Received this message from NVC after all documents accepted. Do I need a joint sponsor?

[RekhaG 0]

My husband makes more than enough to meet the income requirements, but he was unemployed for the first 3 months of 2024.

 

All of our NVC documents were approved last week. We got an additional message in the inbox -

 

"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."

 

My understanding is we do not NEED a joint sponsor but it would help our case. Unfortunately we have no one to ask for such a big request.

Has anyone received this message? Any suggestions on how to proceed?

[CjMj 0]

Hello, I received the exact message yesterday, along with all my documents being accepted and documentary qualified. 
I’m the petitioner and an RN that works 2 job and base on the poverty guidelines I makes enough to be a single sponsor. I am puzzled 🤔, grateful, and worried at the same time. I would like to know as well if anyone that has now been approved had received that message prior. 
Thanks in advance 🙏

[pushbrk 12,641]

This is a common message anybody gets if their last tax return doesn't show qualifying income.  If you are confident you have qualifying CURRENT INCOME, simply ignore the message. It is a suggestion, not a request or requirement.

[Skyyy 7]

may I know your current income?

[pushbrk 12,641]

2 hours ago, Skyyy said:

may I know your current income?

OP said "more than enough".  Good enough for me.