Primary Sponsor for I-864, currently unemployed

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Hello all,

I have a few questions regarding unemployment and my ability to self-sponsor my husband for our I-864 without the need of a co-sponsor.

To my understanding my unemployment checks are considered income. Is that correct?

Also, in order to prepare for the next steps at NVC, I started preparing work related documents. I have a letter from my employer who has laid me off stating the first date I was unemployed. Do I also need a letter from my local unemployment office confirming that I am receiving uc benefits?

Will I be able to qualify on my own to sponsor my husband? My mother has already offered to be my co-sponsor just in case.

[bt1 42]

Hello all,

I have a few questions regarding unemployment and my ability to self-sponsor my husband for our I-864 without the need of a co-sponsor.

To my understanding my unemployment checks are considered income. Is that correct?

Also, in order to prepare for the next steps at NVC, I started preparing work related documents. I have a letter from my employer who has laid me off stating the first date I was unemployed. Do I also need a letter from my local unemployment office confirming that I am receiving uc benefits?

Will I be able to qualify on my own to sponsor my husband? My mother has already offered to be my co-sponsor just in case.

They don't just look at income per se, but your regular paychecks. Somehow, I don't think unemployment checks will go down well as steady income. I would find a co-sponsor.

[TimeTravel 78]

Hello all,

I have a few questions regarding unemployment and my ability to self-sponsor my husband for our I-864 without the need of a co-sponsor.

To my understanding my unemployment checks are considered income. Is that correct?

Also, in order to prepare for the next steps at NVC, I started preparing work related documents. I have a letter from my employer who has laid me off stating the first date I was unemployed. Do I also need a letter from my local unemployment office confirming that I am receiving uc benefits?

Will I be able to qualify on my own to sponsor my husband? My mother has already offered to be my co-sponsor just in case.

Unemployment/social security checks are not considered as INCOME. Best option: Have your mother to be co-sponsor for your case or let your husband transfer his assets in United States if it meets with poverty guideline.

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Thanks for your replies.

However some of my questions were still not addressed.

Do I have to submit a letter from my local unemployment office verifying that I am receiving benefits?

What if I work two part time jobs until I get a full time job in my field again? Does the I-864 require a full time job?

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Also, based on my research on this site and others, I am getting mixed information on whether my unemployment checks can qualify as income.

It's not that I don't believe members on this site but can anyone please site their source of information in regards to why my uc checks cannot be used as income?

The I-864 says nothing about unemployment benefits.

[TimeTravel 78]

Thanks for your replies.

However some of my questions were still not addressed.

Do I have to submit a letter from my local unemployment office verifying that I am receiving benefits?

What if I work two part time jobs until I get a full time job in my field again? Does the I-864 require a full time job?

For I-864, you are not required to get full time job. As long as you meet with poverty guidelines, you are fine.

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Just wanted to give an update.

I called NVC today and they confirmed that Unemployment compensation benefits are treated as income. UC benefits are not the same as welfare checks FYI.

UC benefits are a taxable benefit and as long as you meet the 125% of the poverty guidelines you should qualify as a primary sponsor.