Should we include bank amount in our application ? Just above the poverty limit

[ezruzae21 2]

Hello.

We will submit our application shortly. My fiance earns 22.000 yearly, which is just above the poverty limit for two persons.

Should we include the 4000-5000$ we have saved in the application so they don't deny us and ask for a sponsor ?

[hagoyz 2]

Is it in your checking/savings accounts? then why not include it, its not going to hurt anyone if they knew you have savings? You never know maybe that will be the silver lining in your application.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

If you are above the requirement, then you are above. You use assets to offset any amount you are under the required income level, and they are calculated at 3 times the amount you are short. Of course it is optional, so you can list them and provide documentation to prove ownership and amount, if you wish.