co sponsor qualifications

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HELLO EVERYONE,

I WAS NOT WANTING TO HAVE A CO-SPONSOR BUT I JUST HAVE A STRONG FEELING I SHOULD GET ONE. BETTER TO HAVE ONE NOW THEN HAVE TO GET ONE LATER AND CAUSE DELAYS. AS FAR AS SPONSORS I HAVE TWO IN MIND. ONE IS MY SISTER BUT HER INCOME IS BASED OFF OF DISABILITY (2,000/MONTH)AND FINANCIAL AID FROM SCHOOL? WOULD THAT BE OK SINCE IT IS GOVERNMENT FUNDS? THE SECOND IS MY DAD HE IS A CARPENTER THROUGH THE UNION AND MAKES GREAT MONEY BUT IS LAID OFF FROM TIME TO TIME AND DRAWS UNEMPLOYEMENT OCCASIONALLY...AGAIN GOVERNMENT FUNDS? WOULD EITHIER OF THEM BE AN OPTION FOR ME?

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The only restriction is that means-tested public benefits cannot be used, so the disability and unemployment funds can be used. The financial aid from school is probably not viewed as income so cannot be used. In other words, does she claim it as income on her tax returns--I think the answer is probably no, so it cannot be counted.

[Om&Abo Malik 12]

HELLO EVERYONE,

I WAS NOT WANTING TO HAVE A CO-SPONSOR BUT I JUST HAVE A STRONG FEELING I SHOULD GET ONE. BETTER TO HAVE ONE NOW THEN HAVE TO GET ONE LATER AND CAUSE DELAYS. AS FAR AS SPONSORS I HAVE TWO IN MIND. ONE IS MY SISTER BUT HER INCOME IS BASED OFF OF DISABILITY (2,000/MONTH)AND FINANCIAL AID FROM SCHOOL? WOULD THAT BE OK SINCE IT IS GOVERNMENT FUNDS? THE SECOND IS MY DAD HE IS A CARPENTER THROUGH THE UNION AND MAKES GREAT MONEY BUT IS LAID OFF FROM TIME TO TIME AND DRAWS UNEMPLOYEMENT OCCASIONALLY...AGAIN GOVERNMENT FUNDS? WOULD EITHIER OF THEM BE AN OPTION FOR ME?

The rules in i-864 do state that disability(SSDI) not ssi can be used to meet the burden but the embassy can deny it if that is the sole source of income because i know of someone that happened to. i think it all depends on your embassy who ultimately has the discretion. i am not saying that to worry you just wanted you to consider that. i think the reason was given that if the beneficiary became a public charge they would not be able to garnish a govt check. we used ssdi to meet the guidelines but their was also a stable salary with it.

Edited October 15, 2011 by Om&Abo Malik

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I think they should deny affidavits when all the people use is their ssi and unemployment to try to show they meet the minimum income requirements. Obviously, you aren't making any money and living off the government and more than likely so will the people they petition for, at least until the beneficiary gets an ead or green card, then they will work and take another job america doesn't have.

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The rules in i-864 do state that disability(SSDI) not ssi can be used to meet the burden but the embassy can deny it if that is the sole source of income because i know of someone that happened to. i think it all depends on your embassy who ultimately has the discretion. i am not saying that to worry you just wanted you to consider that. i think the reason was given that if the beneficiary became a public charge they would not be able to garnish a govt check. we used ssdi to meet the guidelines but their was also a stable salary with it.

So eithier choice is an option but using my sisters dissability would higer my chances of not being accepted.Using my dad would be much stronger since he has been a carpenter for more than 20 years and only relies on unemployement when the weather or season of year dosent permit him to work or limits amount of work available. or what do you feel?

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Oh Connie...

The regulations are what they are...we try to keep politics out of the discussions here and focus on how to get the job done. There are other parts of the forum where you can get on your soapbox--this is the wrong place for that discussion. Go to this link and you will be welcomed--just not here !!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/145-politics-and-religion/

Amazn need help--not indirect criticism

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I think they should deny affidavits when all the people use is their ssi and unemployment to try to show they meet the minimum income requirements. Obviously, you aren't making any money and living off the government and more than likely so will the people they petition for, at least until the beneficiary gets an ead or green card, then they will work and take another job america doesn't have.

I agree with you that is why I am trying to be very cautious on how I handle things in my case. I meet the financial guidlines now but in the last 3 years that is not the case. Because of the past 3 years fluctuating and being well below the requirements. I feel it is in my best interest to have a sponsor just incase they request it. I was adopted and I am very limited on options for sponsors. the majority of my family is deceased and being that I am much younger than all in my family, most are retired or not earning income that could qulify them as a co-sponsor.

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Amazn...

There is nothing wrong using the disability income so long as it is over the minimum for the number of dependents. If you father is way over the limit even with periods of unemployment, that would work too, but it really doesn't matter where the income comes from so long as it is not means tested.

[amazngrace 3]

Oh Connie...

The regulations are what they are...we try to keep politics out of the discussions here and focus on how to get the job done. There are other parts of the forum where you can get on your soapbox--this is the wrong place for that discussion. Go to this link and you will be welcomed--just not here !!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/145-politics-and-religion/

Amazn need help--not indirect criticism

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! ALSO THANK YOU FOR ALL THE STRAIGHT FORWARD ANSWERS AND HELP. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLICATED ENEOUGH WITHOUT US ADDING TO EACHOTHERS STRUGGLES!! WE ARE ALL HERE TO GET A JOB DONE OR HAVE GOT IT DONE AND ARE HERE TO SHARE GUIDANCE AND HELP OTHERS.

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Amazn...

There is nothing wrong using the disability income so long as it is over the minimum for the number of dependents. If you father is way over the limit even with periods of unemployment, that would work too, but it really doesn't matter where the income comes from so long as it is not means tested.

OK....MY SISTER IS MARRIED AND HAS 2 KIDS AND ALL LIVE IN SAME HOME TOGETHER. DO I INCLUDE HER, THE HUSBAND, THE KIDS , ME ,AND MY HUBAND IN THE FIGURES? ALSO DO I INCLUDE HER HUSBANDS INCOME AS WELL?

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OK....MY SISTER IS MARRIED AND HAS 2 KIDS AND ALL LIVE IN SAME HOME TOGETHER. DO I INCLUDE HER, THE HUSBAND, THE KIDS , ME ,AND MY HUBAND IN THE FIGURES? ALSO DO I INCLUDE HER HUSBANDS INCOME AS WELL?

The I-864 signer includes herself, her husband, her minor children, her dependents on her taxes, legal permanent residents she petitioned for with a current I-864 obligation, and the intending immigrants.

In other words, she counts everybody you have listed. That's six people so far. She and her husband (household member) will need to make at least $37,487 annually to be an acceptable joint sponsor. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

P.S. Please stop using all CAPS. It is hard to read. No need to shout.

Edited October 15, 2011 by Jojo92122

[amazngrace 3]

The I-864 signer includes herself, her husband, her minor children, her dependents on her taxes, legal permanent residents she petitioned for with a current I-864 obligation, and the intending immigrants.

In other words, she counts everybody you have listed. That's six people so far. She and her husband (household member) will need to make at least $37,487 annually to be an acceptable joint sponsor. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

P.S. Please stop using all CAPS. It is hard to read. No need to shout.

Sory about the caps, thank you very much for the advice. Do you see the fact that they both rely on disability as the only sorce of income it will be an issue?

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Sory about the caps, thank you very much for the advice. Do you see the fact that they both rely on disability as the only sorce of income it will be an issue?

I don't know.

SSDI is accepted as income, so it probably will not be a problem.

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Disability income is fine so long as it meets the minimums.

[Om&Abo Malik 12]

So eithier choice is an option but using my sisters dissability would higer my chances of not being accepted.Using my dad would be much stronger since he has been a carpenter for more than 20 years and only relies on unemployement when the weather or season of year dosent permit him to work or limits amount of work available. or what do you feel?

really i would go with your dads income it seems much stronger unless ofcourse as jojo pointed out the household size makes you ineligible. plz see the poverty guidelines for 2011 and consider all factors. i wish you the best i know how stressful this all is we have all been through it.