Help - Affidavit of support Questions

[Jediel❤Cinthia 2]

Hi guys, new to the forum so I'm not sure if this is the right place for this. But I was wondering if some of you who have gone through this can help me out.

So, I have already applied for my wife which lives in Brazil. A day ago we got an email saying it was at the NVC so we received our case number and invoice.

We paid the fees so now we are just waiting for the forms to be available to work on. ( affidavit of support and IV ) 

 

I have been employed for the last year and a half, I make enough to sponsor my father(which I already have) but I dont make enough to sponsor my wife.

 

However my stepfather is willing to help me.we live in the same house but I do not financially depend on him. 

 

My questions are, would we have to put him as a household member or joint sponsor? Form I864 or I864a?

 

He has 2 dependents, my mother and brother. So would we have to put as if he has 4 in total? (Him,my mother,my brother and my wife)?

 

Also, he is not employed as of now, however his three last years he filed taxes. Would this be a problem? 

 

I hope I was clear and would like to thank you guys in advance. 

 

Jediel❤Cinthia

[debbiedoo 2,339]

since he is not employed, any of the other information is a moot point. He will need proof of current, ongoing income for it to be approved (or proof of assets if he is using those in lieu of income).

 

For reference, you could either file as a household member or separate joint sponsor on the 864. Youd have to play with the numbers to see which worked out in your favor.

[Jediel❤Cinthia 2]

Thank you for your response!! How long does the cash asset have to be in the bank account for it to count? I dont like to keep all my money in my bank account. 

Edited November 22, 2019 by Jediel❤Cinthia

[LilyJ 1,258]

7 hours ago, Jediel❤Cinthia said:

Thank you for your response!! How long does the cash asset have to be in the bank account for it to count? I dont like to keep all my money in my bank account. 

If you are going to qualify off of your assets + income, keep in mind that the assets has to be 3x the amount that you need to make up the minimum 125% guideline. And even then, it may still be rejected, especially if it just barely meets. It's ultimately all up to the consular officer