Question on the Affidavit of Support process.

[TonyK 19]

I got married last year Aug.

 

Our priority date for the I-130 is Oct 10 2017. This July 3rd 2018 we got our case# and I completed the Ds-261 form.

 

I know the Affidavit of Support process is going to come up next. 

 

My question is about Sponsor and Joint Sponsorship. 

 

My last 3 yrs for the tax return would be 2015, 16 and 17. But due to unemployment for several months and as I traveled abroad for a few times in the last 3 yrs... I didn't have a stable job in the US. In fact my income is all below the 125% poverty mark. 

 

I finally got a job Oct of 2017. I've been working there for 8-9 months now. And its a decent salary well above the 125% poverty mark. 

 

I can use my parent as a joint sponsor just in case. The question is can I just sponsor by myself? Would that be ok? Or is it good to have a joint sponsor?

 

 

[pushbrk 13,260]

2 hours ago, Dee elle said:

Your current year 2018 must meet the financial obligations.. 9 months of work is fine.. use employment letter showing that it is ongoing income, 4 to 6 recent payslips.. on the I 864, add a comment regarding why  the previous years income was lower, but it isnt essential.. include your 2017 tax transcript.

You should be fine without a joint sponsor.. but it is never wasted time to have the paperwork ready from your parents in case you do get an RFE.

You kind of have the right idea, I think, but are saying it wrong.  There are no "current year" questions or answers on the affidavit of support.  Current income is current income.  For the "employed" that is calculated by taking the gross pay for a full pay period, times the number of pay periods in a full year going forward.  

While it is correct that it doesn't hurt to have a joint sponsor's affidavit and supporting documentation ready, if needed, they will not accept a joint sponsor, if the petitioner qualifies on their own.  Sounds like this one does.

Edited July 7, 2018 by pushbrk

[TonyK 19]

27 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Thank you for your kinda pedantic correction of what I kinda had right... 

and I never said to submit a joint sponsor paperwork but that it wouldn’t hurt having the paperwork prepared IN CASE of an RFE for a joint sponsor... as many vjers have found... final acceptance of the principle sponsor income is in the hands of the CO... and they can require a joint sponsor even if the principal sponsor meets the 125% 

 

So your saying there's a 50-50 chance? Of being rejected. 

 

So say my wife goes to her interview, and the CO asks for a joint sponsor.... what happens next? 

 

If there is this possibility, doesn't it make sense to just add the joint sponsor from the beginning itself? 

[pushbrk 13,260]

The problem with incorrect terminology is that people tend to take it either literally giving the wrong impression or misinterpret it giving the wrong impression.  I only corrected your reference to 2018 income and agreed with your suggestion about the joint sponsor, then added some additional information.  No need for such a thin skinned response.

[pushbrk 13,260]

2 minutes ago, TonyK said:

 

So your saying there's a 50-50 chance? Of being rejected. 

 

So say my wife goes to her interview, and the CO asks for a joint sponsor.... what happens next? 

 

If there is this possibility, doesn't it make sense to just add the joint sponsor from the beginning itself? 

I don't think that's being said at all.  Just because there are only two options doesn't mean the chances of either are equal.  By the time of the interview, you'll have plenty of time on the job, in my opinion, for a Consular Officer to conclude positively in your favor, as to the public charge concern.  What is being said is that it IS a judgment call at that  moment.  (Not a coin flip) Having a backup plan will save time, if things don't go your way.

Edited July 8, 2018 by pushbrk

[TonyK 19]

4 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

No 50/50 ever mentioned... 

final decision rests with the interviewing officer. Needing a joint sponsor would not result in rejection. Only submit the paperwork requested. Don’t  submit anything that is not requested. If the principal sponsors income meets guidelines then no joint sponsor papers are needed with the AOS ... there is always a chance that the IO will ask for a joint sponsor... if it is requested , then submit the additional paperwork 

Ok gotcha. 

[TonyK 19]

47 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

No 50/50 ever mentioned... 

final decision rests with the interviewing officer. Needing a joint sponsor would not result in rejection. Only submit the paperwork requested. Don’t  submit anything that is not requested. If the principal sponsors income meets guidelines then no joint sponsor papers are needed with the AOS ... there is always a chance that the IO will ask for a joint sponsor... if it is requested , then submit the additional paperwork 

Got a question now. How will this additional paperwork be submitted? 

 

Would my wife be called in again for another interview? In this case it would take more time. 

[pushbrk 13,260]

6 minutes ago, TonyK said:

Got a question now. How will this additional paperwork be submitted? 

 

Would my wife be called in again for another interview? In this case it would take more time. 

If she has the back-up paperwork from a Joint Sponsor with her, she will simply hand it over at the interview.  If it is accepted and evaluated on the spot, then no delay.  If not, there will be a delay.  If she doesn't have it with her, longer delay.

[TonyK 19]

10 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

If she has the back-up paperwork from a Joint Sponsor with her, she will simply hand it over at the interview.  If it is accepted and evaluated on the spot, then no delay.  If not, there will be a delay.  If she doesn't have it with her, longer delay.

What exactly would be good enough to send for Joint sponsor paperwork?

Say if I found a joint sponsor who makes well over $100k working at the same place for the past 12 years. 

Just the AOS form and last 3 years of tax transcripts?

Or would I also have to submit paystubs and letter?

[pushbrk 13,260]

7 hours ago, Dee elle said:

IF needed, the joint sponsor provides the same documentation as you have... I864, most recent tax year transcript, evidence of current income , eg 3 or 4 payslips and employment conditions letter from employer. 

AND....evidence of US Citizenship or LPR status.

[TonyK 19]

13 hours ago, pushbrk said:

AND....evidence of US Citizenship or LPR status.

I was thinking about going to this interview with my wife.

would that make any positive difference? 

 

saw a Youtube video of one guy's experience, he mentioned he was let in the interview along with his wife. 

 

Edited July 8, 2018 by TonyK

[pushbrk 13,260]

5 minutes ago, TonyK said:

I was thinking about going to this interview with my wife.

would that make any positive difference? 

 

saw a Youtube video of one guy's experience, he mentioned he was let in the interview along with his wife. 

 

Whether that would happen is Consulate specific.  Was this video in Mumbai?

[TonyK 19]

1 minute ago, pushbrk said:

Whether that would happen is Consulate specific.  Was this video in Mumbai?

Yes, Mumbai.