Affidavit of Support & Joint Sponsors

[CrunchTeal 0]

Here's my situation.

I'm the adjuster. Im married to a US citizen who is not employed. She is my petitioner. I work.

This situation has changed since we filed the first I-864 when she was employed and I was waiting for EAD.

We have an interview in a couple of weeks and I understand the need for a new I-864.

Obviously my income is of no use so we need a joint sponsor.

The instuctions seem pretty clear. My wife as petitioner is obliged to submit an I-864. (presumably indicating 'none' where questions are asked about employment ...correct ? )

He sister (us citizen - resident in Germany) has agreed to act as joint sponsor.

Her sister needs to file what ? An I-864 or an I-134 ?

Thanks for any advice.

[hcj 0]

Why is your income of no use? If you have been married and living together for six months or more, you can add your income to your wife's. It doesn't seem to make much sense on the surface -- as you would then be sponsoring yourself -- but nevertheless, that is what the USCIS rules are.

Any sponsor -- joint or otherwise -- must be "domiciled" in the US. In most cases that means they have to live in the US. Not sure if your wife's sister fits that requirement since she resides in Germany. In any case, the joint sponsor should file an I-864.

[Autumnal 25]

I wonder if it would qualify if her sister lived on a military base in Germany. Just a random complication.

I think your income would qualify for consideration, especially if you have a good, long-term job and she lost her employment relatively recently. You are documenting your ability to work. However I'm not sure of the specifics on this.