Question about joint sponsers pay stubs and I 864

[Austin C 0]

Hello everybody

 

I have got 2 quick questions and would really appreciate any input

 

1. I have paid fees and am ready to begin submiting AOS documentation. My joint sponser sent me his financial info, I 864 tax docs etc.. but that was a while back and his last paystub is from the end of september.   I have been unable to get a hold of him as I am out of the country and I was wondering if it is ok to submit the paystubs that I have from him at this moment.

 

2. my I 864 is 10 MB and must be reduced to 2MB or less.   I am not really wanting to use an online program for security reasons and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to compress the file size. 

 

Any input is greatly appreciated 

 

Thanks 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

They will need current pay stubs.

 

compress it into a zip file

[Josie333 34]

1. You don't need the joint sponsor's pay stubs, it's recommended but not required. You are only required to have I-864 signed, W-2 or transcript, and proof of citizenship.

 

2. I used Adobe. 

-File

-Save as Other

-Reduce Size

If your Adobe doesn't have it, I think you can buy the add on their website for like $15. The price may vary depending on where you're located. 

 

[Josie333 34]

3 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

They will need current pay stubs.

 

compress it into a zip file

Where in the instructions does it say current pay stubs? I've read through it and I don't see that. I see it says "if you believe". I want to know so that I don't give wrong information.

 

CEAC doesn't accept zip files.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

1 hour ago, Josie333 said:

Where in the instructions does it say current pay stubs? I've read through it and I don't see that. I see it says "if you believe". I want to know so that I don't give wrong information.

 

CEAC doesn't accept zip files.

because what he made 2 months ago may not be current. they want documentation and verification of current income for sponsors and co sponsors. it may not be stated for explicitly, but you can get a 221 for it and drag the process out longer. why risk it? if they want it, you have it. if not, no harm no foul. send the person an email and say 'hey i need this, thanks for everything'.

[pushbrk 13,254]

6 hours ago, Josie333 said:

1. You don't need the joint sponsor's pay stubs, it's recommended but not required. You are only required to have I-864 signed, W-2 or transcript, and proof of citizenship.

 

Evidence of current income IS required from any sponsor.  For an "employed" person, a tax return is not evidence of current income.  It is, however, for self employed.  A September pay stub is fine but get a more recent one to take to the interview.

 

As has already been mentioned, CEAC does not accept zip files.  Adobe has a "reduce file size" function.  Not sure how to add it to Adobe Reader but you could subscribe to Acrobat Pro for a month to solve the problem.  Cancel anytime.

Edited November 4, 2018 by pushbrk