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Does joint sponsor need to be currently working?

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Hello Everyone!

I have a question regarding financial sponsors. My husband and I have just recently received our NOA2, waiting on NVC case number- but I would like to be prepared and get our financial documentation in order.

I am unable to be the sole sponsor, as I have been living in Argentina with my husband and making below the poverty line. My first choice as a joint sponsor would be my mother, as she is the closest relative and the most financially stable. She has more than 100K in savings, retirement, investments, property etc. However, SHE IS CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED (as of 7 months ago). So my question is...

Must the financial sponsor be currently employed even if they have more than enough money saved?

If the answer is yes, they must be employed- then who is my next best choice?

1. My father is currently working and making 40K a year. However, he has only had his currently job for the last two years. Before that he may have made around 25K per year. He also has debts, basically he hasn't been very financially stable historically speaking.

2. I have a friend non-relative who has made over poverty line for the past two years.

Thank you all very much for taking time to read this. I appreciate the help.

I would just like to decide who is my best candidate for this financial portion, to avoid rejection and delays later.

Thank you all very much!

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How many dependents does your dad claim on his taxes? If its only your mom as a dependent, I would go with your dad as a joint sponsor. I think he will need only 1 year of tax returns.

Your mom can claim her assets and investments with your dad to show they are good financially to sponsor your husband. I hope I helped

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If mom and dad are married and file joint tax returns then have dad do the I-864 and mom will complete the I-864a. Debts are not a part of the affidavit of support.

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1) no the joint sponsor does not need to be currently employed, however using assets can be tricky

2) Your father is fine as a joint sponsor, he makes well over the poverty guideline for 3 people (him, your mom I assume, and the immigrant.) Debt isn't an issue.

- if your parents file jointly, follow the previous advice and have your mother file an I-864a. They can use their assets if they choose or not. Assets require documentation however.

3) if you feel comfortable asking then by all means go ahead.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Thank you all for your responses!

I forgot to clarify that my parents are divorced so all of their finances are obviously separate. And my father just informed me that he made around 25,500 the previous year instead of 40K like I thought. But that is still sufficient, right? (25,500 to cover him, my husband and me.) He doesn't claim anyone as a dependent on his taxes.

If not, are non-related sponsors looked at poorly? Or as long as they make enough we should be fine?

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Your father doesnt need to cover you unless he claims you as a dependent on his taxes. It would just be him and the beneficiary if he is single.

And I'm assuming by separated you mean divorced.

It doesn't matter if the joint sponsor is related or not.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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