Unusual scenario - Wife doesn't work but I have a bank account in the US

[IA64 0]

Hello, I'm married to a US citizen since more than 2 years. We currently live in Beirut, Lebanon. 

 

My wife  ( US citizen ) decided that it's time to move to the US so she wants to file a IR1 VISA so I can come with her. 

 

The problem is that she holds an MBA degree but never really worked or was interested in working. I usually pay for everything and support her; the twist is that she doesn't even have a bank account anymore in the US but I do since I was in the US couple of times on a B1/B2 VISA and managed to open a bank account. 

 

What to do in this case since the wife is unable to support me in the US but we have cash? some people told me that she still needs to prove that she can support me for up to 10 years?  I can transfer money ( 7-figures) from my homeland bank account to the US account but looks like this isn't an information I can enter in the  i-864 .

 

Any help? My VISA is still valid but we don't want to move and file for adjustment of status because I'd rather go and be able to work immediately when I move.  

[SalishSea 17,827]

15 minutes ago, IA64 said:

Hello, I'm married to a US citizen since more than 2 years. We currently live in Beirut, Lebanon. 

 

My wife  ( US citizen ) decided that it's time to move to the US so she wants to file a IR1 VISA so I can come with her. 

 

The problem is that she holds an MBA degree but never really worked or was interested in working. I usually pay for everything and support her; the twist is that she doesn't even have a bank account anymore in the US but I do since I was in the US couple of times on a B1/B2 VISA and managed to open a bank account. 

 

What to do in this case since the wife is unable to support me in the US but we have cash? some people told me that she still needs to prove that she can support me for up to 10 years?  I can transfer money ( 7-figures) from my homeland bank account to the US account but looks like this isn't an information I can enter in the  i-864 .

 

Any help? My VISA is still valid but we don't want to move and file for adjustment of status because I'd rather go and be able to work immediately when I move.  

You need to look up info on using assets in lieu of income.

 

Having a US bank account is completely irrelevant.

 

Your wife will need establish domicile regardless.  If you don't qualify on assets alone, you will need a joint sponsor, or she will need to return and get a job.

[pushbrk 12,882]

16 hours ago, SalishSea said:

You need to look up info on using assets in lieu of income.

 

Having a US bank account is completely irrelevant.

 

Your wife will need establish domicile regardless.  If you don't qualify on assets alone, you will need a joint sponsor, or she will need to return and get a job.

You "look up" the information mentioned by studying the I-864 instructions.  Your liquid assets will carry the day, but your wife will probably need to re-establish domicile in the USA.  That's a separate issue, you can work out later, but no reason not to get started by her filing the petition.  Financial forms and documents will come about a year later.