IR1 visa - DS260 affidavit of support

[Mattmc1986 0]

Hi, we are working on the DS260 form for my husband to come to the US. We currently reside in the UK and he is British. We’re in need of advice on the affidavit of support. I (the petitioner) don’t make the minimum threshold to be the sole sponsor for him. He’s income here in the UK would meet the requirements but I don’t know if that’s allowed. I’m trying to decide which affidavit is right for us. The I-864 or I-864A? Also do we need to do anything different with a joint sponsor? I take it I’ll need to fill out a I-864 as I’m the petitioner. Any insight would be great. 

[Alex&Nayden 91]

1 hour ago, Mattmc1986 said:

Hi, we are working on the DS260 form for my husband to come to the US. We currently reside in the UK and he is British. We’re in need of advice on the affidavit of support. I (the petitioner) don’t make the minimum threshold to be the sole sponsor for him. He’s income here in the UK would meet the requirements but I don’t know if that’s allowed. I’m trying to decide which affidavit is right for us. The I-864 or I-864A? Also do we need to do anything different with a joint sponsor? I take it I’ll need to fill out a I-864 as I’m the petitioner. Any insight would be great. 

You need to get a joint sponsor. You have to fill out the I-864 and provide tax transcripts or tax returns (regardless if you live in the UK). If you didn't file your taxes for any of the past 3 years, you need to write a letter explaining why you didn't (because legally you are suppose to if you've made money overseas). 

 

Your joint sponsor also needs to file the i864 and show proof of income (tax transcript or returns + W2). I would not use someone who is self-employed as they always have more trouble getting approved. 

[pushbrk 12,881]

2 hours ago, Mattmc1986 said:

Hi, we are working on the DS260 form for my husband to come to the US. We currently reside in the UK and he is British. We’re in need of advice on the affidavit of support. I (the petitioner) don’t make the minimum threshold to be the sole sponsor for him. He’s income here in the UK would meet the requirements but I don’t know if that’s allowed. I’m trying to decide which affidavit is right for us. The I-864 or I-864A? Also do we need to do anything different with a joint sponsor? I take it I’ll need to fill out a I-864 as I’m the petitioner. Any insight would be great. 

Husband's UK income would only count if it will continue from the same source once in the USA. (Like a job transfer)  I-864a is not applicable in your case.  You'll need a joint sponsor, or qualify using liquid assets at $3 in liquid assets to replace $1 in income shortfall.  

26 minutes ago, Alex&Nayden said:

You need to get a joint sponsor. You have to fill out the I-864 and provide tax transcripts or tax returns (regardless if you live in the UK). If you didn't file your taxes for any of the past 3 years, you need to write a letter explaining why you didn't (because legally you are suppose to if you've made money overseas). 

 

Your joint sponsor also needs to file the i864 and show proof of income (tax transcript or returns + W2). I would not use someone who is self-employed as they always have more trouble getting approved. 

Yes, self employed is a bit more complicated, but if they qualify, they qualify.

[Mattmc1986 0]

Hi, I have started gathering information for the I-864 joint sponsor. I have listed what I think is needed below. Could you let me know if it’s correct or if I’m missing anything?

 

Petitioner/Sponsor (is citizen residing in UK)

-fill out I-864

-provide proof of US citizenship with birth certificate and passport 

-provide 3 years of tax returns 

-6 months payslip 

 

Joint Sponsor (US citizen living in America)

-fill out I-864

-current year tax return and W2

-any other evidence of income outside of the above 

-3 years tax returns 

-6 months payslip 

-US passport and US birth certificate 

 

if the join sponsor is in the US how do we obtain original documents for the interview? Also is the I-864 a digital form or will we need to print and scan it? Anything else we should know to help? 

[pushbrk 12,881]

6 hours ago, Mattmc1986 said:

Hi, I have started gathering information for the I-864 joint sponsor. I have listed what I think is needed below. Could you let me know if it’s correct or if I’m missing anything?

 

Petitioner/Sponsor (is citizen residing in UK)

-fill out I-864

-provide proof of US citizenship with birth certificate and passport 

-provide 3 years of tax returns 

-6 months payslip 

 

Joint Sponsor (US citizen living in America)

-fill out I-864

-current year tax return and W2

-any other evidence of income outside of the above 

-3 years tax returns 

-6 months payslip 

-US passport and US birth certificate 

 

if the join sponsor is in the US how do we obtain original documents for the interview? Also is the I-864 a digital form or will we need to print and scan it? Anything else we should know to help? 

One pay slip is enough evidence of current income.  Six months is an "artifact" from decades ago.

 

Birth  certificate OR passport.  Both are not needed.  You'll need information from three tax returns but only the latest is required to be provided.

 

For the joint sponsor, you need evidence the are actually living in the USA.  A utility bill in their name is preferred.

[Mattmc1986 0]

We’re filling out the I-864 and have a few questions. I’ve listed them below.

 

- part 6 sponsors employment and income. My income (the sponsor) currently doesn’t meet the minimum income requirements so we are using a joint sponsor in the US to cover us. Does my husband (British citizen) need to fill out a I-864A or can his income be excluded from the form all together? he will not be continuing his current employment in the US.
 

We have 2 children as well who are US citizens. 

- part 7 assets. I own land in the US. Would I add the value of this under the section on real estate value? 

[Lil bear 4,201]

45 minutes ago, Mattmc1986 said:

We’re filling out the I-864 and have a few questions. I’ve listed them below.

 

- part 6 sponsors employment and income. My income (the sponsor) currently doesn’t meet the minimum income requirements so we are using a joint sponsor in the US to cover us. Does my husband (British citizen) need to fill out a I-864A or can his income be excluded from the form all together? he will not be continuing his current employment in the US.
 

We have 2 children as well who are US citizens. 

- part 7 assets. I own land in the US. Would I add the value of this under the section on real estate value? 

No I864av

no need to list assets as you have the joint sponsor .. only list assets if you are able to meet the requirements using liquid assets.. thus not needing the joint sponsor. Easier to use the joint sponsor   Have the joint sponsor use their birth certificate to evidence US citizenship and they will need to give  you an original so you can send it to your spouse for the  interview