Co-Sponsor - Australian Embassy

[nitrous_guy 23]

Does the Australian embassy allow a co-sponsor?

She is a permanent part time employee with guaranteed 20 hours officially in a week, but picks up additional hours during the week.

Last ITR was above 30K.

With the officially part time hours, her annual income could be less than 15K.

Her single brother can be a co-sponsor if needed, but would that mean, if needed, his income would have to be above $24,412 for a household size of 3 ( her, her brother and me).

What do you guys suggest?

Thanks

[shayma 22]

If her brother is co-sponser you guys... The total income so all three of u have to be above the povertyline for a houshold of three

[Alex&Amy 28]

From what I'v heard Australia does co-sponsors. It is almost unheard of for Australians to be denied on those sort of grounds.

Edited May 23, 2013 by Alex&Amy

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Does the Australian embassy allow a co-sponsor?

She is a permanent part time employee with guaranteed 20 hours officially in a week, but picks up additional hours during the week.

Last ITR was above 30K.

With the officially part time hours, her annual income could be less than 15K.

Her single brother can be a co-sponsor if needed, but would that mean, if needed, his income would have to be above $24,412 for a household size of 3 ( her, her brother and me).

What do you guys suggest?

First yes. They do. No problem.

As to the rest... I'm confused. To review... you (male) are the Australia, she is the USC. Her last (2012) tax return shows an income of $30K. That is MORE than sufficient for a 2 person household. She would file her support document with that tax return.

If you want to use her brother as a co-sponsor, he would complete his own document and he would only need the income to support TWO people, not three. He does not need to include his sister in his household count unless he claims her on his taxes.

Her "current" income is what matters. So she should take her last payslip and multiply the earnings to approximately calculate her annual income.

[nitrous_guy 23]

First yes. They do. No problem.

As to the rest... I'm confused. To review... you (male) are the Australia, she is the USC. Her last (2012) tax return shows an income of $30K. That is MORE than sufficient for a 2 person household. She would file her support document with that tax return.

If you want to use her brother as a co-sponsor, he would complete his own document and he would only need the income to support TWO people, not three. He does not need to include his sister in his household count unless he claims her on his taxes.

Her "current" income is what matters. So she should take her last payslip and multiply the earnings to approximately calculate her annual income.

Thanks for the information.

I was merely saying that if she were to get a letter from her employer, it would only suggest her doing part time hours and her annual salary, which would be less than 20K annually.

But she does pick up full-time hours every now and then , hence her last year tax return was 30K or so.

If I was to prove her income by the letter of her employment ( and if asked during the interview), it could be an issue, but her last 3-4 payslips would show her "current income".

Hence I wanted to be on the safe side, and maybe get her brother to be a co-sponsor. ( so even with her sister working, he would need the income to support TWO people?)

Any suggestions?

Cheers

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Thanks for the information.

I was merely saying that if she were to get a letter from her employer, it would only suggest her doing part time hours and her annual salary, which would be less than 20K annually.

But she does pick up full-time hours every now and then , hence her last year tax return was 30K or so.

If I was to prove her income by the letter of her employment ( and if asked during the interview), it could be an issue, but her last 3-4 payslips would show her "current income".

Hence I wanted to be on the safe side, and maybe get her brother to be a co-sponsor. ( so even with her sister working, he would need the income to support TWO people?)

A co-sponsor only needs to support their household size (spouse, kids, anyone else he claims on his return) plus the immigrant.

Just show the last return and payslips to show current income. Include the employer letter to show she's still employed but ask the employer to state that her guaranteed hours are 20 with the ability to pick-up more shifts if needed.

Shouldn't be a problem but yes the brother could also complete one as well. Doubt it'll be needed but doesn't hurt to be prepared!

[nitrous_guy 23]

Thanks, and are all interviews conducted in Sydney only or Perth as well?

I ask, because on the the form I-129F, question 20:

Shall I specify Sydney or Perth for the city where I will apply for a visa abroad :/

Because I know it is going to be Sydney, I wonder what other people fill in, if they don't know and just fill in their current city for Australia that isn't Sydney!

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Sydney is the only place that does interviews in Australia.

And about co sponsors, I used my mother in law as a co sponsor and it wasn't an issue at all.

[nitrous_guy 23]

Does the co-sponsor need to fill out their own forms along with the petitioner?

And I will hazard a guess and say that the co-sponsor will also need to provide current income evidence such as 3-4 recent pay slips and employment letter.

Thanks

[Alex&Amy 28]

Does the co-sponsor need to fill out their own forms along with the petitioner?

And I will hazard a guess and say that the co-sponsor will also need to provide current income evidence such as 3-4 recent pay slips and employment letter.

Thanks

They need to fill out exactly the same form as your fiance the I-134, they will also need letter from employer, tax transcripts and pay slips etc.

There are very good guides and example forms on this site you should look at as a reference point.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Does the co-sponsor need to fill out their own forms along with the petitioner?

And I will hazard a guess and say that the co-sponsor will also need to provide current income evidence such as 3-4 recent pay slips and employment letter.

Thanks

Yes. As well as proof of being a USC or LPR.

Thanks, and are all interviews conducted in Sydney only or Perth as well?

I ask, because on the the form I-129F, question 20:

Shall I specify Sydney or Perth for the city where I will apply for a visa abroad :/

Because I know it is going to be Sydney, I wonder what other people fill in, if they don't know and just fill in their current city for Australia that isn't Sydney!

Personally, before I knew better, I put Melbourne. Didn't matter of course 'cause I was still sent to Sydney