Co-Sponsor Needed??

[scotchland5206 5]

I would really love some advice re whether or not we need a co-sponsor for my AOS application...

Here's our situation: My fiance did not make over 125% poverty line for 2010, he changed jobs and as a result was out of work for a couple of months. It didn't affect my K1 visa as all they wanted in London was the letter from his employer and 3 months of pay stubs, but I'm a bit concerned about it now...

He made approx $34,000 per year during 2008 and 2009, and now has a salary of $35,000 of which we'll be able to provide 8 months of pay stubs...

So basically we're good now, but 2010 is the problem.

So my question is are we going to need a co-sponsor as the most recent tax year earnings weren't enough? Is it something we would get an RFE for or would it not be brought up til the interview..?

I'm planning on including the 3 yrs tax transcripts, employer letter and 8 months of pay stubs to show his current earnings.

Any help, gratefully appreciated as always

[Daniellesm07 0]

I would really love some advice re whether or not we need a co-sponsor for my AOS application...

Here's our situation: My fiance did not make over 125% poverty line for 2010, he changed jobs and as a result was out of work for a couple of months. It didn't affect my K1 visa as all they wanted in London was the letter from his employer and 3 months of pay stubs, but I'm a bit concerned about it now...

He made approx $34,000 per year during 2008 and 2009, and now has a salary of $35,000 of which we'll be able to provide 8 months of pay stubs...

So basically we're good now, but 2010 is the problem.

So my question is are we going to need a co-sponsor as the most recent tax year earnings weren't enough? Is it something we would get an RFE for or would it not be brought up til the interview..?

I'm planning on including the 3 yrs tax transcripts, employer letter and 8 months of pay stubs to show his current earnings.

Any help, gratefully appreciated as always

You should be fine with pay stubs. I would recommend having his employer write him up a letter(like you mentioned above) stating his annual pay and how permanent or temporary the job intends to be. If its just you and him(and no children)within the household then $34k a year is above the 125% poverty level. I doubt you will need a co-sponsor but if you are really concerned, then it wouldn't hurt if you have a family member or friend who is willing to fill out the I-864 along with you. Hope this helps. We just sent in my husbands AOS and EAD paperwork the end of April and have his Biometrics interview coming up very soon. Make sure to send your paperwork thru a courier that you can track i.e UPS or FedEx. Its easier to track and insured if lost.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I think it will be fine because you'll have proofs of current income with your pay stubs and letter. People who were students most of a tax year often have small incomes on tax returns, but are approved because they graduated and proved their present employment/income.

[scotchland5206 5]

Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna leave the co-sponsor and see how we go...We're not getting married until July 1st, I'm just trying think these things through first, so all I'll be waiting on will be our marriage certificate.

Nice to see you Nich-Nick I've been here for about 3 weeks now, been quite quiet on the vj front; settling in and trying to organise a wedding!