I-864

[deadbird 2]

I have a really good paying job at the present and have had it since May. The job I had before it was ####### and I only made about $13,000 for 2006, and in 2005 I didn't work the whole year so I only made $5000...and in 2004 I was still in school so I didn't file at all.

My job currently pays me $32,000 per year and I have pay stubs for the past 5 months. I also had a second job for a while this year and have pay stubs for that, as well as my last job.

Should I get a joint sponsor? Thanks

[athena_ny 1]

I have a really good paying job at the present and have had it since May. The job I had before it was ####### and I only made about $13,000 for 2006, and in 2005 I didn't work the whole year so I only made $5000...and in 2004 I was still in school so I didn't file at all.

My job currently pays me $32,000 per year and I have pay stubs for the past 5 months. I also had a second job for a while this year and have pay stubs for that, as well as my last job.

Should I get a joint sponsor? Thanks

We don't know that without knowing how many people are/will be in the household.

[deadbird 2]

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[athena_ny 1]

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You need to have made over $17,112 then, and as it appears you have, you shouldn't need a joint sponsor.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I think with your income and number of folks in the house you should be ok. However, it wouldn't and never hurts to have someone lined up to act as a co-sponsor. Make sure to include your pay stubs anyways.

good luck, L.

[rebeccajo 14]

The I-864 asks for the most recent tax return as proof of income. Yours doesn't reflect an adequate income.

However, you have this new position.

I would try submitting the affidavit with your new wages (backed up by payslips and an employer letter) and include a cover letter explaining the situation.

If USCIS finds the affidavit unacceptable, they will RFE you. At that point you can offer an affidavit from a co-sponsor.

[deadbird 2]

Thanks guys!

I do have a joint sponsor lined up (actually had one for the i-134 just in case). So if I send in the I-864 as is without the joint sponsor could they reject it on the basis that this is the first year I've made over $17,112?

[athena_ny 1]

Thanks guys!

I do have a joint sponsor lined up (actually had one for the i-134 just in case). So if I send in the I-864 as is without the joint sponsor could they reject it on the basis that this is the first year I've made over $17,112?

No, they're RFE you for more evidence and at that point you could send paperwork for a joint sponsor. They give you a time limit in which to provide requested evidence - if you fail to do then, then they would deny. They won't deny it outright.

[deadbird 2]

The I-864 asks for the most recent tax return as proof of income. Yours doesn't reflect an adequate income.

However, you have this new position.

I would try submitting the affidavit with your new wages (backed up by payslips and an employer letter) and include a cover letter explaining the situation.

If USCIS finds the affidavit unacceptable, they will RFE you. At that point you can offer an affidavit from a co-sponsor.

Exactly what I was worried about. An RFE isn't so bad; I was worried they would outright deny it and we would have to resubmit and pay again. Thanks