How to give evidence for 125% poverty line?

[crystalchen 0]

Hi all:

I just registered and this is my first post. Got married last week! My husband is a citizen and I began to prepare for application to greencard. Have a very hard question here: I know that we need to provide evidence showing that we can live without the governmennt support. The thing is: On his side, he works in a family business and he didn't make much because of the economy last year. (way less than $17000, if that is the correct line for 2-member family). On my side, I am F-1, accepted a job offer as a nurse starting August (I guess this not count). We don't have enough savings to show that we don't need support for 5 years. His mother has some money and may be the co-sponsor. What I should do? We have two cars, but someone said money is more important than assets. I guess I could understand.

SO.........I read the first article on the top about the application process. So helpful. THank you everyone!

Oh, almost forget, one more question. Do I need my husband's US passport copy to apply? Do I need his birth certificate (he was born in China)? I know I will need his approval of citizenship.

THANK YOU!

Susu

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

Hi all:

I just registered and this is my first post. Got married last week! My husband is a citizen and I began to prepare for application to greencard. Have a very hard question here: I know that we need to provide evidence showing that we can live without the governmennt support. The thing is: On his side, he works in a family business and he didn't make much because of the economy last year. (way less than $17000, if that is the correct line for 2-member family). On my side, I am F-1, accepted a job offer as a nurse starting August (I guess this not count). We don't have enough savings to show that we don't need support for 5 years. His mother has some money and may be the co-sponsor. What I should do? We have two cars, but someone said money is more important than assets. I guess I could understand.

SO.........I read the first article on the top about the application process. So helpful. THank you everyone!

Oh, almost forget, one more question. Do I need my husband's US passport copy to apply? Do I need his birth certificate (he was born in China)? I know I will need his approval of citizenship.

THANK YOU!

Susu

Bottom line, if he has proof that he is 125% poverty line like assets (checkings, savings, W2's, paystubs) he can support you financially; if he doesn't have proof, get a co-sponsor and be done with it.

[alexpapa 4]

income needs to be 125% or above, it is the W2 total earnings for the year that counts. If you are going to use assets such as savings etc.. they must be liquid assets firstly (i.e. a car is not an asset) and there are certain restrictions (i.e. 5x the amount needed or something).

In short you would be better with a co-sponsor if his income does not meet the requirements

[Bobby+Umit 161]

income needs to be 125% or above, it is the W2 total earnings for the year that counts. If you are going to use assets such as savings etc.. they must be liquid assets firstly (i.e. a car is not an asset) and there are certain restrictions (i.e. 5x the amount needed or something).

In short you would be better with a co-sponsor if his income does not meet the requirements

A car can be an asset, if you have two of them. You can use one of them to support your asset case.

[richmondhill 0]

If you can and have no problem with getting his mom to be the co-sponsor then that will be the way to go.

You will need your husbands US passport to apply since he was born outside the US. You will also need the original birth certificate and an officially translated copy if it is in any language other than English (or American)

[crystalchen 0]

income needs to be 125% or above, it is the W2 total earnings for the year that counts. If you are going to use assets such as savings etc.. they must be liquid assets firstly (i.e. a car is not an asset) and there are certain restrictions (i.e. 5x the amount needed or something).

In short you would be better with a co-sponsor if his income does not meet the requirements

A car can be an asset, if you have two of them. You can use one of them to support your asset case.

Thank you so much everyone. I made an appointment with an officer next week, I'll let you know. Thank you!!!

[crystalchen 0]

If you can and have no problem with getting his mom to be the co-sponsor then that will be the way to go.

You will need your husbands US passport to apply since he was born outside the US. You will also need the original birth certificate and an officially translated copy if it is in any language other than English (or American)

I have my birth certificate, do I need his birth certificate as well??

Thank you so much for your reply! and, does the co-sponsor needs to be mom/dad? my uncle is ok?

[richmondhill 0]

A co-sponsor could be any American citizen. I had my best friend co-sponsor me and my wife because im still in school and I had my interview today with no problems.

You will need your husbands birth certificate (original and a copy) when you go for your AOS interview but not when you apply so you have time to get them

[paco1234 0]

income needs to be 125% or above, it is the W2 total earnings for the year that counts. If you are going to use assets such as savings etc.. they must be liquid assets firstly (i.e. a car is not an asset) and there are certain restrictions (i.e. 5x the amount needed or something).

In short you would be better with a co-sponsor if his income does not meet the requirements

Minor correction, Liquid asset just need to be 3 times the amount needed, not 5.

[visacheck 3]

my usc wife filed a petition for me and i will be filing for AOS soon, she has only been working for 8 months and it is her first job. her w2 will not show that she can meet the 125% requirement to be eligible coz she has only been working 8 months. will certificate of employment be enough to prove that she will earn more than the 125% yearly income requirement?

[crystalchen 0]

A co-sponsor could be any American citizen. I had my best friend co-sponsor me and my wife because im still in school and I had my interview today with no problems.

You will need your husbands birth certificate (original and a copy) when you go for your AOS interview but not when you apply so you have time to get them

Thank you so much! This is really helpful on the birth certifiate! I do need his US passport copy, right? So the co-sponsor must be US citizen? His mom is permanent resident........ What about asking his mom to transfer some money to our account?