Co sponsor

[sally&serif 8]

My sister will be my co sponsor I only made $16,000 in 2013 I did claim my 2 kids the Reason I made so little was I was hospitalized couldn't work my sister has no kids how much does she need to make to be able to be my cosponsor since I have 2 kids ...second question is I receive government assistance food stemps will this be negative for my case ?? Please don't judge I love my fiancé and I need him here for every purpose . I work now stable good paying job I will provide paycheck Stubbs and letter from my employee please advise .. Thank you

[Megan & Luke 93]

I'm sorry to hear of your health struggles this past year. Hopefully things are looking up now.

Please don't take this as the be-all-end-all for advice, I have never needed to receive any government assistance, but from what I have read, the definition of 'public charge' is:

Q. What is a public charge and when does it apply?

A. For purposes of determining inadmissibility, “public charge” means an individual who is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence, as demonstrated by either the receipt of public cash assistance for income maintenance or institutionalization for long-term care at government expense.

Food stamps would not really be considered this, as it is income-based. Your living is not paid from government funds. Since you have a co-sponsor you should be okay. Hopefully someone can weigh in on your specific consulate as I know the income and sponsor requirements differ despite the fact USCIS sets the rules. They also allow for a lot of leeway and discretion embassy to embassy.

Good luck!

[sally&serif 8]

Meganluke ure really are a sweetie informing me .. My kids father got killed I had no help life has been rough on me ( I divorced him before his truck accident ) my sister is my guardian angel I live with her and my kids if she can't be my co sponsor my finances brother is here in the states he can help me out I just think since my sister has no dependents she makes around $35,000 a year so I hope that works out .. When my fiancé comes well get on our feet and live alone it's really hard being a full time mom and to work the state does help me they know I work but they feel like I need help and am thankful it shouldn't affect but it's in god hands thank you again good luck on ure journey ( I love vj so many nice people like you )

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Your sister claims you and your kids on her taxes? If not, you are not included in her household count. She is signing to sponsor the foreign fiance(e), not the USC and USC's family. If she is single with no dependents, then it would be a household size of 2, and she needs $19,662 to meet the income requirement.

Provide your I-134 with most recent tax transcript, your employment letter and recent pay stubs. If you now meet the requirement for your household size plus the foreign fiance(e), then you may not even need the co-sponsor. Have the sister provide her own I-134, most recent tax transcript, letter from employer and/or recent pay stubs and proof of being a USC or LPR. Having the co-sponsor's documentation as back-up if needed, or it you do not meet the income requirement with your current income should be acceptable.

[sally&serif 8]

Your sister claims you and your kids on her taxes? If not, you are not included in her household count. She is signing to sponsor the foreign fiance(e), not the USC and USC's family. If she is single with no dependents, then it would be a household size of 2, and she needs $19,662 to meet the income requirement.

Provide your I-134 with most recent tax transcript, your employment letter and recent pay stubs. If you now meet the requirement for your household size plus the foreign fiance(e), then you may not even need the co-sponsor. Have the sister provide her own I-134, most recent tax transcript, letter from employer and/or recent pay stubs and proof of being a USC or LPR. Having the co-sponsor's documentation as back-up if needed, or it you do not meet the income requirement with your current income should be acceptable.

my sister has no dependents she made over $35,000 I will use her as cosponsor as well as my work info ..you are really helpful thank you so much for taking time to help me

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You are welcome, and good luck.