if there is any doubt use your family as co sponsor. You have said they are willing to do that before.

Your present income is high enough to sponsor him now. No reason to think it wont be enough later.

The poverty guidelines are not based on the US economy. They're based on the consumer price index. If the economy tanks, and unemployment skyrockets, it won't affect the poverty guidelines unless consumer prices also go up at the same time. The CPI usually goes up each year, but not always. It didn't go up significantly between 2009 and 2010 because of the deflationary pressures of the recession. Consequently, DHHS didn't change the poverty guidelines in 2010.

[Ning 619]

The poverty guidelines are not based on the US economy. They're based on the consumer price index. If the economy tanks, and unemployment skyrockets, it won't affect the poverty guidelines unless consumer prices also go up at the same time. The CPI usually goes up each year, but not always. It didn't go up significantly between 2009 and 2010 because of the deflationary pressures of the recession. Consequently, DHHS didn't change the poverty guidelines in 2010.

I didnt say the guidelines are based on the economy.

I would think the economy is going to have everything to do with her future income & his because they are going to work together in a business she started. Or thats what she said in the past.

She indicates her income will improve. I hope so but simply pointed out consideration of the actions of the U S govenment. Those actions seem to have a realtionship to the economy realised by observing the stock market for example. The actions of that same government have certianly affect my income

[BoxsterOwner 3]

from 2009 to 2010, nothing was change or am i looking at a wrong pdf file.

[Scott & Annie 19]

I feel like I'm in that poverty category sometimes

Edited October 5, 2011 by Scott & Annie

[G&D 51]

So! I really hate this topic because I just barely make it. I make a couple hundred over 20,000 at the moment, and the guide says like 18,300 something like that for 2 people.Now, my income WILL be going up next year. But I assume that the poverty guides will be raising too? Is there a way we can predict how much it will go up? I just want to know if I will make the 125% guideline when I file for AOS, because most likely we will file for AOS in 2012. Wouldn't that be frustrating if we got married and then at AOS had problems with the I-184?

This is an UNEDUCATED GUESS. There are no 2012 Guildlines for 2012 to my knowledge. However, it seems to raise every year. So this Post is BUNK.

The poverty guidelines are not based on the US economy. They're based on the consumer price index. If the economy tanks, and unemployment skyrockets, it won't affect the poverty guidelines unless consumer prices also go up at the same time. The CPI usually goes up each year, but not always. It didn't go up significantly between 2009 and 2010 because of the deflationary pressures of the recession. Consequently, DHHS didn't change the poverty guidelines in 2010.

I didnt say the guidelines are based on the economy.I would think the economy is going to have everything to do with her future income & his because they are going to work together in a business she started. Or thats what she said in the past. She indicates her income will improve. I hope so but simply pointed out consideration of the actions of the U S govenment. Those actions seem to have a realtionship to the economy realised by observing the stock market for example. The actions of that same government have certianly affect my income

Bickering between the Blue Boxes again...and the usual "Bunk" from the bunkster...Can't we just all get along?

The fact of the matter is it ain't gonna go up much if at all. So don't worry OP, it'll be OK