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You are a blessing thank you for sharing this info. We submitted all of her proof of income and accounted for this on the first form. The proof we can transfer we never looked into so this will be good to be aware of. Please clarify- you included your mother's assets on the first I-864 and you included all the proof required (value of house minus mortgage etc) Yes we included all mother's assets on the first I-864 and yes we included all the proof required including value of house and all investments etc) So they can decide to not accept my moms assets even though it more than qualifies? Also can they still reject if I have 30k in savings with only 5,500 short if they use AGI? In this case I am trying not to use my fiancé income but he can in a worst case scenario to qualify us which sounds like it helps given his income is low six figures, but will they have to qualify if my savings are in excess of the shortage or is there high level of discretion and they can still reject? - Correct, CO might decide they don't like your mother making up the short fall and they request a joint sponsor. Question: does your fiance live with you? would you use him as a joint sponsor or a household member? TBH: I would ask your fiance to prepare his own I-864 and use that as a back up when your mother goes to interview. You would still be the primary sponsor AND if you are planning on getting married you'll be combining your assets anyway... Yes live with fiancé. Yes would use them as a joint sponsor. If they reject will they give us another opportunity if we moved forward with no joint sponsor or do we have to do a joint sponsor prior without causing severe delays - NVC is giving you the option right now to prepare a joint sponsor to avoid future delays if the CO decides to not accept the current I-864. They will give your mother a 221G and request a joint sponsor. US Consulate in SA can be extremely slow after an RFE. One member had to wait months for his fiance to receive her visa after she did not bring her PCC to the interview. Others have reported delays because the embassy was waiting on medicals. Thank you for the advice on scheduling medical before the interview. Can you complete the medical appointment before the interview or only schedule the appointment? lastly once we are DQ'ed which we are on the current status how long until interview would take place? - I'm not sure maybe 2-4 months? I didn't keep up with interviews out of SA because I interviewed in another country. But, there is no real backlog to my knowledge. This should cover the rest of the questions Thank you so much again for all of your help and efficiency! We are so appreciative of you taking the time to provide such wonderful advice and tips!

You are a blessing thank you for sharing this info. We submitted all of her proof of income and accounted for this on the first form. The proof we can transfer we never looked into so this will be good to be aware of. So they can decide to not accept my moms assets even though it more than qualifies? Also can they still reject if I have 30k in savings with only 5,500 short if they use AGI? In this case I am trying not to use my fiancé income but he can in a worst case scenario to qualify us which sounds like it helps given his income is low six figures, but will they have to qualify if my savings are in excess of the shortage or is there high level of discretion and they can still reject? If they reject will they give us another opportunity if we moved forward with no joint sponsor or do we have to do a joint sponsor prior without causing severe delays lastly once we are DQ'ed which we are on the current status how long until interview would take place? This should cover the rest of the questions

Also wouldn't my 30k in savings overcome the deficit if they use AGI rather than Gross Income based on the below item: How can a sponsor use assets to meet the minimum Federal Poverty Guidelines? If a sponsor's income does not meet the minimum Federal Poverty Guidelines, he or she can submit the value of assets to make up the difference unless the sponsor is submitting a Form I-864EZ. When looking at income levels, the consular officer will look at the sponsor's employment income first. Personal assets and/or the income and assets of household members who have signed an I-864A are totaled next. If the sponsor is using assets to meet the minimum Federal Poverty Guidelines, they must upload a scanned copy of documentation of those assets into CEAC.

So looking to understand this section: Can the immigrant visa applicant count assets that he or she owns that are outside the United States, such as real estate or personal property? Yes, under the following conditions: The assets must be convertible to cash within 12 months. The applicant must show that the assets can be removed from the country where they are located. Many countries have limits on cash or liquid assets that can removed from the country. The net value of assets must be at least five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125 percent of the poverty guideline for the household size. The visa applicant needs to file a Form I-864A to have his or her assets included in the minimum income level calculations.

It shows we are documentarily qualified but there appears to be an automated message saying we may need a sponsor but my w2 and 1099's weren't uploaded at that time only my tax return showing 31k gross and 19k adjusted gross income with 30k in savings on my side as a citizen my mother has 180k in assets but they are in South African rand house, bank accounts etc. Can my mothers assets qualify her for the difference and why would it say I don't qualify without a joint sponsor if I made over 24500 for 2 in the household in gross income and have close to 30k in savings in us bank and she has 180k in S African assets we would transfer over.

Thank you for the support this means a lot to have people that care enough to share feedback. Sorry I am not wording things well. I am referring to the immigrants assets overcoming the deficit in income see below: The assets must be able to move to the United States. The assets' total value must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and poverty guidelines. So, for example, if the difference is $10,000, then the total value of the assets must be a minimum of $50,000.

can you specify where it says you can't use the immigrants assets to qualify?

I was under the impression you qualify if over 24k in income or have assets over the amount?

I've petitioned my mom to live in the United States (I-130). As the petitioner, I don't meet the minimum financial requirements according to the update as my income was 31k last year but my adjusted gross income was 18k after by business costs. These were the notes after our case was reviewed: 'Please SDSDSsubmit every 2022 W-2/1099 form for Petitioner.' & 'This case does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants. To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor may be submitted.' & 'DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED.' Will my moms assets be considered and meet the requirements to be enough even though they are all currently in South Africa she has a home worth 120k and 60k in stocks cash and bonds but will that be valid if not in a US account at the time of interview is her home considered a liquid asset? She owns the home free and clear with no lien or mortgage. Her finances are over 5x the requirements. Will that get her approved without the help of an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor? Looking forward to hearing any advice you may have for us!