Manila co-sponsor question

[john_and_marlene 162]

From the Department of State website:

Does the NVC review Affidavit of Support forms for petitions filed at a post (embassy or consulate) abroad?

No, the NVC reviews only Affidavit of Support forms for petitions filed in the United States with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

If the consular officer says the applicant needs a joint sponsor, does the joint sponsor send the I-864 to the NVC for review?

No. If the post asks for a joint sponsor, the joint sponsor must send the completed I-864 directly to the applicant. The applicant will submit the I-864 to the consular officer for review.

My link.

The link is correct. The consulate still has the discretion to determine whether the sponsor's income is sufficient or requires a joint sponsor. It does not say that the consulate has the discretion to accept or refuse the use of a joint sponsor. In the case of a CR1, any citizen or LPR of the US can be a joint sponsor and as long as they can demonstrate that they have adequate income, they are acceptable.

Edited January 13, 2012 by john_and_marlene

[mr&mrs4ever 0]

@Tahoma,

My wife has already an NLE and plans to take the NLCEX when she gets her SSN after she arrives.Because its one of the requirement to qualify for NCLEX.