Using savings for assets?

[sam1896 2]

I do not make enough to qualify to be a sponsor for my husband (k1 visa). My parents do not want to joint sponsor because they see the words "sue" and are scared that they could be held accountable if something ever happened. But they want to help us out. If they were to give us the money to make up the difference on what I make and what we need and we put it in savings, then gave it back to them, would this cause any issues? Would we have to pay taxes on it? Would it count as assets, as long as it's in my savings? Thanks for any advice!

Under by 5,000 so the total they would give would be 15,000. (3x the difference for spouse.)

[Merrytooth 5,748]

USCIS / US Consulate wants proof that you have that much money in your accounts for a long time,

not a sudden transfer from your parents to prop up your bank accounts just to satisfy the financial requirement.

[Caryh 5,206]

Not going to work, as Merrytooth says, they'll want proof you've had those funds for a long time.

[sam1896 2]

Thank you for your responses. I just read that it needs to be in the account for at least 12 months.

So what about me getting a part time job to make up the difference? Will it be counted, even though it'll be a recent job? As long as it gets me the amount I need it shouldn't matter the length of time I've been there, correct?

What other options do I have? I know I could keep asking until I find a JS. Is there anyway I could let my parents know it's not as scary as they think? I already told them we wouldn't take a dime from them.

A lot of questions, I know. I'm just trying to get it all figured out and make a plan of action. Thanks!

[Caryh 5,206]

Thank you for your responses. I just read that it needs to be in the account for at least 12 months.

So what about me getting a part time job to make up the difference? Will it be counted, even though it'll be a recent job? As long as it gets me the amount I need it shouldn't matter the length of time I've been there, correct?

What other options do I have? I know I could keep asking until I find a JS. Is there anyway I could let my parents know it's not as scary as they think? I already told them we wouldn't take a dime from them.

A lot of questions, I know. I'm just trying to get it all figured out and make a plan of action. Thanks!

Yes you could get a second job to qualify. Current income it what matters most.

It actually is as scary as it reads. Although the government does not go after the signers of the I-864, it has been used to force support of the immigrant at 125% of poverty level in the event of a divorce in some jurisdictions. While that is not common, to me its rather scary.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Caryh