I864 Joint Sponsor question

[HarryHerc 15]

Hi Seniors,

 

I will be filing for i864 with my wife who doesn't work and is unemployed and one of our friend who makes enough money to sponsor me.

i have below questions:

 

- do we need to say in our cover letter that what is our relationship with joint sponsor?

- we are adding i864 for joint sponsor, sponsor’s w2, transcripts and 1040 forms. Also including sponsor’s USC proof. Are we missing anything else? 

thanks

H

[SalishSea 17,829]

22 minutes ago, HarryHerc said:

Hi Seniors,

 

I will be filing for i864 with my wife who doesn't work and is unemployed and one of our friend who makes enough money to sponsor me.

i have below questions:

 

- do we need to say in our cover letter that what is our relationship with joint sponsor?

- we are adding i864 for joint sponsor, sponsor’s w2, transcripts and 1040 forms. Also including sponsor’s USC proof. Are we missing anything else? 

thanks

H

How does your wife plan to support you during the 8-10 months you can't work?  The friend is going to do that, too?

[HarryHerc 15]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

How does your wife plan to support you during the 8-10 months you can't work?  The friend is going to do that, too?

We dont need to show that right? Like how would we show that she can support me as she is unemployed?

[HarryHerc 15]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

How does your wife plan to support you during the 8-10 months you can't work?  The friend is going to do that, too?

Isnt the whole point of getting joint sponsor to show my wife dont have enough funds to support me?

[SalishSea 17,829]

Just now, HarryHerc said:

We dont need to show that right? Like how would we show that she can support me as she is unemployed?

You're adjusting status in the US, right?  And you realize that you will not be able to work until you have the EAD, which is currently taking upwards of 10 months?

 

What will the two of you live on during those 10 months?  I'm sure the USCIS officer would question whether some friend is actually going to support you and your wife for that period of time.

2 minutes ago, HarryHerc said:

We dont need to show that right? Like how would we show that she can support me as she is unemployed?

It is the totality of the circumstances.  With no work or job prospects, you risk being deemed likely of becoming a public charge.  Good luck.

[arken 4,197]

6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

How does your wife plan to support you during the 8-10 months you can't work?  The friend is going to do that, too?

That is assuming OP works after 8-10 months. He may just chill and not ever plan to work, just saying.

 

33 minutes ago, HarryHerc said:

do we need to say in our cover letter that what is our relationship with joint sponsor?

In general no but in very rare cases, some COs like to see such letter from the joint sponsor.

[HarryHerc 15]

Just now, arken said:

That is assuming OP works after 8-10 months. He may just chill and not ever plan to work, just saying.

 

In general no but in very rare cases, some COs like to see such letter from the joint sponsor.

Got it okay. So we dont even mention joint sponsor is our friend in cover letter correct?

[SalishSea 17,829]

5 minutes ago, HarryHerc said:

Got it okay. So we dont even mention joint sponsor is our friend in cover letter correct?

I don't think you do get it.

 

But a cover letter is irrelevant.  They will definitely ask about the relationship with the joint sponsor, especially since your wife has no income to sponsor you.

[arken 4,197]

8 minutes ago, HarryHerc said:

Got it okay. So we dont even mention joint sponsor is our friend in cover letter correct?

You may or may not mention, it doesn't matter. You will very likely be asked about who the joint sponsor is at the interview. Be prepared to answer in case the CO grills about it.

[Crazy Cat 41,861]

10 hours ago, HarryHerc said:

We dont need to show that right? Like how would we show that she can support me as she is unemployed?

The IO might ask how your wife is supporting you right now.....Living in the US is very expensive.

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

14 hours ago, HarryHerc said:

Hi Seniors,

 

I will be filing for i864 with my wife who doesn't work and is unemployed and one of our friend who makes enough money to sponsor me.

i have below questions:

 

- do we need to say in our cover letter that what is our relationship with joint sponsor?

- we are adding i864 for joint sponsor, sponsor’s w2, transcripts and 1040 forms. Also including sponsor’s USC proof. Are we missing anything else? 

thanks

H

@HarryHerc, to answer the two questions you asked. 

1. do we need to say in our cover letter that what is our relationship with joint sponsor?

No, I believe the form asks asks that. You do not need to include that on your cover letter. Just make sure you fill out the form correctly. 

 

2. (...)Are we missing anything else?

It does not hurt to include 6 months of most recent paystubs. Definitely go through the instructions. The instructions are a separate document. It is tedious to read but definitely read it and see if you need anything else. 

 

In the mean, fingers crossed for your wife to find work in the mean time. Hopefully, by the time the interview comes you will already have your EAD/AP combo card and you will have a job, too. 

 

Best wishes.  

Edited June 25, 2021 by USC4SPOUSE

[HarryHerc 15]

5 hours ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

@HarryHerc, to answer the two questions you asked. 

1. do we need to say in our cover letter that what is our relationship with joint sponsor?

No, I believe the form asks asks that. You do not need to include that on your cover letter. Just make sure you fill out the form correctly. 

 

2. (...)Are we missing anything else?

It does not hurt to include 6 months of most recent paystubs. Definitely go through the instructions. The instructions are a separate document. It is tedious to read but definitely read it and see if you need anything else. 

 

In the mean, fingers crossed for your wife to find work in the mean time. Hopefully, by the time the interview comes you will already have your EAD/AP combo card and you will have a job, too. 

 

Best wishes.  

Thank you!

[HarryHerc 15]

2 minutes ago, Britney868 said:

You should just answer the question or don’t say nothing. You won’t be interviewing him so stop grilling him!! Gezzz

 

You don’t have to state your relationship to the sponsor in your cover letter. Cover letter is just a index to your package.

*Make sure you include the joint sponsor LONG FORM birth certificate. Don’t forget to include check stubs as well.

 

Thank you for the info! Appreciate it

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

28 minutes ago, Britney868 said:

You should just answer the question or don’t say nothing. You won’t be interviewing him so stop drilling him!! Gezzz

 

You don’t have to state your relationship to the sponsor in your cover letter. Cover letter is just a index to your package.

*Make sure you include the joint sponsor LONG FORM birth certificate. Don’t forget to include check stubs as well.

 

Well said.  

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