Saying Hello and a Question

[Maviarab 1]

Hi there,

Found this site earlier today, and what a hive of information and resources, amazing

Anyway, I am in the UK and have been talking to my girlfriend since April and have already been to visit her for 13 days in the States (came back on the 6th Sept this year). I am due to visit her again on the 3rd Nov for 12 weeks where I plan to also propose (I know she will say yes lol)...so whether we go the K1 or the I-R1 route is something I guess we have to decide between ourselves, though I have been reading all the information posted on the site with great interest all day regarding the ins and outs of all this business.

Anyway, my main concern and question is regarding sponsorship. I am still slightly unclear on how all this works so any advice/information would be greatly appreciated. My girlfriend currently earns well below the 125% poverty line, and my question is, as I have read on some other sites, can my assets be used to make up the difference, or is it solely down to her and/or a co-sponsor to make up the financial responsibility?

I am asking for clarification on this, as having done the sums myself based on current figures, I can make up the difference myself with my assets, but if I am not allowed to use those, then this is going to prove a major stumbling block to us being together. Everything, as complicated and full of red tape as they are, can be dealt with, but this financial responsibility is now worrying me as it if falls down to her then it is going to be next to impossible to complete this part of the process.

Any help would be appreciated to clarify the exact rules regarding this section of the application. Thank you in advance and thanks for putting this great site together

Marius

[together4evr 360]

Hi there,

Found this site earlier today, and what a hive of information and resources, amazing

Anyway, I am in the UK and have been talking to my girlfriend since April and have already been to visit her for 13 days in the States (came back on the 6th Sept this year). I am due to visit her again on the 3rd Nov for 12 weeks where I plan to also propose (I know she will say yes lol)...so whether we go the K1 or the I-R1 route is something I guess we have to decide between ourselves, though I have been reading all the information posted on the site with great interest all day regarding the ins and outs of all this business.

Anyway, my main concern and question is regarding sponsorship. I am still slightly unclear on how all this works so any advice/information would be greatly appreciated. My girlfriend currently earns well below the 125% poverty line, and my question is, as I have read on some other sites, can my assets be used to make up the difference, or is it solely down to her and/or a co-sponsor to make up the financial responsibility?

I am asking for clarification on this, as having done the sums myself based on current figures, I can make up the difference myself with my assets, but if I am not allowed to use those, then this is going to prove a major stumbling block to us being together. Everything, as complicated and full of red tape as they are, can be dealt with, but this financial responsibility is now worrying me as it if falls down to her then it is going to be next to impossible to complete this part of the process.

Any help would be appreciated to clarify the exact rules regarding this section of the application. Thank you in advance and thanks for putting this great site together

Marius

Form I-864 Instructions (Rev. 10/08/10)Y Page 9

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference. If the intending immigrant is an alien orphan who will be adopted in the United States after the alien orphan acquires permanent residence, and who will, as a result, acquire citizenship under section 320 of the Act, the total value of your assets need only equal the difference.

To use the assets of a relative (spouse, adult son or daughter, parent or sibling), the relative must reside with you and have completed a Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, with accompanying evidence of assets. The Form I-864A and accompanying evidence of assets is submitted with Form I-864. You may use the assets of more than one relative who resides with you so long as you submit a complete Form I-864A with evidence of assets for each such relative.

27. Household Member's Assets.

You may use the assets of the intending immigrant regardless of where he or she resides. The intending immigrant must provide evidence of such assets with this form. Form I-864A is not required to document the intending immigrant's assets.

28. Assets of the Intending Immigrant.

29. Total Value of Assets.

So, for filing the married way....your assets need to make up the difference in her salary and your assets must be 5 times the amount needed. So if the amount needed for 2 people is 18,600 dollars then you would need 5 times that amount in assets if she makes no money.

Good luck

[Maviarab 1]

Hmmmm....ok....

So if I understand that correctly (Why is nothing in plain simple English these days)...

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference

Then she only needs to be 3x the poverty guideline, but cannot use my assets to help? But once I am there and we are living together, then my assets can be used towards the amount needed?

Have I got that correct?

Edited October 19, 2011 by MarTiff

[JoannaV 174]

The assets of the intending immigrant can be used by her to meet the requirement: "The value of your assets, the assets of any household member who has signed a Form I-864A, or the assets of the intending immigrant;"

Unless you have a lot of savings though, it would still be a good idea to see if you guys can find a co-sponsor just in case.

[diath 6]

Hello and welcome!

[Maviarab 1]

Ok got it..

Many thanks for all your replies, and I feel a little more comfortable now regarding that aspect

Thanks again.

[Bryan and Isabel 29]

Welcome to the Family!

[Maviarab 1]

Thank you Bryan & Isabel

Mar

[TheFantastics09 19]

Welcome to VJ!!!

[Maviarab 1]

Thank you Fantastics