Affidavit of support, not enough income in previous years

[Auno 0]

Hello everyone! 
As my understanding, NVC asks for last 3 years of tax returns. My friend did not have enough income last 3 years. She just submitted the petition at USCIS for her spouse. She will be making enough (close to $23000) this year. Does she still need to get a joint sponsor? She doesn’t have any relative in USA. So, it is really hard for her to find a joint sponsor  (She is a US citizen).

Any advice is appreciated. 

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

The I-864 asks for the income as listed on the last 3 years of tax returns if required to file.  If not required to file, she can indicate that on the form. She must submit the most recent tax year documents.  Current income is king.  If she can document that her CURRENT income is sufficient, she should be fine.  Current annual income is calculated as follows:

Gross income from most recent pay stub multiplied times the number of pay periods per 12 months.  Also, supplemental income can be used. 

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,454]

1 hour ago, Auno said:

She will be making enough (close to $23000) this year. Does she still need to get a joint sponsor? 

 

99% likely yes, she will need a joint sponsor.

 

The 125% Poverty guideline is the bare minimum needed to be considered for qualification.  The ultimate decision is in the hands of the CO at the embassy/consulate interview.

 

There is a good chance the I-130 will not be approved until year end or next year.  I-864 will not be needed until the NVC step, which is after I-130 approval.  She has some time to either get a raise or a better job.