Amount needed in bank for spouse visa

[gonsguru 0]

Hey guys I have filled a spouse visa for my wife. We are about to send info for our finance to NVC. But I have been unemployed for 3 months now my question is how much money do I need to show in my bank account apart from having a guarantee. Thanks for reading please need a reply.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You need about $60K in assets if it's only for 2 people,and if you don't qualify based on salary.

[gonsguru 0]

I do appreciate the answer but I really don't have that amount of savings.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I do appreciate the answer but I really don't have that amount of savings.

Then you have to get a co-sponsor.

[Ning 619]

I do appreciate the answer but I really don't have that amount of savings.

You will need a USC co sponsor.

[nomadnoor 29]

Hi Gonsguru,

So it breaks down like this - According to US Federal Poverty Guidelines

If its just you and your wife in your household - you are NOT supporting anyone else- You count as a 2 person household.

According to the Federal Poverty Guidelines you need to make at least the following -

100% -$ 15,730 a year

The NVC and consulate will can require that you make an income of at LEAST 120% of the Federal Income Guidelines which for a household of two is $18,876.00.

Because you have currently been unemployed for the last three months I would advise you to find a co sponsor for your Affidavit of Support packet.

Why am I saying this? Because you might have your AOS packet go through the NVC only to have you wife denied the visa at the consulate based on the choice of the consulate officer who can hold you to the 120% income guideline.

If they don't deny your wife's visa outright they might give you a 221g - which basically puts you in visa limbo.

I hope this is helpful and I highly recommend you getting a co sponsor to ensure your wife is not denied or given a 221g based on lack of ability to support her.

[gonsguru 0]

Thanks guys for all the answers. I have couple of Co sponsors one of them is not a usc though. So will that make a difference. Also my parents are transferring money in my account is there a limit how much they can transfer.

[NikLR 13,220]

You will need a USC co sponsor.

The correct term is Joint sponsor.

A joint sponsor can be any USC or LPR who is domiciled in the USA.

[Ning 619]

Thanks guys for all the answers. I have couple of Co sponsors one of them is not a usc though. So will that make a difference. Also my parents are transferring money in my account is there a limit how much they can transfer.

All sponsors must be USCs or LPRs. They can transfer as much as they want but it can be transferred out just as easy so it may do little good. Do not make any attempt to deceive USCIS that will cause suspicion about your case. You could easily end up in A P which can take a very long time.

Edited July 25, 2014 by Ning

[NikLR 13,220]

Thanks guys for all the answers. I have couple of Co sponsors one of them is not a usc though. So will that make a difference. Also my parents are transferring money in my account is there a limit how much they can transfer.

Why not just ask your parents to be the joint sponsor.

The Joint sponsor does not need to be a USC. An LPR can be a joint sponsor.

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