Case FE note with DQ

[EternalForeigner 57]

We haven’t hired a lawyer but we consult with one every now and then. He told us just to add my family’s house in the US as an asset (it’s fully owned by the two immigrants) and that should be enough as it’s a highly valued house. He said even if you have zero income as a sponsor that the house being an asset should be enough. But we got the case FE message, which looks standardized:

 

”The income reported as stated on form I-864, I-864A is insufficient to overcome the public charge grounds of inadmissibility for visa issuance. To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor may be submitted. For more information visit https://nvc.state.gov/aos and https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p. A consular officer will decide if you meet these requirements at the time of the interview. Note: You, as the sponsor, and any other sponsors household members and joint sponsors, must provide updated or additional evidence for the applicant to present at the time of their interview such as: * Other income * Assets * Proof of current employment Note: You submitted documentation to the National Visa Center through the Consular Electronic Application Center CEAC. You can continue to upload documents to CEAC up until the date of your visa interview.”

 

Is this indicative that they could still require a joint sponsor or would the house as an asset be enough as per the lawyer’s advice?

Edited October 24, 2023 by EternalForeigner

[Leo The Great 141]

You always get FE notes when your income does not meet the requirement even though you declare your US assets exceed the income requirements. It should cover 5 years of income. You may ignore it. But before interview upload the documents showing proper property evaluation and mortgage statement if any (if you have not submitted it to nvc). You may prepare a Assets Summary Page showing all property value - mortgage if needed

Edited October 27, 2023 by Leo The Great

[Leo The Great 141]

17 minutes ago, Leo The Great said:

You always get FE notes when your income does not meet the requirement even though you declare your US assets exceed the income requirements. It should cover 5 years of income. You may ignore it. But before interview upload the documents showing proper property evaluation and mortgage statement if any (if you have not submitted it to nvc). You may prepare a Assets Summary Page showing all property value - mortgage if needed

Can the immigrant visa applicant count assets that he or she owns that are outside the United States, such as real estate or personal property?

Yes, under the following conditions:

• The assets must be convertible to cash within 12 months.
   
• The applicant must show that the assets can be removed from the country where they are located. Many countries have limits on cash or liquid assets that can removed from the country.
   
• The net value of assets must be at least five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125 percent of the poverty guideline for the household size.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html#aos15

 

By the way CO only take into account US assets in Montreal consulate. Not sure about other countries.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Leo The Great