Turned away at interview for lack of income

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America. Topic is not a spousal visa topic; OP filed petition for his stepson. OP has indicated his spouse is already in the US which makes this forum more appropriate for this topic.

Edited February 22, 2012 by Ryan H

[Darnell 8,478]

did your wife work in usa for 2011 ? her income can be included on this stuff - if'n you need to redo yer taxes for 2011, to show this, nows the time to file the 1040X and push a copy to GUZ IV via the son.

[bestofboston 36]

You should take a second job or get your wife into the work place. My wife was here for less than 6 months before getting her first job. She now works at Walmart as a cashier. I don't need the income but she likes the extra income to send back to parents and the Walmart management loves her personality.

I would not hold a grudge against your family because they refused to sign as a co--sponser. I actually don't blame them at all for now signing. That is a huge responsibility that I honestly would not do for my brother if he needed it. It is bad enough for me to assume the risk for my own wife that I would have to support her if she decided that she was not happy with me and wanted to live separately. Lucky for me, we have a great relationship.

Please forgive your siblings for not co-sponsoring your stepson. Especially considering that they would help financially in other ways tells me that they do truly love you.

[dmac7758 0]

Sorry to hear about your dilemma.

Just a suggestion - I'd be very cautious about cutting off family that has been willing to help you with the things you listed. They obviously DO care about you. If you and your wife are so angry at them for not financially supporting you and her family - don't you think that confirms their reasons for NOT wanting to help you with this scenario?

The thing is,I dont need their money....I just needed their money on paper!!!As I commented on another post here,there would be no financial hardship on their part.My wife's money will take care of him. If I knew I would be turned down from Guangzhou,we would have transfered her money here long ago.But I felt I could qualify on my own.Plus,I collect old cars and restore them and there was money sitting there if need be.All in all,me and my brother are cool,but my wife feels family helps family,no matter what the circumstances are.Thats the Chinese way...I guess! Thanks.

[dmac7758 0]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America. Topic is not a spousal visa topic; OP filed petition for his stepson. OP has indicated his spouse is already in the US which makes this forum more appropriate for this topic.

Not sure what you are talking about but its about me not qualfying on the AOS for my wife's son!!

[dmac7758 0]

You should take a second job or get your wife into the work place. My wife was here for less than 6 months before getting her first job. She now works at Walmart as a cashier. I don't need the income but she likes the extra income to send back to parents and the Walmart management loves her personality.

I would not hold a grudge against your family because they refused to sign as a co--sponser. I actually don't blame them at all for now signing. That is a huge responsibility that I honestly would not do for my brother if he needed it. It is bad enough for me to assume the risk for my own wife that I would have to support her if she decided that she was not happy with me and wanted to live separately. Lucky for me, we have a great relationship.

Please forgive your siblings for not co-sponsoring your stepson. Especially considering that they would help financially in other ways tells me that they do truly love you.

You guys are missing the point.....we dont need the money!!!! She has a job,unfortunatly it pays cash(chinese restaurant)

[dmac7758 0]

did your wife work in usa for 2011 ? her income can be included on this stuff - if'n you need to redo yer taxes for 2011, to show this, nows the time to file the 1040X and push a copy to GUZ IV via the son.

At the time of filing,I used my 2010 tax return.If you read some of the replys here,they say all I need to make for a family of 3 is 23,000 and some change. I thought this total had to be multiplied by 125%. If thats the case,why did'nt I get approved? I made 26,000 in 2010.I did send an email to Guangzhou yesterday to see if I can re-submit using 2011 tax return.Thanks!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

At the time of filing,I used my 2010 tax return.If you read some of the replys here,they say all I need to make for a family of 3 is 23,000 and some change. I thought this total had to be multiplied by 125%. If thats the case,why did'nt I get approved? I made 26,000 in 2010.I did send an email to Guangzhou yesterday to see if I can re-submit using 2011 tax return.Thanks!

They not only look at what you made during that time, they also look in the long term income ability.

If they feel the immigrant will become a burden, they have the ability to stop the petition.

"Just making it" may work for some embassies - but others - not so much.

[Boiler 45,558]

You guys are missing the point.....we dont need the money!!!! She has a job,unfortunatly it pays cash(chinese restaurant)

It does not matter how the income is paid, use that.

[dmac7758 0]

Tell your wife that she cannot expect Chinese values from Americans. In America, we are not our brothers' keepers. Brothers are not responsible for each others' families. She needs to adjust to American values. She ain't living back in China anymore.

Trust me,I understand where you are coming from but,It does'nt matter if they live on the moon,you can say what you think is right in certain situations but in reality,their culture is their culture no matter where they live.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

It does not matter how the income is paid, use that.

Actually - unless the immigrants income continues once they come to the US, it can't be used for the I-864.

(Since it appears she is still in China - I would think this falls under that).

I would also imagine he didn't report his wifes income on his taxes.

However, the immigrants assets can be used.

[dmac7758 0]

It does not matter how the income is paid, use that.

I'd be nervous about that. It goes back to another reply on here about cash assets"all of a sudden" and it'll send a red flag or something about a cash loan or something!! Does that make sense??

[Boiler 45,558]

Sounds to me that the wife is in the US.

[dmac7758 0]

Actually - unless the immigrants income continues once they come to the US, it can't be used for the I-864.

(Since it appears she is still in China - I would think this falls under that).

I would also imagine he didn't report his wifes income on his taxes.

However, the immigrants assets can be used.

Again,this is not about my wife. She is here in America with me. Her money is in China and you are correct,we did not report her income for 2011.She did not work in 2010.Thanks.

Sounds to me that the wife is in the US.

Yes she is.Thanks.

[Boiler 45,558]

Again,this is not about my wife. She is here in America with me. Her money is in China and you are correct,we did not report her income for 2011.She did not work in 2010.Thanks.

Sounds like your first stop will be with your CPA.