125% of poverty line, co-sponsors, and being a student

[Paul and Haidee 11]

My fiancee and I are having a disagreement. I am understanding that as long as I make 125% of the poverty line, then we are good to go, whether I am working full time or part time, in schiool or not. She thinks that even though I am making 125% of the poverty line, because its part time and I am in school, we still need a cosponsor. Is she right, or am I right?

Thanks.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

My fiancee and I are having a disagreement. I am understanding that as long as I make 125% of the poverty line, then we are good to go, whether I am working full time or part time, in schiool or not. She thinks that even though I am making 125% of the poverty line, because its part time and I am in school, we still need a cosponsor. Is she right, or am I right?

Thanks.

If you earn enough for your household size, it does not matter how many hours it takes you to earn it, or if you also are in school while earning it. Income that is at 125% of the poverty level or higher is all you need to meet the requirements.

[Enigma11561 336]

Income is income. As long as you are $1 over, you are good to go.

[TnJ 131]

If you earn enough for your household size, it does not matter how many hours it takes you to earn it, or if you also are in school while earning it. Income that is at 125% of the poverty level or higher is all you need to meet the requirements.

Income is income. As long as you are $1 over, you are good to go.

:thumbs: Stable legal means of supporting yourself and household size without welfare is the only concern.

[renecherubs 18]

your fiancee really wants to be with you.she's covering all worst possible things to happen. i'm sure you're good to go. for insurance purposes...if there's someone willing to be a co-sponsor, it does not hurt to have a back up. just my two cents.

[TnJ 131]

your fiancee really wants to be with you.she's covering all worst possible things to happen. i'm sure you're good to go. for insurance purposes...if there's someone willing to be a co-sponsor, it does not hurt to have a back up. just my two cents.

:thumbs:

Edited May 9, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[Paul and Haidee 11]

She is saying that the commissions I would earn from working would not count toward the 125%. She said it needs to be a fixed income and commissions do not matter. Is this true? I find it hard to believe.

[TnJ 131]

She is saying that the commissions I would earn from working would not count toward the 125%. She said it needs to be a fixed income and commissions do not matter. Is this true? I find it hard to believe.

There is no rule on income fluctuation. We aren't all making fixed annual salaries. Hourly employees don't make a fixed income either, but if they can show they can make more than the 125% in a year, they qualify. No, commission should not be a problem. Ask her where she is learning these things and guide her over to VJ.