another I-864 RFE Question for co-sponsor joint tax

[niceygirl 0]

On the recent RFE we got, NVC put an X on these two for our co-sponsor:

a.) The amount listed on the Total Household Income line does not equal the sum of the amounts listed on the preceeding lines.

b.) Father-in-law's income indicated on the I-864 part 25 does not correspond to that shown on the most recent tax return and W-2's.

The reason why it didn't match was because my father-in-law excluded the income of my mother-in-law, he only wrote his income. I think they have joint tax.

What is the best thing to do? Is it ok to just attach an explaination letter indicating that we did not include my mother-in-law's income and that's why they don't match??

Please Help, thanks!

Edited January 9, 2010 by niceygirl

[Luckygoat 2]

On the recent RFE we got, NVC put an X on these two for our co-sponsor:

a.) The amount listed on the Total Household Income line does not equal the sum of the amounts listed on the preceeding lines.

b.) Father-in-law's income indicated on the I-864 part 25 does not correspond to that shown on the most recent tax return and W-2's.

The reason why it didn't match was because my father-in-law excluded the income of my mother-in-law, he only wrote his income. I think they have joint tax.

What is the best thing to do? Is it ok to just attach an explaination letter indicating that we did not include my mother-in-law's income and that's why they don't match??

Please Help, thanks!

Just include the amount of both, what ever is one the tax return. It would give you a greater chance of qualifing as well, if the amount your father inlaw made is not enough.

[sachinky 464]

Does your father-in-law qualify as a sponsor on his own? The trick then is to use only his income as stated in his individual W2 on the I864. The joint tax return must be added as well.

If he doesn't, then your mom-in-law's income has to be included as well.

Edited January 9, 2010 by sachinky

[niceygirl 0]

Yes my father-in-law qualifies on his own. If motherin-law is included then she has to fill up an I-864 too?

What if we just use my father-in-law's, will they accept a letter explaining why the amounts are not the same? or are they very particular that amounts should match?

Edited January 9, 2010 by niceygirl

[sachinky 464]

What amount are you using?

Just use your FIL's individual income as stated on his W2 for line 23 and 24. And none for the next section. Read the "how to calculate annual household income" in the instruction sheet. Check out the sample form on VJ if that helps. But do include the joint tax return. AND the W2s. Did you send the W2s -- I'm guessing no from your OP? Maybe add a note saying that since he qualifies on his own there's no need to add any other household income.

They might just require I-864A to make sure your MIL is aware of the commitment made. If her income is included, then she needs to fill an I-864A, not I-864.

Edited January 9, 2010 by sachinky

[sachinky 464]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry3563002

This might help.