Co-sponsor

[PaulineA 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

[florida_guy07 0]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Edited April 12, 2007 by florida_guy07

[kitkat1 5]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

Review the I-864 requirements. If your husband does not earn above the poverty level, you definitely need a sponsor. I'd be very concerned that your lawyer didn't explain this to you - you can't qualify for your work permit or the rest of AOS without meeting the minimum!

[elgringo 0]

If your husband doesnt make above the poverty line for your household size, then you need a cosponsor.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

If your huband does not earn enough then yes you need a co-sponsor... you may well get a RFE for one... so find someone who is willing to do it and get the paperwork ready...

Kez

[PaulineA 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

[florida_guy07 0]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

You applied for AOS over 2 years ago ?????????????????? and you are now inquiring about I-864 ????

Unless you can give us better details about your case, noone will be able to offer you any help.

[PaulineA 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

You applied for AOS over 2 years ago ?????????????????? and you are now inquiring about I-864 ????

Unless you can give us better details about your case, noone will be able to offer you any help.

Yes, that's correct. I have already filed all the paperwork, and as I said before all my information got sent to the American Embassy, in the Uk, even though I applied for AOS in the US. Anyway, I think I've got the information that require from other posters here. I do need a co-sponsor.

Thanks to all that have replied, it is appreciated.

[athena_ny 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

You applied for AOS over 2 years ago ?????????????????? and you are now inquiring about I-864 ????

Unless you can give us better details about your case, noone will be able to offer you any help.

If I remember, it was something about not having an address here on the paperwork or them sending it to the wrong place ...but I'm a little vague on the details, she posted abt it once.

r again.

Anyway, if he makes less than the poverty level, yes you will need a cosponsor or you will not get approval.

[PaulineA 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

You applied for AOS over 2 years ago ?????????????????? and you are now inquiring about I-864 ????

Unless you can give us better details about your case, noone will be able to offer you any help.

If I remember, it was something about not having an address here on the paperwork or them sending it to the wrong place ...but I'm a little vague on the details, she posted abt it once.

r again.

Anyway, if he makes less than the poverty level, yes you will need a cosponsor or you will not get approval.

I sent my paperwork to my local NVC, when I posted before about my situation I found out that I should have sent it to the Chicago lockbox address. I did have my address here on all of the paperwork.

[athena_ny 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

You applied for AOS over 2 years ago ?????????????????? and you are now inquiring about I-864 ????

Unless you can give us better details about your case, noone will be able to offer you any help.

If I remember, it was something about not having an address here on the paperwork or them sending it to the wrong place ...but I'm a little vague on the details, she posted abt it once.

r again.

Anyway, if he makes less than the poverty level, yes you will need a cosponsor or you will not get approval.

I sent my paperwork to my local NVC, when I posted before about my situation I found out that I should have sent it to the Chicago lockbox address. I did have my address here on all of the paperwork.

I knew it was one or the other...hope you can get it fixed =/

[PaulineA 1]

Hi,

My husband does not earn above the poverty level, so that would mean that we need a co-sponsor, right? I did e-mail immigrations and they told me a co-sponsor is not a requirement, but if I feel I need one, then get one. I also have a lawyer and I asked him about it, he said when I get my work permit, then get a job, that will be proof that I can provide for myself, so I won't need a co-sponsor. So, I am a little confused as to whether I should have a co-sponsor, or not. I've heard of people on here that have been denied because they didn't have one. So, should I just be on the safe side and get one? I haven't got an interveiw date yet, but I'd like to know in advance of the AOS interveiw. Sorry if this has been asked a million times, and I hope I posted in the correct forum. Thanks for any advice in advance.

ok first of all, update your timeline.

It is says you applied for AOS already and you also say "you don't have an interview date yet", have you or have you not applied for AOS ? If you have, you have one stupid lawyer, because you should be asking this question prior to applying. You should FIRE your lawyer if he told you to wait for an EAD and use your income...

If your husband doesn't earn enough you need a co-sponsor, PERIOD. You can count your income in, but what if you get "approved" for a green card before your EAD even comes in the mail ? Then guess what ? You will get denied. Most people are not even getting an EAD anymore.... so tell us first, have you applied for AOS or not ?

Yes I applied for AOS over 2 years ago. There was a mix up with my paperwork, long story.......my paperwork got sent back to my country and they gave me an interview date for over in the UK. I haven't had an interveiw date over here as my paperwork is still in the UK. Thanks for your response.

You applied for AOS over 2 years ago ?????????????????? and you are now inquiring about I-864 ????

Unless you can give us better details about your case, noone will be able to offer you any help.

If I remember, it was something about not having an address here on the paperwork or them sending it to the wrong place ...but I'm a little vague on the details, she posted abt it once.

r again.

Anyway, if he makes less than the poverty level, yes you will need a cosponsor or you will not get approval.

I sent my paperwork to my local NVC, when I posted before about my situation I found out that I should have sent it to the Chicago lockbox address. I did have my address here on all of the paperwork.

I knew it was one or the other...hope you can get it fixed =/

Thanks Meow Mix, I hope I will get it fixed soon too.

[hcj 0]

Normally when you file for AOS you need to include the affidavit of support. I don't know what you and your lawyer filed, just saying that's what's normally done.

Obviously at that stage of the process most people would not have authorization to work yet. So at that point in time, you would need a joint sponsor if your husband does not earn the required 125% level (based on poverty guidelines), and also does not have enough assets to make up the difference. (He would need 5x the amount of the shortfall to make it up in assets.)

Your lawyer is also right. By the time the interview rolls around, you will hopefully have received your EAD (work permit) and found a job. You can add your income to your husband's for the affidavit of support. With two incomes you will probably make the required amount of money for your household size. So at the interview, you could ask if you could swap out the old affidavit (with the joint sponsor) with your new one (with your income counted). That way you don't have to leave your joint sponsor on the hook. Or if you got away with not submitting an affidavit of support when you first filed, you would never need a joint sponsor.

Please read the instructions to form I-864 if you have not already done so. It will give you a much better understanding of how the support issues work and what you/your husband can use to qualify.

[PaulineA 1]

Normally when you file for AOS you need to include the affidavit of support. I don't know what you and your lawyer filed, just saying that's what's normally done.

Obviously at that stage of the process most people would not have authorization to work yet. So at that point in time, you would need a joint sponsor if your husband does not earn the required 125% level (based on poverty guidelines), and also does not have enough assets to make up the difference. (He would need 5x the amount of the shortfall to make it up in assets.)

Your lawyer is also right. By the time the interview rolls around, you will hopefully have received your EAD (work permit) and found a job. You can add your income to your husband's for the affidavit of support. With two incomes you will probably make the required amount of money for your household size. So at the interview, you could ask if you could swap out the old affidavit (with the joint sponsor) with your new one (with your income counted). That way you don't have to leave your joint sponsor on the hook. Or if you got away with not submitting an affidavit of support when you first filed, you would never need a joint sponsor.

Please read the instructions to form I-864 if you have not already done so. It will give you a much better understanding of how the support issues work and what you/your husband can use to qualify.

Thank-you, when I first started the AOS process I didn't have a lawyer. I only hired him recently as my paperwork is in my own country and it is meant to be over here. So I was hoping he could sort things out for me. And yes, I did file the Affidavit of Support. So, if my husband had enough in assets, and I had a job to cover the rest of houshold income, would I be able to give them this information at the interveiw, or should I sort that out before hand?

[meauxna 15]

Thank-you, when I first started the AOS process I didn't have a lawyer. I only hired him recently as my paperwork is in my own country and it is meant to be over here. So I was hoping he could sort things out for me. And yes, I did file the Affidavit of Support. So, if my husband had enough in assets, and I had a job to cover the rest of houshold income, would I be able to give them this information at the interveiw, or should I sort that out before hand?

I think for anyone to give you any useful information, you are going to have to explain your situation including your timeline and what you actually filed. If you have sent an I-864 and not heard anything about it, why is that and *where* is it.

You're asking for information that can't sensibly be applied to your situation.