Father as joint sponsor. I would like some assistance. (I-864)

[Jaystuddaz 0]

Hello all!

Let me start of by saying I love the community here, and even though I just registered my account, I have been "lurking" for some time getting info. Thanks!

For my question: (And quick recap)

- I live in the US (nyc) and my wife lives in HK. I have filed a I-130 and received NOA1. I have recently received NOA2 prompting for me to file the I-864 (Affidavit of support.)

- I am currently unemployed, but am landing a job soon that will make me meet the requirements, but my father agreed to be the joint sponsor. (Does not live with me)

- He meets the requirements and we are trying to do the paperwork now.

I am getting some mixed info and I am downright confused with the information out there and how it pertains to me.

**Questions**

On my I864, do I still have to send tax information in? My jobs in past have been spotty (due to be going to school after I ets out of the military.)

Do I flat downright say I make nothing, and proceed to help my father gather the paperwork he is using?

I live in an apt with 3 other family members. My wife will be living here (temp). My father lives with 3 others as well in his own separate place. I'm a little confused on household size.

How will I know what guidelines to refer to for the 125% poverty guidelines? I was thinking 4. Do I list my wife and say 5?

Does my father have to meet the guidelines for his house (4), and my place as well? (4)

Will my wife and I be required to both do interviews? And if so, will we have to do it together?

I have a couple more, but these have been bugging me out. I did a fair amount of searching but keep asking myself if it applies to me.

Thank you so much in advance, for taking time out of your day, to help others.

Edited March 11, 2014 by Jaystuddaz

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

- Yes you still send in all documentation, even if you made little money.

- No, never lie to immigration.

- Household size: it's not who lives in the same place, but who is financially responsible. So if your father is living with 3 roommates who have their own jobs and pay their own taxes, he is still a household of 1 (2 inc your wife- he need not count you unless he claims you on his taxes as dependent). If the three people who live with him are his wife and two kids, or elderly relatives he claimed as dependant on taxes then yes, they count. Same for yourself.

- Your father only counts his own household plus the immigrant, NOT you or your household.

- Your wife will definitley have an interview. It is generally beneficial, but not required, if you can be there for it.