Income requirment for sponsoring spouse

[SrilankanstoUS 11]

Hello guys! have a good day! How much should one make an hour to be qualified to sponsor your spouse in a household of 2 including him? I have never filed taxes before, because of the income I was not required to file taxes while I was living abroad. So now I moved back to USA to sponsor my spouse and started working for a coffee shop until I find a proper one. I know that you can produce your pay stubs when sponsoring but how much should I make a month to be eligible? Do they look at the hourly rate or the monthly income when deciding eligibility to sponsor?  Please help me our case is at NVC stage now!! Thanks guys!!

[NancyNguyen 1,658]

You need an income of 21550 a year for household of 2.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

[Crazy Cat 42,514]

CURRENT annual  income is key.  That means you can take your current weekly pay and multiply by 52 to calculate your CURRENT annual income.  The level at which the consulate will consider you financial situation & qualifications is found at :  https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

Edited April 20, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[SrilankanstoUS 11]

29 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

CURRENT annual  income is key.  That means you can take your current weekly pay and multiply by 52 to calculate your CURRENT annual income.  The level at which the consulate will consider you financial situation & qualifications is found at :  https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

Very useful info Lucky Cat! This is the answer I was expecting!! i believe my requirement should be $21550 a year. But I have heard that higher the income level is the more chance that the consular officer approves the case. I have something around 23,000 a year when weekly pay check multiplied by 52. Will that cause a problem? Because you see I'm on the line. Thanks!!

[SalishSea 18,191]

1 minute ago, L&U said:

Very useful info Lucky Cat! This is the answer I was expecting!! i believe my requirement should be $21550 a year. But I have heard that higher the income level is the more chance that the consular officer approves the case. I have something around 23,000 a year when weekly pay check multiplied by 52. Will that cause a problem? Because you see I'm on the line. Thanks!!

They look at a variety of parameters, not just income.  Having an income above the minimum isn't a sure thing - still a judgement call by the CO based on the totality of financial circumstances.  Personally, I would try to have a joint sponsor lined up just in case.

[Crazy Cat 42,514]

6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

They look at a variety of parameters, not just income.  Having an income above the minimum isn't a sure thing - still a judgement call by the CO based on the totality of financial circumstances.  Personally, I would try to have a joint sponsor lined up just in case.

Agree 100%....

Edited April 20, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[designguy 1,179]

Your income is very close to the minimum. A JS is definitely recommended to have in case 

[SrilankanstoUS 11]

Thanks everyone!!

[SrilankanstoUS 11]

26 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

They look at a variety of parameters, not just income.  Having an income above the minimum isn't a sure thing - still a judgement call by the CO based on the totality of financial circumstances.  Personally, I would try to have a joint sponsor lined up just in case.

But what if I could talk my employer into a job offer for him after his arrival in the US? Will that be helpful? Cause I don't think I'll be able to find a JS anytime soon.

[SalishSea 18,191]

1 hour ago, L&U said:

But what if I could talk my employer into a job offer for him after his arrival in the US? Will that be helpful? Cause I don't think I'll be able to find a JS anytime soon.

No.  Employment offers for the beneficiary are not considered.

 

Some people in your situation try to get a better paid job, or a second job.

[carmel34 3,657]

13 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

No.  Employment offers for the beneficiary are not considered.

 

Some people in your situation try to get a better paid job, or a second job.

This is your best way forward if you can't find a suitable joint sponsor.  Many employers are hiring like crazy right now, try Amazon, supermarkets, WalMart, Target, even food delivery services...

[Ryan H 3,834]

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