AOS - AGI not reflecting current income, what do I do?

[leisiko 2]

Dear Friends, please and thank you for considering my situation and any advice you can offer.

I live abroad, so I am not required to pay taxes, and my mother will co-sponsor my husband.

Because my step-father is having business losses, I don't want to have him file a I-864a - right?

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My mothers income is much higher than her 2015 AGI, but due to my step fathers business losses, their AGI got reduced $17.1k.

Her taxes for 2015 is showing her retirement income at $18.5k, plus another $17.3k in earned wages from her and her husband.

Is she able to still be a co-sponser? Her current pay is $15 per hour, and is working full time.

As I understand, please correct if I am wrong that she needs to show $25,200 because her household will be counted as 3, with herself, stepdad, and my husband.

Other than copies of her 1040, what evidence do we need?

[newacct 688]

It's current income that matters. Not income from past years. If her current income is enough, then that is enough. She needs pay stubs and, if possible, an employer letter to prove current income.

[leisiko 2]

Hmm.. Sorry if these seem to be basic questions.

Why then is it requested the previous 3 years taxes?

How do they know how much she will work then? She is hourly, but anywhere from 30-50+ hours per week.

In order to meet the poverty line she needs to combine with her retirement as well, how do I document that?