Support, $100 short

[WishMeLuck 0]

My friends only sponsor(her husband) is $100 short from qualifying as a support. Is this a big deal, does she need to get a joint sponsor?

[ChrisPG 30]

My friends only sponsor(her husband) is $100 short from qualifying as a support. Is this a big deal, does she need to get a joint sponsor?

$100 short is $100 dollars short-- I mean really, were does one draw the line?

The guidelines are quite clear, if the spouse cannot meet the financial requirements then a joint sponsor is needed.

[Ryan H 3,812]

My friends only sponsor(her husband) is $100 short from qualifying as a support. Is this a big deal, does she need to get a joint sponsor?

Short is short, doesn't matter if it's by 1 cent or by 1,000 dollars. If the threshold is not met, then a joint sponsor will be required.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

The rules are clear, a co-sponsor is necessary

Good luck

Edited July 3, 2012 by canadian_wife

[WishMeLuck 0]

Ok thanks for the replies!

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Has she considered using assets? If he is only $100 short, but has, say, $1000 in a savings account or she can transfer over whatever savings she has from abroad, that should do it.

[Julie y Pat 67]

what if the sponsors accountant noticed that on the most recent tax return there was a deduction taken that should not have been, and recommends filing an amended return that shows a higher taxable income?

[aayitrun 66]

what if the sponsors accountant noticed that on the most recent tax return there was a deduction taken that should not have been, and recommends filing an amended return that shows a higher taxable income?

Pre deduction income is considered. This is not going to help.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Pre deduction income is considered. This is not going to help.

It can make a big difference if the sponsor is self-employed. They use total income, line 22, which is after any business related deductions have been made.

[Dave&Roza 748]

I would look at assets to cover the missing $100. If it is the sponsor that has the asset for the spouse then the requirement is $300 or 3X the short fall. Otherwise it is 5X or $500. I would err on the conservative side and have at least $500 in a savings account to show. Actually the more the better. Otherwise you can find a co-sponsor.

Good luck,

Dave

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

My friends only sponsor(her husband) is $100 short from qualifying as a support. Is this a big deal, does she need to get a joint sponsor?

If her husband has any assets that can make up for the shortcoming, then no need for a joint sponsor. He needs 3 times the amount he is short in income, so at least $300 in assets to meet the bare minimum requirement, but the more the better of course.

Edited July 4, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[Gosia & Tito 199]

My friends only sponsor(her husband) is $100 short from qualifying as a support. Is this a big deal, does she need to get a joint sponsor?

Might be able to overcome that with other assets such as savings, real state property, etc.