This needs real folks.Retired sponsor ?

[SurrenderNess 5]

Hello guys,

As i have posted before, the CO asked me for a sponsor because the one i had didn't make enough so, Could someone that is retired and having SSI but gets enough to sponsor me, sponsor me ?

Would the embassy accept that?

I only need an advice. Thanks

[SurrenderNess 5]

Eeeeeh ..No answer :S

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

You should wait a day or two to get answers, not 15 minutes

If the sponsor can proof the income, it should be ok.

[SurrenderNess 5]

You should wait a day or two to get answers, not 15 minutes

If the sponsor can proof the income, it should be ok.

Really? ...I'm afraid to send it then they refuse it or something :S.

[SurrenderNess 5]

You should wait a day or two to get answers, not 15 minutes

If the sponsor can proof the income, it should be ok.

Could they deny the whole visa if they didn't accept it or they would ask me they didn't accept it and to get another one ?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

They would usually give you a second chnace and 30 days or so to submit a new co-sponsor. If there IS someone with a regular income, they would definitely prefer that, especially if the SSI income is close to the poverty line.

[SurrenderNess 5]

They would usually give you a second chnace and 30 days or so to submit a new co-sponsor. If there IS someone with a regular income, they would definitely prefer that, especially if the SSI income is close to the poverty line.

But they gave me a year to get a sponsor, are you sure about this 30 days thing.

No its not close to the poverty line.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Read this post about SSI as income for an affidavit of support.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/426131-are-these-enough-to-meet-poverty-guideline-in-i-134/?p=6172428

http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?page=Affidavit_of_Support

Q: Can a petitioner's or joint sponsor's SSI benefits be counted as income?

A: No. SSI benefits cannot be considered when computing the sufficiency of the I-864 (A sufficient I-864 is one that meets the minimum income requirement).

Q: Can disability benefits be considered as income?
A: Yes.

Q: Can Social Security Benefits (not SSI) be considered as income?
A: Yes.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Looks like you got your answer above. And no, they are unlikely to give you a second year if this sponsor is not accepted.

[SurrenderNess 5]

Read this post about SSI as income for an affidavit of support.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/426131-are-these-enough-to-meet-poverty-guideline-in-i-134/?p=6172428

http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?page=Affidavit_of_Support

Q: Can a petitioner's or joint sponsor's SSI benefits be counted as income?

A: No. SSI benefits cannot be considered when computing the sufficiency of the I-864 (A sufficient I-864 is one that meets the minimum income requirement).

Q: Can disability benefits be considered as income?

A: Yes.

Q: Can Social Security Benefits (not SSI) be considered as income?

A: Yes.

Thank you for the links, But what about the money from his retirement pension ?

Looks like you got your answer above. And no, they are unlikely to give you a second year if this sponsor is not accepted.

No, I mean the same year..not an extra year.

[SurrenderNess 5]

No more answeres?...What if his retired pension is enough ?

[jenyadenise 4]

My father is retired and we were approved with his joint sponsorship. His pension met the requirements and they were satisfied with that. We submitted his tax returns for the last three years and a document showing his income for 2013. I have heard though it depends on the country... Good luck.

[SurrenderNess 5]

My father is retired and we were approved with his joint sponsorship. His pension met the requirements and they were satisfied with that. We submitted his tax returns for the last three years and a document showing his income for 2013. I have heard though it depends on the country... Good luck.

Thats really good ..Thanks a lot for that.