Help with I-864. Please!

[Sakinaa2 0]

My mother claimed me as a dependent on her tax returns. She made like 21,000 thousand which is a bit short of the requirements for a household of 3 people (her, me and my husband).

I make my own money and can prove that my income, added up to my mom's, is above the poverty line for 3 people.

But can I do this? Wouldn't my being claimed as a dependent negate any money I make? Please help me...

[payxibka 10,048]

My mother claimed me as a dependent on her tax returns. She made like 21,000 thousand which is a bit short of the requirements for a household of 3 people (her, me and my husband).

I make my own money and can prove that my income, added up to my mom's, is above the poverty line for 3 people.

But can I do this? Wouldn't my being claimed as a dependent negate any money I make? Please help me...

yes... you prepare the I-864 and mom can fill out the I-864A

[Anh map 2,098]

Is payxibka correct in assuming you live in the same place as your mom?

[rebeccajo 14]

Is payxibka correct in assuming you live in the same place as your mom?

Are you saying he is correct as long as they live in the same house?

If that's what you are saying, then yes - he's correct.

Edited May 16, 2009 by rebeccajo

[Sakinaa2 0]

We are not living in the same house... How does this matter?

Oh, I just read this on I-864A about who can be considered a household member:

"A relative or other person whom the sponsor has lawfully

claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent Federal

income tax return even if that person does not live at the

same residence as the sponsor;"

So it doesn't matter whether we live in the same house. Right?

Edited May 16, 2009 by Sakinaa2

[rebeccajo 14]

We are not living in the same house... How does this matter?

Oh, I just read this on I-864A about who can be considered a household member:

"A relative or other person whom the sponsor has lawfully

claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent Federal

income tax return even if that person does not live at the

same residence as the sponsor;"

So it doesn't matter whether we live in the same house. Right?

Yes it does.

Your mother is not the sponsor. You are.

[Sakinaa2 0]

I see. Thank you.

Can you guys suggest some solution (besides getting a new joint sponsor)? I'll provide more information if required.

Edited May 16, 2009 by Sakinaa2

[rebeccajo 14]

How short are you from hitting the target number for your household size?

Do you have any savings?

[Sakinaa2 0]

We are 1800 dollars short of the requirements. I don't have any savings, my mom doesn't either.

[rebeccajo 14]

We are 1800 dollars short of the requirements. I don't have any savings, my mom doesn't either.

Geez, you are really close.

Can't you get a second job at McDonald's or something to supplement your income?

[Anh map 2,098]

Is mom's income for this year 21K? You are earning only 5K this year? Not year to date, but annualized.