i864 response: "Does not meet income requirement to sponsor" (but I do)

[Jordanian Bride 268]

21 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Exactly and that's where NVC just sends out the 'not good enough' message because they don't really look at it. The CO will at the time of the interview.

It’s important to get DQ’d if they aren’t yet.

[pushbrk 13,011]

58 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Exactly and that's where NVC just sends out the 'not good enough' message because they don't really look at it. The CO will at the time of the interview.

This message can be ignored, if the income will continue from the same source once in the USA.  Because it is listed on the tax return as foreign income, NVC will send this message, even if you have a million bucks in savings.  The issue is to convince the Consular Officer the income will continue.  Whether that is probable or not depends on facts we don't know, like how the revenue is earned.

[Jordanian Bride 268]

5 hours ago, pushbrk said:

This message can be ignored, if the income will continue from the same source once in the USA.  Because it is listed on the tax return as foreign income, NVC will send this message, even if you have a million bucks in savings.  The issue is to convince the Consular Officer the income will continue.  Whether that is probable or not depends on facts we don't know, like how the revenue is earned.

It cannot be ignored if they haven’t received the DQ email yet.

[pushbrk 13,011]

1 hour ago, Jordanian Bride said:

It cannot be ignored if they haven’t received the DQ email yet.

That particular DQ message is a Notification that NVC is finished with the financial package.  It means ONLY that the number on the total income line of the tax return or tax return transcript is lower than the minimum requirement.  In this case that number is zero.  You won't hear anything else from NVC about the affidavit of support once they send this message.  They are deferring to the Consular Officer with regard to public charge, PERIOD.

"To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor may be submitted" is a very common message.  SO it means, "The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview."  Yes, really.  Yes, I'm sure.

[Molly and Pelayo 0]

10 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Exactly and that's where NVC just sends out the 'not good enough' message because they don't really look at it. The CO will at the time of the interview.

 

10 hours ago, Jordanian Bride said:

I haven’t considered that. Are you sure?
Then the objective would be to convince them that it will continue when the petitioner moves back to the US.

 

3 hours ago, pushbrk said:

That particular DQ message is a Notification that NVC is finished with the financial package.  It means ONLY that the number on the total income line of the tax return or tax return transcript is lower than the minimum requirement.  In this case that number is zero.  You won't hear anything else from NVC about the affidavit of support once they send this message.  They are deferring to the Consular Officer with regard to public charge, PERIOD.

"To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor may be submitted" is a very common message.  SO it means, "The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview."  Yes, really.  Yes, I'm sure.

Thank you all for your time and insight. It's extremely helpful and very much appreciated. To answer your questions up until now: 
 

1) Yes, I received a notification saying my case is documentary qualified. (I received it just a few seconds after receiving the one saying my sponsorship wasn't sufficient.)
2) I'm a self-employed translator and subtitler. I do all my work online and my income will continue once in the US. I can do my work no matter where I live. One of the supporting documents I submitted with my i864 application is a letter explaining my income will continue when I move to the US. 

Question: How do I convince them it will continue? From the notification I got from CEAC, it seems like I can defend my position at the interview, but how? Is there any way to do this before the appointment? (Doesn't seem like it.) What type of documents can I bring with me to the interview? 

Thank you all very much!

[carmel34 3,647]

2 hours ago, Molly and Pelayo said:

What type of documents can I bring with me to the interview?

If you are self-employed, they will want to see your full 2021 US tax return, 1040 and Schedule C.  Gross revenue does not equal income for self-employed sponsors.  Also take any supporting documentation such as bank accounts showing deposits from customers, and your company's most recent income statement and balance sheet from your accountant.

[pushbrk 13,011]

3 hours ago, Molly and Pelayo said:

 

 

Thank you all for your time and insight. It's extremely helpful and very much appreciated. To answer your questions up until now: 
 

1) Yes, I received a notification saying my case is documentary qualified. (I received it just a few seconds after receiving the one saying my sponsorship wasn't sufficient.)
2) I'm a self-employed translator and subtitler. I do all my work online and my income will continue once in the US. I can do my work no matter where I live. One of the supporting documents I submitted with my i864 application is a letter explaining my income will continue when I move to the US. 

Question: How do I convince them it will continue? From the notification I got from CEAC, it seems like I can defend my position at the interview, but how? Is there any way to do this before the appointment? (Doesn't seem like it.) What type of documents can I bring with me to the interview? 

Thank you all very much!

Your direct explanation should be sufficient.  Your work is "online" or by phone and email.  So is mine.  Just explain it clearly.  It's 2022.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

And make sure your husband knows what you're doing and could explain it if asked. 

[Molly and Pelayo 0]

On 11/24/2022 at 12:44 PM, carmel34 said:

If you are self-employed, they will want to see your full 2021 US tax return, 1040 and Schedule C.  Gross revenue does not equal income for self-employed sponsors.  Also take any supporting documentation such as bank accounts showing deposits from customers, and your company's most recent income statement and balance sheet from your accountant.

Thank you for these tips! I submitted my full 2021 US tax return, which is part of the reason why I'm confused that they denied my sponsorship. But hopefully it's just a case of them not looking into the details and wanting more information from me. Most of my income is reflected in my Spanish bank accounts and tax returns in more detail, so I will make sure to have those translated and bring them to my husband's interview.

I greatly appreciate your input and time!

[pushbrk 13,011]

On 11/25/2022 at 7:58 PM, Molly and Pelayo said:

Thank you for these tips! I submitted my full 2021 US tax return, which is part of the reason why I'm confused that they denied my sponsorship. But hopefully it's just a case of them not looking into the details and wanting more information from me. Most of my income is reflected in my Spanish bank accounts and tax returns in more detail, so I will make sure to have those translated and bring them to my husband's interview.

I greatly appreciate your input and time!

They did not deny your sponsorship.  They sent a stock message.  Ignore it and move on, is my advice.

 

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