I-864A

[kg8183 1]

When your mom completes an I-864 as a joint sponsor, her household size is 3; her, your father, and the intending immigrant. She would not count you or your sister. In that same vein, your household count is 2, your and your spouse, your parents and your sister would not count.

USCIS isn't involved at this point. An I-864 is submitted to the NVC and they will do a quick review to ensure required documents have been submitted. It is a CO at the Embassy who will make the decision on whether or not the beneficiary is likely to become a public charge.

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Thats what it sounds like- Just know notary does not mean certified. I would see where others from Armenia have gone for translation. so you will be good to go.

Good luck!

Thank you very much for your help

[kg8183 1]

Yes

Your father would be included in her household size. Do they claim your sister as a dependent? If so, then your sister would have to be included in the household size as well.

If your mom can meet the threshold on her own without the need to combine income, then she would submit copies of her tax return with her W2 as that will show it is only her income. There is no requirement for her to combine income for sponsorship if she meets the threshold on her own, that doesn't mean she can't choose to do so. If she combines income with your father (by choice or by necessity), then your father would need to complete an I-864A.

I actually went through my parents' tax returns and it turns out that neither of my parents earned enough in 2011 to pass the threshold for a household of 3 with just their own income. That means that neither one of them qualify to be a joint sponsor on their own. However, their combined income passes the threshold for 3.

1) As I understand from what you wrote, my mother can actually file a I-864 and my father can file a I-864A to combine their earnings to sponsor my spouse, correct?

2) That being said, do they need their own transcripts to attach to the appropriate forms (they file taxes jointly)? 3) Would they still need to submit W2 forms?

4) How does it work with individuals that are willing to sponsor but actually do not work (no W2's, retired) but have earnings from investments that exceed the threshold? Will that person be able to submit just the tax transcripts for the last 3 years to be a joints sponsor for my husband?

Thank you

[Ryan H 3,812]

1) As I understand from what you wrote, my mother can actually file a I-864 and my father can file a I-864A to combine their earnings to sponsor my spouse, correct?

2) That being said, do they need their own transcripts to attach to the appropriate forms (they file taxes jointly)?

3) Would they still need to submit W2 forms?

Answers:

1) Yes

2) IMO, it's probably a good idea to attach separate transcripts to the appropriate forms

3) No

Edited May 17, 2012 by Ryan H

[kg8183 1]

Answers:

1) Yes

2) IMO, it's probably a good idea to attach separate transcripts to the appropriate forms

3) No

Thank you again.

I know the answer to this question, since it is almost the same situation as with with my parents (with exception of W2) but I need a confirmation anyway

In my previous post I asked whether a retired person can be a joint sponsor. I read the I-864 instructions and there was nothing in that form that makes me think that a retired person is ineligible to be a joint sponsor.

That being said, the possible joint sponsor is a married retired person whose wife is also retired. They file taxes jointly and have a joint investment account and all their other assets are jointly owned, which means that their earnings from investments (and other assets) are combined and can't be separated. Since earnings can't be separated between the spouses, one of the spouses will need to file the I-864 form as a joint sponsor and the other spouse will need to file the I-864A, correct?

thank you in advance

[Ryan H 3,812]

Since earnings can't be separated between the spouses, one of the spouses will need to file the I-864 form as a joint sponsor and the other spouse will need to file the I-864A, correct?

Correct

[kg8183 1]

Correct

thank you