$27,000 Enough?

[Frappuchino 1]

Is $27,000 enough to be a joint sponsor for only 2 people?

According to the poverty guidelines, it is enough but I see some people being told to get a new joint sponsor even though they meet the guidelines. Considering that there would be no other sponsor to ask if they don't accept it, is it better to wait until next year when my spouse makes enough and has a tax return to prove it?

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

2 minutes ago, Frappuchino said:

Is $27,000 enough to be a joint sponsor for only 2 people?

According to the poverty guidelines, it is enough but I see some people being told to get a new joint sponsor even though they meet the guidelines. Considering that there would be no other sponsor to ask if they don't accept it, is it better to wait until next year when my spouse makes enough and has a tax return to prove it?

 

It can be enough, but it is up to the determination of USCIS and all to decide if they feel the person being sponsored would become a public charge or not.

 

Many have been told find a co-sponsor or new co-sponsor because they didn't feel the income they made would be sufficient.

[Frappuchino 1]

25 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

It can be enough, but it is up to the determination of USCIS and all to decide if they feel the person being sponsored would become a public charge or not.

 

Many have been told find a co-sponsor or new co-sponsor because they didn't feel the income they made would be sufficient.

Yes, that is what I‘m scared of. My spouse is making way above the guideline right now but it won‘t show up until next year‘s tax return. If we get denied there is no other sponsor :S

[Just Paul 4,595]

4 minutes ago, Frappuchino said:

Yes, that is what I‘m scared of. My spouse is making way above the guideline right now but it won‘t show up until next year‘s tax return. If we get denied there is no other sponsor :S

Tax returns show the past earnings.  Pay stubs show the current earnings.   That is why you take both to the interview.

[Frappuchino 1]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Tax returns show the past earnings.  Pay stubs show the current earnings.   That is why you take both to the interview.

Last year‘s tax return was not enough and current earnings have not lasted long enough so I need a joint sponsor. If they RFE us to find a new joint sponsor due to current joint sponsor making $27,000, we wouldn't be able to provide one   

[eckoin 211]

23 hours ago, Frappuchino said:

Last year‘s tax return was not enough and current earnings have not lasted long enough so I need a joint sponsor. If they RFE us to find a new joint sponsor due to current joint sponsor making $27,000, we wouldn't be able to provide one   

You should be fine with a joint sponsor at $27k + main sponsor's current pay stubs (and therefore current year salary that meets the guidelines had it been earned in the previous tax year). Even though not much time had passed since the job began, the two together are highly unlikely to be a problem. 

[Frappuchino 1]

39 minutes ago, eckoin said:

You should be fine with a joint sponsor at $27k + main sponsor's current pay stubs (and therefore current year salary that meets the guidelines had it been earned in the previous tax year). Even though not much time had passed since the job began, the two together are highly unlikely to be a problem. 

Oh, that's great, thank you!