Filing I-130 for my husband who is IN the US with me on a Visa Waiver. More info inside.

[OvernightSiren 2]

I'm not a citizen and I'm able to have bank accounts and such with a valid ID with my husband. As mentioned earlier by someone, you have the option to prepare all of these for the interview, but if that's the case you need to be very proactive about presenting the documentation to the IO. Don't do what we did at ours and wait for the IO to finish his line of questioning to provide various evidence a piece at a time. Basically needs to be like... BAM, here's our stuff. We have a lot of documentation that show things with both our names on it, and we can explain every single one + their relevance/timeline throughout our marriage.

His name is on my bank account, but the problem is that we only added it a week ago so we won't have more than a single bank statement or two by the time we file.

[Cadence 20]

Like I said, you can file with those but will need to be VERY prepared for the interview. When I filed I only had a single bank statement also, and the IO kept repeating that he was going to recommend our case for a second interview until we started pulling out more documents (which we didn't think were related, but made sense in hindsight). If it'll just be the bank statement (even if the bank records are from now until the interview date), it will not be enough. You need more of which I have already listed.

[OvernightSiren 2]

Like I said, you can file with those but will need to be VERY prepared for the interview. When I filed I only had a single bank statement also, and the IO kept repeating that he was going to recommend our case for a second interview until we started pulling out more documents (which we didn't think were related, but made sense in hindsight). If it'll just be the bank statement (even if the bank records are from now until the interview date), it will not be enough. You need more of which I have already listed.

How exactly do I go about getting an affidavit? Do I just have my mom write something and take her to the county clerk to sign it?

[Cadence 20]

As long as the right language is there, you can take it to a notary to witness her signing the document and then have him/her sign it as well. The notary will want proof of ID for her, and possibly documents supporting her ownership of the house mentioned in the document. Notaries can be found in banks or even UPS locations. You can search on the site for some example affidavits if you don't know how to write it.

Edited December 20, 2016 by Cadence

[OvernightSiren 2]

As long as the right language is there, you can take it to a notary to witness her signing the document and then have him/her sign it as well. The notary will want proof of ID for her, and possibly documents supporting her ownership of the house mentioned in the document. Notaries can be found in banks or even UPS locations. You can search on the site for some example affidavits if you don't know how to write it.

Because we live in her home, will she also have to fill out a section of the Affidavit of Support?

[Cadence 20]

I'm not sure? Is your income level insufficient?

[OvernightSiren 2]

I'm not sure? Is your income level insufficient?

It looks like the poverty line in NJ is $15k for a household of 2 and $20k for a household of 3. I made roughly $22k last year and will have made more this year by the end of 2016.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

It looks like the poverty line in NJ is $15k for a household of 2 and $20k for a household of 3. I made roughly $22k last year and will have made more this year by the end of 2016.

for two its $24,030. for 3 it's $30, 240

[OvernightSiren 2]

for two its $24,030. for 3 it's $30, 240

I just googled "poverty line in NJ" and I'm not seeing that result at all. Can you link?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

I just googled "poverty line in NJ" and I'm not seeing that result at all. Can you link?

you need USCIS ones: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

[OvernightSiren 2]

you need USCIS ones: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

That sheet literally says the exact same numbers I said...

Household Size: 2: $16020

Household Size: 3: $20160

[Transborderwife 4,666]

That sheet literally says the exact same numbers I said...

Household Size: 2: $16020

Household Size: 3: $20160

125% is required

[OvernightSiren 2]

125% is required

Even at 125% it isn't as high as you said.

2: $20025

3: $25200

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Even at 125% it isn't as high as you said.

2: $20025

3: $25200

oops it's my monday. yes those would be correct

[OvernightSiren 2]

Printing out a copy of their ESTA authorisation in lieu of an I-94 is the generally recommended advice when adjusting from the VWP.

Do I file that as part of the I-130 packet or the I-485?