Income requirements and co sponsor

[Jenny17655 284]

My fiance attended his visa interview on Thursday.  We were put into AP and a second interview is required.  On his form 221g the CO is requesting we bring to the interview form I864 from a co sponsor.  I have emailed the embassy because I'm pretty sure I meet the income requirements on my own and not sure why they are asking for a co sponsor but my question is this. If I am still required to get a co sponsor and my own income becomes acceptable at any time during the immigration process is my co sponsor off the hook so to speak?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

nope, you can't do that, once you have a co sponsor, the person is responsible for that person to make sure he or she doesn't become a public charge

 

the instructions of the i864 are pretty clear on responsibilities of a sponsor/joint sponsor

 

the easiest one is until he becomes a US Citizen. once he is a GC holder, he can apply for citizenship as soon as 3 years of marriage and 3 years of residency

 

so probably the joint sponsor would be on the hook for close to 4 years the soonest

 

 

[aleful 1,905]

 

don't waste your time, if the officer decided that your income wasn't enough, you can't dispute it, if you don't send a joint sponsor, your fiancé will be denied and that's worse

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

Many times, it is wiser to take the path of least resistance...This is one of those times....find a new sponsor.

 

Edit:  Your sponsor will still be responsible until:

Edited August 18, 2018 by missileman

[Jenny17655 284]

4 hours ago, missileman said:

Many times, it is wiser to take the path of least resistance...This is one of those times....find a new sponsor.

 

Edit:  Your sponsor will still be responsible until:

I appreciate that but I just completed the I-864 for myself and I'm certain I am well above the poverty line.  The problem for me is going to be finding a joint sponsor.  No one in the US knows my fiance personally since I am not that close to my family members and I don't know of anyone who would be willing to stick their neck out for someone they don't really know.  This is very frustrating.

[Jenny17655 284]

5 hours ago, aleful said:

 

don't waste your time, if the officer decided that your income wasn't enough, you can't dispute it, if you don't send a joint sponsor, your fiancé will be denied and that's worse

Frustrating because I can do math and have evidence that my income is sufficient for my household size.  I got the guideline numbers right from the USCIS website,  Finding a co sponsor will be near impossible!

[Jenny17655 284]

MY W2 from last year was over the threshold from my main full time job and my income this year is even greater as I get annual increases in my salary.  AND I have a second job as well! how can this be???

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

it always boils down to the immigration consul which decides if the sponsor makes enough and not to become  a public charge

[aleful 1,905]

what did you send with the i134 as evidence aside from taxes

 

did you put all your jobs on the form and sent proof of all your income and current income?

 

 

[Jojo92122 1,924]

3 minutes ago, Jenny17655 said:

MY W2 from last year was over the threshold from my main full time job and my income this year is even greater as I get annual increases in my salary.  AND I have a second job as well! how can this be???

Your income is not the only thing that is considered for the I-864.  It's a totality of the circumstances.  Without knowing your income, etc. and other relevant information, there is no way we can tell you why the US Embassy requested a Joint Sponsor.

 

How much did you make in the last three tax years?  Was it from the same job?  Same profession?  

[Jenny17655 284]

1 minute ago, Jojo92122 said:

Your income is not the only thing that is considered for the I-864.  It's a totality of the circumstances.  Without knowing your income, etc. and other relevant information, there is no way we can tell you why the US Embassy requested a Joint Sponsor.

 

How much did you make in the last three tax years?  Was it from the same job?  Same profession?  

When I completed the I134 I only included the income from my main job and not my second because I was certain that it alone was over the limit.  The embassy is requiring me to return with my beneficiary for a second interview and I have completed the I864 as requested.  I have had the same job for almost 5 years now and have always had a second part time job as well.  They did not take the letter from my employer at the embassy only my 2017 tax return with w2s.  My fiance said they looked at my pay stubs and returned them to him.  I will definitely include the income from both jobs this time with employer letters and pay stubs and hope they will be accepted because I don't have any other options. The limit for a household of 4 is $31,375.  My W2 income from 2017 was $31,935 from one job and $10,744 from the other. My income from my main job this year is $34,230.  I really don't understand

[Jenny17655 284]

33 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

Your income is not the only thing that is considered for the I-864.  It's a totality of the circumstances.  Without knowing your income, etc. and other relevant information, there is no way we can tell you why the US Embassy requested a Joint Sponsor.

 

How much did you make in the last three tax years?  Was it from the same job?  Same profession?  

My last 3 tax years are 2017-$49121, 2016-$64,929 and 2015-$59,250 but 2015 and 16 were joint returns with my ex husband. I have never been on welfare myself so I'm not sure what else they would want to consider.  Even as a single parent I clear their guidelines.  If I didn't make 125% of the FPL I would certainly be eligible for many more government benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid and I certainly do not qualify for any of that!

Edited August 18, 2018 by Jenny17655

[Artelle2019 45]

I thought that the joint sponsor would've had to fill out the same I-134 form. Are all joint sponsors suppose to fill out the I-864 form in the K-1 phase?

[Diane and Chris 651]

Question. Isn’t this just to get the fiancé into the US? Doesn’t the affidavit filed with the AOS the one that would be binding for the sponsor and/or co-sponsor?  What if the co-sponsor changes between K-1 and AOS, or, what if the OP doesn’t need a co-sponsor when filing AOS affidavit of support?  

[britishandusa 446]

Hi, USCIS at first rejected my co-sponsor at first even though he made $80k plus. I called USCIS who admitted it was a mistake but I still re-sent everything including a letter explaining in great detail of why my co-sponsor was sufficient including the HHS Poverty threshold. My husband is now in line for a green card interview. It doesn’t hurt to try again and explain.