Please help. Unable to meet sponsorship requirements: what’s my options? [merged threads]

[roughlyworried 5]

I should also note the only thing my family is willing to do is transfer a house that is trust for me to my name, along with some cash. But I’ve heard it is definitely suspicious to do this just weeks before NVC, and even if they weren’t suspicious that some people were getting denied at interviews because COs still wanted to see steady income from a sponsor.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Paging @pushbrk on this one. He's more qualified than I am to provide advice.

[Chancy 6,241]

2 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

in addition, is it possible to work for a US business online and get paid WHILE living abroad and use that income? 

 

Yes, remote work for a US business is fine.  As long as you can get documentary evidence of income that will continue from the same source when you move, that can be used as qualifying income for the I-864.

 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

6 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

I still pay basic expenses at my home, with the little income I make online with my current free lance income

What about bank account, IRS taxes, etc?

 

3 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

some people were getting denied at interviews because COs still wanted to see steady income from a sponsor.

I have seen people qualify with their assets, but again, there are more versed people here that can explain better how it works. 

You said you're planning to come in November for the NVC stage. There is plenty of time between NVC and interview, so why not starting a job there and then?

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

23 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

Understandable, but at that point I would just permanently move out of the United States and live/work in another country. I love my home, but I love my wife more. 

Separation is a NORMAL part of the immigration process.  Many, many, many of us were separated for more than a year.  It sucks, but it can be done.

[Adventine 3,196]

 

21 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

 

in addition, is it possible to work for a US business online and get paid WHILE living abroad and use that income? 

 

Yes, this is possible. Ramp up your freelance projects with US-based companies. Alternatively, create passive income streams from things like blogs, e-book royalties, online courses, etc. 

 

I understand you want to minimize the separation from your spouse. But take the long-term view that a few months separation may be necessary if you need to move back and find a US-based job.  

[roughlyworried 5]

32 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

What about bank account, IRS taxes, etc?

 

Yes, I have filed for 2021, and not as foreign income since I make it in crypto and convert it cash, straight to my bank. I also don’t have a bank account in the country I live in currently, but that’s irrelevant to me since I have no problem establishing domicile. 
 

34 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

I have seen people qualify with their assets, but again, there are more versed people here that can explain better how it works. 

You said you're planning to come in November for the NVC stage. There is plenty of time between NVC and interview, so why not starting a job there and then?

Because I have to qualify for the NVC stage in the first place. Which means consistent income before it even gets there. Between NVC and interview that’s not a problem. It’s qualifying for the DHS.

[roughlyworried 5]

32 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Separation is a NORMAL part of the immigration process.  Many, many, many of us were separated for more than a year.  It sucks, but it can be done.

I agree. I was separated for over a year once with her. And then again for 5 months. I’ve lived with her for almost a year now, so I supposed I’m very attached. But if going back and working for a few months will qualify me for NVC, then I will do that. I’ve just seen and heard working for only a few months is not enough, especially being I don’t have a track record. 

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

Just now, Kyl123 said:

I’ve just seen and heard working for only a few months is not enough, especially being I don’t have a track record. 

That just isn't true.  You don't need a track record.  You need sufficient CURRENT income or sufficient liquid assets. 

[roughlyworried 5]

21 minutes ago, Adventine said:

 

 

Yes, this is possible. Ramp up your freelance projects with US-based companies. Alternatively, create passive income streams from things like blogs, e-book royalties, online courses, etc. 

 

I understand you want to minimize the separation from your spouse. But take the long-term view that a few months separation may be necessary if you need to move back and find a US-based job.  

Ah, I have been trying. I’m also afraid my form of income (in crypto currency), is very new and would probably get plenty of RFEs due to the complexity of how payments are made and converted through the blockchain, exchanges, and bank accounts. I do have a family member who owns a large business I could potentially work for, maybe even online. What are the requirements when using family based business income to prove the ability to sponsor?

 

Thanks

[Adventine 3,196]

You'd need to document that you are actually an employee or contractor for your family member's business. So depending on the arrangement, you'd document that with paystubs, W2 or 1099s. 

[Chancy 6,241]

7 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

What are the requirements when using family based business income to prove the ability to sponsor?

 

No different from using income from a business owned by someone unrelated to you.  For proof of income for NVC, need paystub, employment letter listing salary, and/or W2/1099.

 

[Lil bear 4,212]

25 minutes ago, Kyl123 said:

Yes, I have filed for 2021, and not as foreign income since I make it in crypto and convert it cash, straight to my bank. I also don’t have a bank account in the country I live in currently, but that’s irrelevant to me since I have no problem establishing domicile. 
 

Because I have to qualify for the NVC stage in the first place. Which means consistent income before it even gets there. Between NVC and interview that’s not a problem. It’s qualifying for the DHS.

You .. petitioner.. dont “qualify” for anything.. NVC stage is about the beneficiary  submitting their documents and affidavit  of support being submitted   Two financial pieces on the AOS.. declaration of tax filing and income for the past 3 years.. even if zero.. and adequate CURRENT income — 3-6 months of regular income from a steady job,  or last years tax  return AGI above the limit required if self employed, evidenced at   the interview.. are  usually adequate 

or find a joint sponsor .. ask yourself why those who were initially willing are no longer? Maybe they consider your financial situation too risky .. that is yours to overcome. Nothing about immigration is quick, easy, cheap or fun .. but is it worth the “cost” including short term separation?  Real life rarely grants us instant solutions..  .. a truth not always embraced. 

[roughlyworried 5]

17 minutes ago, Adventine said:

You'd need to document that you are actually an employee or contractor for your family member's business. So depending on the arrangement, you'd document that with paystubs, W2 or 1099s. 

 

14 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

No different from using income from a business owned by someone unrelated to you.  For proof of income for NVC, need paystub, employment letter listing salary, and/or W2/1099.

 

Got it. I can start work for them immediately most likely. As far as this years income, there’s only 3 months left, and I’d only be working for those 3 months (from case processing times, I have 1-2 months until my case hits NVC). So what is the best option: filing before 2022 ends as soon as I get to NVC and provide evidence for 1-2 months worth of income at the new job as proof? Or wait and file 2022 taxes, then use 2023 current year income? I’d be delaying my case by atleast a month, probably more, but what is the best scenario? How many months are good enough for them to accept? 
 

Thanks

[TBoneTX 45,291]

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Edited September 9, 2022 by TBoneTX