Income for the affidavit of support

[R.DeLeon79 61]

Hi everyone. I am in desperate need of your advise. Sorry if this is long and confusing 😥

 

My husband has never been in the United States and his interview is coming up on July 18, 2019 in Ciudad Juarez.  Previously, I filed the I-864

and my parents each filed the I-864a as household members, since I do not meet the income requirements (I have 3 dependents). I work full time, my

dad works part time and receives social security benefits (retirement). My mom does not work, but also receives social security benefits (spousal retirement).

They file their taxes joint/married.

 

My worry is that my parent's SSI benefits will not count as income. All of their SSi benefits are included on their tax return, but I see that not all of it is counted as "taxable" income. 

Their "Total Income" is less than their "Household Income". 

 

If we go by the Total Income, we do not meet the income guidelines for Affidavit of Support. But if they go by Household Income, we do. Which one do they go by at the US Embassy?

 

Lately,  I have been seeing a lot of people getting denied for I-864 errors and I am confused and worried. I do not know what to do. I want to be prepared. 

Should I look for another sponsor?

 

Please help. Thank you very much in advance...

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, R.DeLeon79 said:

Hi everyone. I am in desperate need of your advise. Sorry if this is long and confusing 😥

 

My husband has never been in the United States and his interview is coming up on July 18, 2019 in Ciudad Juarez.  Previously, I filed the I-864

and my parents each filed the I-864a as household members, since I do not meet the income requirements (I have 3 dependents). I work full time, my

dad works part time and receives social security benefits (retirement). My mom does not work, but also receives social security benefits (spousal retirement).

They file their taxes joint/married.

 

My worry is that my parent's SSI benefits will not count as income. All of their SSi benefits are included on their tax return, but I see that not all of it is counted as "taxable" income. 

Their "Total Income" is less than their "Household Income". 

 

If we go by the Total Income, we do not meet the income guidelines for Affidavit of Support. But if they go by Household Income, we do. Which one do they go by at the US Embassy?

 

Lately,  I have been seeing a lot of people getting denied for I-864 errors and I am confused and worried. I do not know what to do. I want to be prepared. 

Should I look for another sponsor?

 

Please help. Thank you very much in advance...

Income doesn't mean only taxable income 

[susan&carlos 1]

Greetings everyone, 

 

my case has moved to case complete on April 23, 2019 for IR1 (Ciudad Juarez) priority date 11-22-2016. Question I Filed the affidavit of support being the sponsor for my husband the poverty guideline shows: 

 

Household of  4 = 32,187

 

and i barley made it, i made 32,200 for TY2018

 

concerned if there will be any problems, like being denied (public charges) since i barley made enough??

[geowrian 22,338]

Definitely possible. NVC only does an initial review...the CO will make the final decision based upon the totality of the circumstances, not just minimums.

I've heard CDJ COs are being tougher on the public charge aspect lately. Being borderline may not cut it...I would plan to find a joint sponsor just in case.

[JoyFl 2]

Please let me know the outcome of your case. I’m in the same boat as you. Thank you