UNEMPLOYED AND TRYING TO COMPLETE I-864

[Aly Mercedes 0]

 

Hello!
 

My fiancé and I just got married and we are now completing the AOS part of the visa (quite more stressful than I would have imagined), and I am running into a pretty complicated situation with the I-864. I have just finished my Masters and I am starting my first job next week. According to the I-864 and a lawyer on JustAnswer, I have to complete the I-864 as the petitioner despite not having any previously filed tax returns, W2S, pay stubs, etc. However, I am aware that my father can file a I-864A (joint sponsor) and provide his income. I am nervous about this process but I am hoping I am not the only one who has been in this situation. I would appreciate if anyone has any insight or has been through this situation. 

 

(BTW my father does meet the income requirements so it is not that I am scared we will be denied because of that, I am just worried I will be denied for not having been employed).

 

 

[K1visaHopeful 2,903]

15 minutes ago, Aly Mercedes said:

 

 

Hello!
 

My fiancé and I just got married and we are now completing the AOS part of the visa (quite more stressful than I would have imagined), and I am running into a pretty complicated situation with the I-864. I have just finished my Masters and I am starting my first job next week. According to the I-864 and a lawyer on JustAnswer, I have to complete the I-864 as the petitioner despite not having any previously filed tax returns, W2S, pay stubs, etc. However, I am aware that my father can file a I-864A (joint sponsor)

1. Your father is a standalone joint sponsor and will need to meet the income requirements for HIS household PLUS the immigrant. You will file an I864 and explain why you did not have to legally file taxes. He will file an I864. He cannot file an I864a.

2. Your father is a CO-sponsor and will need tp meet the income requirements for your COMBINED household meaning you must all live together. You will file an I864 and again, explain your tax situation. He will file an I864a as YOUR CO-Sponsor and you will COMBINE income (it any).

He cannot be a joint sponsor and file I864a. 

You have confused the terms. Ensure you understand the difference. 

15 minutes ago, Aly Mercedes said:

and provide his income. I am nervous about this process but I am hoping I am not the only one who has been in this situation. I would appreciate if anyone has any insight or has been through this situation. 

 

(BTW my father does meet the income requirements so it is not that I am scared we will be denied because of that, I am just worried I will be denied for not having been employed).

 

 

Edited March 1 by K1visaHopeful