Joint Sponsor - Too Old?

[gordonsmith 13]

Hi there! I am the USC spouse of the beneficiary, who currently has a pending AOS from K-1 visa based on marriage. We received an RFE for the I-864 since I did not make enough last year. My aunt has agreed to be our joint sponsor, and she earns over $75k per year, and has done so for many years. Steady, full time job for big corporation. However, she just turned 60 and while she does not plan to retire anytime soon, I am concerned whether USCIS will consider her future income to be uncertain given her age. I could not find much on this particular question anywhere else, so any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[Family 3,988]

2 hours ago, gordonsmith said:

Hi there! I am the USC spouse of the beneficiary, who currently has a pending AOS from K-1 visa based on marriage. We received an RFE for the I-864 since I did not make enough last year. My aunt has agreed to be our joint sponsor, and she earns over $75k per year, and has done so for many years. Steady, full time job for big corporation. However, she just turned 60 and while she does not plan to retire anytime soon, I am concerned whether USCIS will consider her future income to be uncertain given her age. I could not find much on this particular question anywhere else, so any insights would be greatly appreciated!

If you today earn more , then you qualify on current income , no matter last years figures. 
Auntie is perfectly age appropriate as joint sponsor. 

[Crazy Cat 41,772]

9 hours ago, gordonsmith said:

We received an RFE for the I-864 since I did not make enough last year.

 

Unless you are self-employed, what you earned last year is not important.  What did you submit to show your CURRENT income?

BTW, 60 is still a spring chicken in my book.  Her age will not be a factor. 

Edited April 18 by Crazy Cat

[gordonsmith 13]

@Family @Crazy Cat

Thank you both for your guidance! I am working full time for a company now (not self employed) and my income is very good. In response to the RFE, I’ve submitted an updated I-864, passport pages, my tax return transcripts for 2021-2023, W2s, 6 months of paystubs, letter from employer detailing my position/start date/salary, and the whole package for my joint sponsor (I-864 and supporting documents). I think I should be in good shape, and am feeling reassured! Many thanks. 

Edited April 19 by gordonsmith