can i sponsor myself on i-864

[headkiss 1]

hey all. i'm about done completing the AOS package. however my wife doesnt meet the minimum 125% requirement. i work and both our incomes combined exceed the limit. however i am not authorized to work but i do anyways because i have a child to support. we both filed taxes jointly in 2005 and have the tax transcripts from last yr. my question is can i be a joint sponsor and have my wife be the primary sponsor even though i wrked without authorization? thx.

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[headkiss 1]

anyone?

[Kez/JWolf 6]

you want to tell USCIS all about your illegal work.... wow

Good Luck with your AOS...

Kezzie

[kitkat1 5]

you want to tell USCIS all about your illegal work.... wow

Good Luck with your AOS...

Kezzie

[payxibka 10,047]

hey all. i'm about done completing the AOS package. however my wife doesnt meet the minimum 125% requirement. i work and both our incomes combined exceed the limit. however i am not authorized to work but i do anyways because i have a child to support. we both filed taxes jointly in 2005 and have the tax transcripts from last yr. my question is can i be a joint sponsor and have my wife be the primary sponsor even though i wrked without authorization? thx.

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Holy #######! I think you answered your own question....

"I am not authorized to work but I do anyways..." so let's tell the people that control your life by your "short hairs" that you completely disregard the law...

GOOD LUCK!!!

[headkiss 1]

i see. but since we filed jointly my earnings will show up on her transcripts for the interviewer to see anyways right.plus i thought the spouse of a USC is forgiven for working without authorization (plz correct me if im wrong)

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[Kez/JWolf 6]

I would think you should go check out your situation with an good immigration lawyer..... you have not given us any infomation to help you.. other than you work illegally...

Kezzie

Edited October 21, 2006 by Kezzie

[payxibka 10,047]

i see. but since we filed jointly my earnings will show up on her transcripts for the interviewer to see anyways right.plus i thought the spouse of a USC is forgiven for working without authorization (plz correct me if im wrong)

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You think? Do you have an authoritative cite? I am no expert but.....

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Yes unauthorized work can be forgiven at interview.... can you use your illegal earnings to sponsor yourself I doubt.... you would need to find a joint sponsor...

How did you enter the US and when?

Kezzie

[headkiss 1]

wow im scared now. ok heres some background. i came in on f1 visa and got married january 05. we had a baby and i had to leave school due to lack of funds so my f1 expired. i started working to feed myself and my family and i filed taxes jointly with my wife last year. what do u guys advice me to do. oh and i entered the us in jan 04

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[Kez/JWolf 6]

Find a co-sponsor and you should be ok.... but you will likely get a quizzing about your work... but I can see now why it was nessasary.....

Kezzie

[headkiss 1]

i found this

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/LPReligibility.htm#k

scroll down to ineligible.

There may be other reasons that you are eligible for adjustment to permanent resident status. Please see USCIS Form I-485 for more complete information.

You may be ineligible for adjustment to permanent resident status if:

* You entered the U.S. while you were in transit to another country without obtaining a visa.

* You entered the U.S. while you were a nonimmigrant crewman.

* You were not admitted or paroled into the United States after being inspected by a U.S. Immigration inspector.

* You are employed in the United States without USCIS authorization or you are no longer legally in the country (except through no fault of your own or for some technical reason). This rule does not apply to you if:

o You are the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen (parent, spouse, or unmarried child under 21 years old).

o Certain foreign medical graduates, international organization employees and family members.

am i safe?

Edited October 21, 2006 by headkiss

[Kez/JWolf 6]

But it is likely that you will still need a co-sponsor....

Kezzie

Edited October 21, 2006 by Kezzie

[headkiss 1]

But it is likely that you will still need a co-sponsor....

Kezzie

i'm sure my in-laws will be more than willing to sponsor me. i just want to make sure my application wont be thrown out because i worked.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

No if you explain your unauthorized work will be forgiven...

Kezzie