I864A needed for married joint sponsor?

[Don0 73]

Hi! We have just submitted our docs through the ceac site. Now we're not sure if it's complete! We've read in some topics here in visajourney about married joint sponsors needing an i864A to accompany their i864? They filed their taxes jointly, but one of them is now a pensioner.

 

My husband(primary sponsor)'s annual income reached the amount needed above poverty guidelines. But we still decided to add a joint sponsor just to be sure. Now we're doubting if this will be the one that would delay us! 

 

Should we be expecting them to ask for the i864A? 

Can't they just base it on my husband's income and not need any more documents for the js if it really indeed incomplete? 

 

Thank you!

[geowrian 22,337]

An I-864A from a spouse is not strictly required, but it is often requested. Even if NVC accepts it, it would be wise to have the I-864A for the interview as the CO makes the final decision.

 

If you provide a joint sponsor's I-864, they will consider it even if it's not necessary.

[Don0 73]

4 hours ago, geowrian said:

An I-864A from a spouse is not strictly required, but it is often requested. Even if NVC accepts it, it would be wise to have the I-864A for the interview as the CO makes the final decision.

 

If you provide a joint sponsor's I-864, they will consider it even if it's not necessary.

Okay we can breathe a little. Thank you so much! Might as well have it ready now.