Affidavit of Support

[Felanai 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm getting ready to file my affidavit of support in sponsoring my husband from Spain. I realize that I need to submit my past 3 tax year's information and that I must make 125% above the poverty line. I currently make well above that level, but within those 3 tax years, only made above that level for 1 year (I was in grad school). My question is - will it be necessary to get a joint sponsor? Or will that fact that I'm currently making a high salary be enough? I would hate to only submit my information only later to receive an RFE and have the process held up longer than it needs to be. After all, he is so far away and we have already been apart so long! Any advice anyone might have would be greatly appreciated.

[amyandjorge 76]

Similar situation, we got the cosponsor just in case. But I've heard for certain embassies current salary is what they mostly look for.

[Felanai 0]

Similar situation, we got the cosponsor just in case. But I've heard for certain embassies current salary is what they mostly look for.

thanks for the response, seems we're both in a bit of an undefined area. as i don't have a lawyer helping me, i have no one to ask for this advice. i was thinking about getting the co-sponser just in case, as this process is long enough without even without receiving any RFE's. i would hate to make it longer than it already is.

[SantFeliuGuixols 1]

thanks for the response, seems we're both in a bit of an undefined area. as i don't have a lawyer helping me, i have no one to ask for this advice. i was thinking about getting the co-sponser just in case, as this process is long enough without even without receiving any RFE's. i would hate to make it longer than it already is.

Felanai,

From the information that I've received, the embassy in Madrid looks at current salary, however, if you wish to get a joint sponsor just in case, it won't hurt your case, on the contrary.

Good luck!!

Edited January 25, 2012 by SantFeliuGuixols

[amyandjorge 76]

My lawyer told me to get one, insisted on it actually. But I think it was because he wanted to make sure they sent everything to the NVC and be done with us.

[Sayha or bust. 71]

Hi Everyone,

I'm getting ready to file my affidavit of support in sponsoring my husband from Spain. I realize that I need to submit my past 3 tax year's information and that I must make 125% above the poverty line. I currently make well above that level, but within those 3 tax years, only made above that level for 1 year (I was in grad school). My question is - will it be necessary to get a joint sponsor? Or will that fact that I'm currently making a high salary be enough? I would hate to only submit my information only later to receive an RFE and have the process held up longer than it needs to be. After all, he is so far away and we have already been apart so long! Any advice anyone might have would be greatly appreciated.

Your fine, current salary is above the 125% level. One of my tax years the income did not meet the guidelines. Plus you will get a letter from your employer which will state the annual income for 2012 that also show your income well above the 125%.. Don't worry

[Felanai 0]

Similar situation, we got the cosponsor just in case. But I've heard for certain embassies current salary is what they mostly look for.

thanks everyone for your advice and support. i still have a bit of time before i'll send in the affadavit of support (still waiting on my NOA2). i'll let you know what i decide upon and how it goes.

[Felanai 0]

Felanai,

From the information that I've received, the embassy in Madrid looks at current salary, however, if you wish to get a joint sponsor just in case, it won't hurt your case, on the contrary.

Good luck!!

SanFeliuGuixols,

Thanks for your response. I couldn't help but notice that you're immigrating from Spain too (my husband is from Pamplona). You also sent your I-130 in 2 weeks after I did and already have been approved. So lucky - I'm still waiting on the NOA2 (two months and counting). How did you manage to get it approved so fast?

Thanks!

[SantFeliuGuixols 1]

SanFeliuGuixols,

Thanks for your response. I couldn't help but notice that you're immigrating from Spain too (my husband is from Pamplona). You also sent your I-130 in 2 weeks after I did and already have been approved. So lucky - I'm still waiting on the NOA2 (two months and counting). How did you manage to get it approved so fast?

Thanks!

I inquired about the possible motives of the speedy approval and was told by other VJ members that some motives could be: 1) Beneficiary is from a low-risk country, 2) I'm residing in the same country as the beneficiary, 3) Just pure luck, 4) Unknown reasons

As much as I'd wish there was a direct answer, I'm sorry I'm not able give you any further information.

My husband is from Barcelona