Spouse has less than three years of IRS filings -- do I need a co-sponsor?

[smashachipotle 0]

Hi! Filing for an I-130 change of status petition, living in the US, here on an 0-1 from Canada.

 

My spouse has only filed taxes for the last 2 years -- previously she was abroad earning no money. However, now her income is outrageously good (like, Wall Street good) and we own a house, so our assets and income are looking excellent. Do we need a co-sponsor, in light of this, or are we fine with two years of income?

[pushbrk 13,033]

18 minutes ago, smashachipotle said:

Hi! Filing for an I-130 change of status petition, living in the US, here on an 0-1 from Canada.

 

My spouse has only filed taxes for the last 2 years -- previously she was abroad earning no money. However, now her income is outrageously good (like, Wall Street good) and we own a house, so our assets and income are looking excellent. Do we need a co-sponsor, in light of this, or are we fine with two years of income?

Carry on.  This is no problem.  You'll simply explain that for 2018, she was not required to file because her income was below the filing threshold.  $0 is below ANY threshold.

 

Are you seeking a spouse visa, or adjusting status from within the USA?

 

Edited June 8, 2021 by pushbrk

[smashachipotle 0]

@pushbrk I'm adjusting status within the USA!

[HRQX 4,145]

18 minutes ago, smashachipotle said:

@pushbrk I'm adjusting status within the USA!

Also file Form I-485 (including that form's supporting forms).

[pushbrk 13,033]

1 hour ago, smashachipotle said:

@pushbrk I'm adjusting status within the USA!

OK.  Expect your topic to be moved to the applicable forum.

[Lil bear 4,276]

Moved to AOS from work, tourist and other visa as this forum reflects the OP’s process