Form I-864 Part 5 question 21g

[gusto 0]

I was wanting some advice as to whether or not to include my 2 younger brothers (28 & 30 years old) who live in the same principal residence in section (g. optional) of Part 5 question 21 (Your Household size). As mentioned in a previous post, I am an ESL teacher in Thailand sponsoring my wife. Sadly, my income does not meet the income requirement and my father, who easily meets this requirement, has agreed to be a joint sponsor.

However, I would like to cover all bases and get this paperwork correct the first time. So, I was wondering if anyone thinks it would be advisable to go ahead and have my 2 brothers (our combined income meets the requirement) complete a Form I-864A??????? Would this help my case any or is having my father a joint sponsor sufficient?? I just want USCIS to know that my actual household is well taken care of?

Thanks for all of your help!!!

[thongd4me 69]

I was wanting some advice as to whether or not to include my 2 younger brothers (28 & 30 years old) who live in the same principal residence in section (g. optional) of Part 5 question 21 (Your Household size). As mentioned in a previous post, I am an ESL teacher in Thailand sponsoring my wife. Sadly, my income does not meet the income requirement and my father, who easily meets this requirement, has agreed to be a joint sponsor.

However, I would like to cover all bases and get this paperwork correct the first time. So, I was wondering if anyone thinks it would be advisable to go ahead and have my 2 brothers (our combined income meets the requirement) complete a Form I-864A??????? Would this help my case any or is having my father a joint sponsor sufficient?? I just want USCIS to know that my actual household is well taken care of?

Thanks for all of your help!!!

Others may be better than I at this question, but for what it's worth, if your dad is being your

sponsor and your brothers were under 21 and dependants on your dad's income tax, then I would

include them, but given the ages of your brothers I would not because I'm assuming they both

work and are not dependants on your dad's tax. The fact that your brothers live there should

have no bearing on your father's ability to support you & your fiancee (if necessary so you won't

be getting welfare) because they are over 21 and employed. Their status would be as tenants

rather than family (for your visa petition), regardless of whether they pay rent or not. As tenants

they are not dependants.

Also, your brothers can't be co-sponsors. You can only have one sponsor.

Edited January 13, 2010 by thongd4me

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Since they over the age of 21, they do not have to be counted on the household size (unless they are listed as dependents on a sponsors Fed Tax return).

If you Father can meet the level needed - then that is all that is all you need. (Himself, any spouse/dependents/your wife)