Providing for Spouse

[mfa 1]

i am living in peru with my wife and have been for 7 months.

we want to move back to the states

how can i get a job before i go there???

shall i have my mother "sponsor" my since my mom has a job and owns a home?

the whole purpose of me coming here was so that we would NOT have to live apart (she was denied tourist visa prior to wedding, of course).

now folks "go home, egt ob, then she follows you."

huh?!?!?!

theres gotta be an easier way.

[Adriene H 89]

Unfortunately ... the process is far from easy and not for the faint of heart

[mfa 1]

ok...well, thats no help.

tell me about having other relatives "sponsor."

tell me what people DO in these situations.

[Iyawo Ijebu 157]

i am living in peru with my wife and have been for 7 months.

we want to move back to the states

how can i get a job before i go there???

shall i have my mother "sponsor" my since my mom has a job and owns a home?

the whole purpose of me coming here was so that we would NOT have to live apart (she was denied tourist visa prior to wedding, of course).

now folks "go home, egt ob, then she follows you."

huh?!?!?!

theres gotta be an easier way.

"go home, egt ob (get a job), then she follows you." My personal recommended way but I'm weird that wany in that I like being responsible for my own actions.

In case that you have your Mum sponsor her, then make sure that she understadns the full implication of the I-864.

Depending on your industry and your skill level you should be able to get job leads on Monster.Com, CareerBuilder.Com, etc though direct employer websites works best for me personally.

Good luck.

Edited May 29, 2012 by Iyawo Ijebu

[mfa 1]

Sorry...my original question sounded weird.

My question IS NOT about supporting my spouse.

I am confident I will get income in my trades (certified teacher with tons of experience, performing musician, or bartender at the very least).

That isnt my worry.

This isn't an economic question.

My question is about filling out the paperwork in a manner that will get a visa without problems.

1) If I apply as sponsor WITHOUT a job in the states will she get her visa?

2) Is there some trick or red flag to simply having my mother or sister be the sponsor? Is this something that historically occurs?

[pushbrk 12,900]

Sorry...my original question sounded weird.

My question IS NOT about supporting my spouse.

I am confident I will get income in my trades (certified teacher with tons of experience, performing musician, or bartender at the very least).

That isnt my worry.

This isn't an economic question.

My question is about filling out the paperwork in a manner that will get a visa without problems.

1) If I apply as sponsor WITHOUT a job in the states will she get her visa?

2) Is there some trick or red flag to simply having my mother or sister be the sponsor? Is this something that historically occurs?

Click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here, to start learning about the process.

Regardless of whether you're worried about finances, part of the "paperwork" is an affidavit of support from you and if you are not currently a qualified sponsor, another affidavit from a qualified sponsor. Sponsorship question = economic question.

[mfa 1]

Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

[Anh map 2,098]

Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

A promise of a job is not sufficient. Your cash gig proposal won't work for immigration purposes. If you do not have a US based job that meets the income guidelines then you will need a joint sponsor. Any US citizen or green card holder can be a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor's income would have to meet the requirement for their household plus the intending immigrant(s).

These FAQ from the State Dept. website may be helpful to you >>> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

[mfa 1]

A promise of a job is not sufficient. Your cash gig proposal won't work for immigration purposes. If you do not have a US based job that meets the income guidelines then you will need a joint sponsor. Any US citizen or green card holder can be a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor's income would have to meet the requirement for their household plus the intending immigrant(s).

These FAQ from the State Dept. website may be helpful to you >>> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

Thank you VERY much!

Do you know where I can find income requirements?

Basically, what is it? Do they just want to be sure that the sponsor is not below the poverty level?

My mother has a steady job and lives alone in her condo. She's not rich with tons of money in the bank, but she's not in poverty either.

[pushbrk 12,900]

Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

You either come back and get an actual job, as in "employment" or you use a joint sponsor who DOES qualify.

Thank you VERY much!

Do you know where I can find income requirements?

Basically, what is it? Do they just want to be sure that the sponsor is not below the poverty level?

My mother has a steady job and lives alone in her condo. She's not rich with tons of money in the bank, but she's not in poverty either.

Google I-864p

[mfa 1]

Where can I learn about the income requirement?

[Anh map 2,098]

Where can I learn about the income requirement?

Click the link below in my signature for the I-864P Poverty Guidelines. The 125% amount is what is needed.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K3 Process & Procedures to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures.

[mfa 1]

Click the link below in my signature for the I-864P Poverty Guidelines. The 125% amount is what is needed.

darn...the link doesnt seem to be working for me.

not sure if its my browser or a dead link.

[pushbrk 12,900]

darn...the link doesnt seem to be working for me.

not sure if its my browser or a dead link.

Google "I-864p". This is not rocket science.