Do we need to file I-864A: Contract between sponsor and household?

[Becky07 0]

Hey guys,

My husband lived abroad for the last 3 years, until moving back to the US this spring. So he didn't have enough US income to sponsor me on his own for the Affidavit of Support (I-864). Therefore, we are using his brother as the joint sponsor. The question is, do we need to file a contract between household members between my husband (primary sponsor) and his brother (joint sponsor)?

My husband's brother (my bro-in-law) (the joint sponsor) filed taxes jointly with his wife. Does that mean He and his wife need to file the i-864a, contract between sponsor and household member? I've read on some places that they should, but on the instructions page for the i-864 it states "Form I-864A may only be used when a sponsor's income and assets do not meet the income requirements of Form I-864 and the qualifying household member chooses to combine his or her resources with the income and/or assets of a sponsor to meet the requirements. " states My bro-in-law, the joint sponsor's income DOES meet the income requirements..

My husband (primary sponsor) and his brother (joint sponsor) both did file i-864. Now I just need to figure our who should file i-864a?

Thanks for your help! This is a great community!

[Ryan H 3,821]

Here is who files what:

• Your husband: I-864
• Your brother in-law (joint sponsor): I-864
• Your brother in-law's wife (household member of joint sponsor): I-864A