Hey Guys,

I have two questions for you...

Can some one give me a dollar amount for how much money one has to make yearly in order to satisfy the "above the poverty line" requirements for two people?

If a total yearly salary is above 40k for two people, do you still suggest having a co-sponsor? I was thinking it couldn't hurt but at the same time why put some one else through that trouble if it is not necessary.

What do you guys think???

I just saw a form that says 17k for two people....that is accurate right?

Soooooo..... co-sponsor or not?

clink on the link below and it will take you to the USCIS website page with the page stating how much the minimums are:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf

I don't think you need a cosponsor. At least I would not have one if I was in your situation.

If there are only 2 of you.... ie. yourself and your spouse to be, then if you earn in excess of $17,112.00 you do not need a co-sponsor... if you earn around that amount or less then yes tou will need to find a co-sponsor...


Kez

125% of the poverty line is really a rather low number. For 2007, for two people it's $17,113. So you're fine. You're probably fine for 2008 as well because it won't go up by that much next year. Alaska and Hawaii have higher numbers but I remember you live in NY.

Thanks for the form! Its very clear and east to read.

Thanks mama! Your the best

Thank you!



Thanks Kez

Are they looking for the GROSS INCOME or the NET INCOME? Thanks.

Gross income.

It's actually kind of cool, cause they look at your gross income and don't ask for any information about your bills. My student loans would probably put me below the poverty line! And then there's my mortgage. I bet if you look at pure numbers I probably can't even take care of myself right now.