Can we use SSD as Evidence of current sustained Income?

[Da_Ladybug 3]

Can we use SSDI both from my husband and child as Evidence of current sustained Income? I try to goggle but i have different answers some says it can because SSDI is not government welfare but some says it can't be use.

Anybody have the same experience?

and is there anyway my husband can open a bank account in US while living abroad? How we can register our children in US schools? we want to establish his domicile in US.

Hope to hear any reply thanx!

[Amber & Ahmed 133]

Hello, to answer your question, no you cannot use SSD or SSI income for the affidavit of support. My husband and I tried using my Uncle as our co sponsor back in July 2011 and at our interview we were told a person on Social Security benefits cannot use their income to meet the financial aspect for sponsorship. A person on SSI/D doesn't pay taxes on that income, therefore it isn't eligible. Hope this answers your question.

[wilfon 30]

Can we use SSDI both from my husband and child as Evidence of current sustained Income? I try to goggle but i have different answers some says it can because SSDI is not government welfare but some says it can't be use.

Anybody have the same experience?

and is there anyway my husband can open a bank account in US while living abroad? How we can register our children in US schools? we want to establish his domicile in US.

Hope to hear any reply thanx!

I would get a second opinion on that. I read a few different answers on this one. I read where it was ok if the petitioner was on SSD, but like I said, I am not an expert. Good Luck & Best Wishes