I-864 using income and assets

[pjandrachel 0]

Just a couple of quick questions!!

My husband filed for I-130 last July and we are hoping to receive NOA2 any month soon! My husband (the USC) is currently on disability benefits which as we believe is counted as income but not enough to be over the poverty level for a household of 2! We did have a co-sponsor planned who is very keen to help but we found out today that on her 1040 line 22 is under the minimum requirement also!

Now going back to my husband we have worked out that his annual income is approx $11,000 which is $8,000 short(rounding up). This would mean he needs assets of $24,000!!!!

He is currently awaiting the sale of a property as a part of an inheritence after which we expect him to get more that the $24,000 needed!

Our questions are -

1 - Would one lump some payment into his account likely to be a issue if we can prove its from an inheritance and not a lump payment made just to meet the requirements? (we can send official letters regarding the estate)

2 - When we receive NOA2 how long are we given by the NVC to submit the documents? (In case the property takes longer to sell than hoped)

3 - I have read that they like bank statements from the previous year but obviously bank statements now wont help us as the assets are not there! Would it be better for us to have the bank write a letter detailing length of time the account has been opened and balance at that time and when that money was deposited? Then if we get to the interview stage take a new statement to show the money is still there?

4 - Would it be better to invest this money in a savings account that does not give us immediate access to it (e.g no card for the account)? Would they be more likely to show them it wont be frittered away?

5 - I am a nurse in the UK but am unlicensed yet in the US! I want to start work in the USA as a CNA asap after arrival and so prior to interviews I will send resumes to all the hospitals and healthcare facilities in the area (if we get passed the NVC stage)! Obviously I understand that the minimum income requirement is there for a reason but I have every intention to support myself and my husband if we get approved and I will bring evidence to interview to show the CO this! Do you think this will help at the interview stage?

Any suggestions are greatly received!

Also if there is anyone else that has been in this situation we would love to hear from you!

[The Mean Lady 604]

numba five wont help you sorry.

[pjandrachel 0]

I am not expecting it to help me meet the minimum requirements, we will meet the minimum requirements by other means, just that the CO has to be convinced I wont be a financial burden and just wondered if this may help with that!

Any thoughts on the other questions?

[The Mean Lady 604]

I am not expecting it to help me meet the minimum requirements, we will meet the minimum requirements by other means, just that the CO has to be convinced I wont be a financial burden and just wondered if this may help with that!

Any thoughts on the other questions?

I didn't answer the question incorrectly.

It won't help.

You'll have paperwork showing the sale of the property right?

If they see lump sums in your bank account, they will question it.

But you'll have paperwork for the sale, so no problem there.

Edited February 6, 2013 by KDH