AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT AND INSUFFICIENT INCOME

[Sal11 5]

Hey everyone, 

my case is at nvc since around 2 months cuz we couldn’t find a way. Please help us, as per my husband’s last year income he wasn’t eligible to sponsor me, but this year he’s making enough to sponsor me but we don’t have tax records of this year and this is why my case been delaying. We cannot find a joint sponsor as I heard there are some liabilities. What else we could do?? Please help me. I need it. Thanks in advance!! 

[Sal11 5]

I’m really looking for someone to help us as I don’t know what else we could do. I don’t want to wait anymore. 

[Sal11 5]

anyone ? Who could help?

[NikLR 13,227]

Sponsonrship is not about past income.  Ita about current income.  Provide evidence of current income. 

Also while this is hard to hear, the income guidelines are stupidly low.  You really cannot support 2 people on 21k a year.  

[Sal11 5]

9 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Sponsonrship is not about past income.  Ita about current income.  Provide evidence of current income. 

Also while this is hard to hear, the income guidelines are stupidly low.  You really cannot support 2 people on 21k a year.  

I agree, but his last year income was super low due to some issues. But he’s now working frequently. And became eligible to sponsor. What do we need to submit? As what I know we need to wait till feb to get tax records, so what can we do to fill affidavit? Do we need tax records now? If yes, then we don’t have current year record. 

[Sal11 5]

14 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Sponsonrship is not about past income.  Ita about current income.  Provide evidence of current income. 

Also while this is hard to hear, the income guidelines are stupidly low.  You really cannot support 2 people on 21k a year.  

What can we provide as an evidence?

[Illiria 980]

34 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

We cannot find a joint sponsor as I heard there are some liabilities

Being on the hook for any benefits the beneficiary has from the government for 40 quarters of work is a lot to ask, also it has been used to sue people when a divorce has taken place.

23 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

Who could help?

Are you asking for advice - the person above has good advice. If you are asking someone on here to be a co sponsor then no one in their right mind would be a sponsor for an absolute stranger. (People have asked before - it didn’t go over too well)

 

4 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

What do we need to submit?

A letter from his employer detailing current salary, recent pay slips.  But keep in mind that even with this at the consulate interview they have the discretion to deny based on potential public charge issue and if they think overall your husbands job track record means you will be a risk of being a public charge they can still ask for another affidavit of support sponsor even if he is now above the minimum threshold

Edited September 21, 2019 by Illiria
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[Sal11 5]

1 minute ago, Illiria said:

Being in the hook for any benefits the beneficiary has from the government for 40 quarters of work is a lot to ask, also it has been used to sue people when a divorce has taken place.

Are you asking for advice - the person above has good advice. If you are asking someone on here to be a co sponsor then no one in their right mind would be a sponsor for an absolute stranger.

 

A letter from his employer detailing current salary, recent pay slips.  But keep in mind that even with this at the consulate interview they have the discretion to deny based on potential public charge issue and if they think overall your husbands job track record means you will be a risk of being a public charge they can still ask for another affidavit of support sponsor even if he is now above the minimum threshold

Hey, I’m clearly not asking anyone to be my co sponsor lol. Also, is it same if the scenario is different, like my husband been making enough money to sponsor as per last year taxes and stuff? Or it’s different just because he’s making enough money this year to sponsor? Like they could deny in either situation? 

[Crazy Cat 41,865]

6 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

Hey, I’m clearly not asking anyone to be my co sponsor lol. Also, is it same if the scenario is different, like my husband been making enough money to sponsor as per last year taxes and stuff? Or it’s different just because he’s making enough money this year to sponsor? Like they could deny in either situation? 

CURRENT income is king.  Past tax filing is considered, but it is not as important as the CURRENT and future income of the sponsor.......the Consulate Officer has complete discretion as to whether the immigrant is likely to become a public charge.......Consulate Officers consider the entire situation.  Remember......the established income level requirements are only guidelines......they are not the lone deciding factor.

 

EDIT:  The Consulate Officer can also consider how stable the current income is.  That is why employment letters, etc are important.

Edited September 21, 2019 by missileman

[Illiria 980]

11 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

Hey, I’m clearly not asking anyone to be my co sponsor lol. Also, is it same if the scenario is different, like my husband been making enough money to sponsor as per last year taxes and stuff? Or it’s different just because he’s making enough money this year to sponsor? Like they could deny in either situation? 

☺️ You would be surprised what people ask around here. 

 

They could deny in either as missleman has mentioned if current income is good they are far less liable to deny - but we have seen people who were over the minimum every year denied - most in this case were only very slightly over each year and the income was considered not stable (seasonal or a fixed term contract about to end). 

 

Roughly how much is he making, don’t have to be exact but is it a lot over the minimum?

Edited September 21, 2019 by Illiria

[NikLR 13,227]

1 hour ago, Sal11 said:

I agree, but his last year income was super low due to some issues. But he’s now working frequently. And became eligible to sponsor. What do we need to submit? As what I know we need to wait till feb to get tax records, so what can we do to fill affidavit? Do we need tax records now? If yes, then we don’t have current year record. 

Tax returns are past income unless the petitioner is self employed.  Current income has been described.  Provide evidence of current income.  Use google.  Search threads.  This is a common question.

 

[carmel34 3,633]

Evidence of current income is a letter from the employer stating the annual salary of the current job, and the most recent six months of pay stubs.  If you are denied based on concerns of becoming a public charge, you can also use his assets if any.  If that is still not enough, you will have no choice but to find a joint sponsor, or he can find a second job to increase current income and you can try again if they give you the chance.  Good luck!

[Sal11 5]

10 hours ago, missileman said:

CURRENT income is king.  Past tax filing is considered, but it is not as important as the CURRENT and future income of the sponsor.......the Consulate Officer has complete discretion as to whether the immigrant is likely to become a public charge.......Consulate Officers consider the entire situation.  Remember......the established income level requirements are only guidelines......they are not the lone deciding factor.

 

EDIT:  The Consulate Officer can also consider how stable the current income is.  That is why employment letters, etc are important.

So is it better to go for a joint sponsor instead? I mean is it the safe option than proving our current income is enough? 

[Lil bear 4,216]

2 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

So is it better to go for a joint sponsor instead? I mean is it the safe option than proving our current income is enough? 

It’s a good back up plan yes. The interviewing officer will look at the petitioners I864 and determine if it is adequate .. if they decide it is then the joint sponsor paperwork is returned to the beneficiary and is not needed .. if the decision is that it is not adequate , having a joint sponsors paperwork already in hand will avoid a delay 

[Sal11 5]

10 hours ago, Illiria said:

☺️ You would be surprised what people ask around here. 

 

They could deny in either as missleman has mentioned if current income is good they are far less liable to deny - but we have seen people who were over the minimum every year denied - most in this case were only very slightly over each year and the income was considered not stable (seasonal or a fixed term contract about to end). 

 

Roughly how much is he making, don’t have to be exact but is it a lot over the minimum?

Haha, I didn’t know about that lol. 

I just need to know if it’s better to get a joint sponsor instead of proving it through some evidences? I’m not sure though. Cuz if we wait for tax records, it’ll take much longer! What we can do? And we should do? If someone is already making enough money as per this year, can they still get a co sponsor? He’s making around $30k.