Previous income too low

[sandraannie 63]

Hi! Me and my husband (petitioner) got married on a K1-visa a month ago. We are currently assembling our AOS. We are having problems with the I-864. He is currently well above the 125% poverty line, but it's a new job so it's not reflected on any tax returns. His past tax returns does not meet the income requirement, but we have paystubs and a letter from his employer showing that he makes more than enough now. Should we use a joint sponsor to be on the safe side? We are both terrified of delays, as I am beyond ready to start working! For our I-134 we used his dad as a joint sponsor, but I was told at the embassy in Sweden that it wasn't necessary. But I know the I-864 is under more scrutiny than the I-134 is. Has anyone been in this situation and can share their experience? I'd be great to hear from someone with experience so it's not just guess work. Thank you!

[RambaCat 643]

Hi!

 

We were in a similar situation to you; my husband received a promotion to "full time" manager just five months before we applied for the AOS status; so we had no tax returns to prove his income, just the paystubs and a letter. We were approved without a request for more info or a sponsor (my husband was only just above the 125%) - so I think you will be fine!

 

But at the end of the day, it is whatever you feel most comfortable with. If you want to use a joint sponsor to be on the safe side, and they are willing to do so, then go ahead! You don't want to spend the next 6+ months worrying about whether you made a mistake after all.