Filing for Wife - F2A - do I need a joint sponsor?

[Gaurav86 1]

Hello All,

I have started the NVC stage of my wife's US Green Card application in April 2014. I am currently working full-time with a reputed company from end-Feb 2014 but in 2013, I only had a part-time graduate student job with a University here in US. So obviously in 2013, I had an income much below the stated benchmark of 125% of US poverty level but currently in 2014, my income is much above that mark.

Hence, I would like to request your opinion that do I need a joint sponsor here for the AOS? My current Pay Slip / Letter of Employment are much above the bench-marked 125% of US Poverty level but my 2011 / 2012 / 2013 US Income tax return (W-2 / Form 1040) are much below it and so I am in two minds. Also, I would not like to prefer to have a joint sponsor but if the need arises, I might have to. So, please help me with your comments on this issue as I am sure there are a few of you who might have also faced a similar predicament as mine.

Thank you very much as always!

[PallasAthena 101]

Hi Guarav, it's OK. When you submit the I-864, include a letter from your employer. In the line that asks about what your current salary is, put your current annual salary based on what your company pays you. (In other words, if you make $80K / year at your new job, you will put $80,000 and submit the letter that was sent to you when you got hired detailing your salary as proof of employment.)

You will also submit the tax transcripts for 2011, 2012, and 2013. It's OK if it fell below the 125% threshhold.

Btw, the NVC prefers tax transcripts instead of tax returns. Go here to get them: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

Edited April 16, 2014 by SofiaIsabella

[PallasAthena 101]

Since your current salary meets the requirements, you do not need another sponsor. You can just use your income.

[Gaurav86 1]

Thank you very much both of you! This really helps me a lot!