Jimmyzr1

Do you think I would need a joint-sponsor with $73k income, mostly VA permanent income and $94k in bank? I have no options for a joint-sponsor! It would be for CR1, CR2, myself and I guess ex-wife listed in worst-case scenario. Also, maybe repay government if she is considered public charge.

No, I don't think she does. She came on a fiancé' visa and couldn't work, I think for the 1st 8 months, if I remember correctly. She worked after that mostly being taxed, but some under the table I think. Also, she's had 2 brain surgeries, which has kept her out of work for I don't know how long. I haven't been in touch with her for years, until 2 or 3 days ago.

Hello, In 2011 I petitioned a Filipina on a fiance' visa, got married, did conditional GC, then 10-year GC but got divorced in 2015. She had been working most of the time since then but has had medical problems (had a brain tumor and 2 surgeries of stage 3 or 4 cancer) and has gotten on Medicare. She met another guy a few years ago and has been living with him since but now they're having problems. I recently contacted her, because I was checking her status because of my current I-130 with my new wife. I figured she was married and already had her citizenship but to my surprise she had not. She also informed me that she has been receiving $2-300 a month public assistance. Now I'm wondering how this can or will affect my filing of the NVC AOS paperwork going forward. I'm currently at the NVC stage with current wife filling out I-864. I have been unemployed since 2010 and on VA disability and ssdi. I'm wondering if my income of $25k ssdi (which is on my taxes) and $47k (which is not taxable) will work on my current wife's Visa? I also have no Co-sponsor available to me, but have about $94k in different bank accounts. Will I have any problems going forward? I don't think she had received too much in cash aid, but got Medicare and medical on 2 brain surgeries. Any help with advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Thanks Chancy, does it have to be an NBI clearance for this stage at the NVC or can it be a local police clearance?

Yes, thanks I appreciate that! We got married on 12/16/2021 online, consummated marriage in February, filed I-130 4/14/2022. I'm filling out DS-260 and AOS and have to get documents and upload yet. My AGI on my tax transcript only was about $550 even though SS was around $23,000. VA is $3,900 per month.

Is Apostille required in the Philippines? Also, Is it to be an NBI clearance?

Hello Kevin, I'm in the exact some boat you are, looking to proceed but was wondering if it would be accepted, except I don't have the availability of a co-sponsor. I, too am hoping to get visa at the 2-year mark so we're able for the 10-year GC. My adjusted Gross income is right around $550 only, although my income is over $73k per year. I'm hoping we can keep in touch to update each other on our progress.