question on co sponsor and police clearance certificate

[samuel75 1]

hello VJs my wife petitioned for me Cr1 we are at the NVC stage. I have two question. 1. my wife is a clinical psychologist with a good pay we talked about asking her mom to stand as a co sponsor just in case we need one. her mom is a widow and retired chef. the govt is paying her as a widow she has her own house. my wife and her mother live alone in the house. my wife has no kid meaning no one is depending on her. can her mom be a co sponsor for us even though she is on a govt salary. second question about the police clearance am about to get one i read online on here its as good for 3 months only. in a situation whereby you got an interview after the police certificate expires are we to get a new one cos the police certificate. pls if u have your interview in Lagos embassy kindly tell me did u get a new one or use the one u submit to nvc. thanks

[p1nkmamba 18]

Why would you want her mom to co-sponsor? If your wife makes more than the poverty guidelines, save yourself the hassle. Additionally, the embassy in NIgeria may not accept a co-sponsor as some don't.

[Ryan H 3,812]

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Why would you want her mom to co-sponsor? If your wife makes more than the poverty guidelines, save yourself the hassle. Additionally, the embassy in NIgeria may not accept a co-sponsor as some don't.

By law, when an immigrant visa is being sought (to include a spousal visa), joint sponsors (joint sponsor is the proper term when referring to an I-864, not co-sponsor) may be used. All embassies and consulates follow the law in this regard.

[Chief Mrs. Edeh 11]

If your wife has been living with her mother for longer than 6 months, her mother's income and assets can be included (not as a joint sponsor, but as a household member - same as a dependent), if you choose to include her in your "household size" by having her fill out and I-864a. I'm not sure about the fact that her income is from the government, but I think if her mother owns a house that might be considered good additional collateral to include to show she can support you (if your wife makes borderline or below 125% the poverty level for your household size).

But as stated above, if your wife makes above the 125% mark, I wouldn't worry about it.

[dwheels76 5,468]

hello VJs my wife petitioned for me Cr1 we are at the NVC stage. I have two question. 1. my wife is a clinical psychologist with a good pay we talked about asking her mom to stand as a co sponsor just in case we need one. her mom is a widow and retired chef. the govt is paying her as a widow she has her own house. my wife and her mother live alone in the house. my wife has no kid meaning no one is depending on her. can her mom be a co sponsor for us even though she is on a govt salary. second question about the police clearance am about to get one i read online on here its as good for 3 months only. in a situation whereby you got an interview after the police certificate expires are we to get a new one cos the police certificate. pls if u have your interview in Lagos embassy kindly tell me did u get a new one or use the one u submit to nvc. thanks

There's two in your wife's household size you and her she needs to make $19912.

As far as police certificate. Long as its submitted to NVC before the 3 months you are good or a year. No you need not get another for interview.No longer necessary.

[samuel75 1]

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By law, when an immigrant visa is being sought (to include a spousal visa), joint sponsors (joint sponsor is the proper term when referring to an I-864, not co-sponsor) may be used. All embassies and consulates follow the law in this regard.

my bad I mean joint sponsor but thanks I got what I needed have a great day

[samuel75 1]

If your wife has been living with her mother for longer than 6 months, her mother's income and assets can be included (not as a joint sponsor, but as a household member - same as a dependent), if you choose to include her in your "household size" by having her fill out and I-864a. I'm not sure about the fact that her income is from the government, but I think if her mother owns a house that might be considered good additional collateral to include to show she can support you (if your wife makes borderline or below 125% the poverty level for your household size).

But as stated above, if your wife makes above the 125% mark, I wouldn't worry about it.

okay chief I really appreciate shes above the poverty line so we wouldn't worry about asking her mom to be a joint sponsor again. I asked cos its better safe than sorry

[samuel75 1]

There's two in your wife's household size you and her she needs to make $19912.

As far as police certificate. Long as its submitted to NVC before the 3 months you are good or a year. No you need not get another for interview.No longer necessary.

what can I say dwheels thanks so much for your help not only to me but almost all members on vj you are a great person. I will go ahead and get the police report certificate and tell my wife we are good to go on sponsorship thing.. thanks again