Income Advice

[JEC777 13]

Hi there,

Could anyone let me know what the income requirements are, for providing evidence of ability to support beneficiary. For example, my partner is petitioning for myself and my 3 children under 12 to come over to the US. Does anyone know what the level of income is that we need to provide evidence of, to show that we won't become a public charge, or where we could find that info? Also, do they take into account cash savings that I have?

Thanks so much

Edited May 28, 2012 by JEC777

[Pitaya 2,576]

Hi there,

Could anyone let me know what the income requirements are, for providing evidence of ability to support beneficiary. For example, my partner is petitioning for myself and my 3 children under 12 to come over to the US. Does anyone know what the level of income is that we need to provide evidence of, to show that we won't become a public charge, or where we could find that info? Also, do they take into account cash savings that I have?

Thanks so much

Welcome to the forum.

Here are the poverty guidelines that are used in conjunction with Form I-864. Refer the form's instructions and recent forum threads for more information. and research the AOS and affidavit of support tips. This is a fairly common topic, google forum search can be your friend.

Good luck on your visa journey.

Edited May 28, 2012 by A&B

[JEC777 13]

Thanks for that. So according to the table, 5 people will mean that my parter will need to provide evidence of an income of $42,212.... he lives in Alaska. He doesn't make that much, obviously once I am allowed to work, our combined income will reach that, but for the I-134, are my savings taken into account, or can I sponsor myself?

Thanks again!

If we need a co sponsor, which is looking pretty likely, my uncle is a US citizen, would he be able to co sponsor or does the co sponsor need to be someone my US fiancé knows or is related to?

Edited May 28, 2012 by JEC777

[Pitaya 2,576]

Thanks for that. So according to the table, 5 people will mean that my parter will need to provide evidence of an income of $42,212.... he lives in Alaska. He doesn't make that much, obviously once I am allowed to work, our combined income will reach that, but for the I-134, are my savings taken into account, or can I sponsor myself?

Thanks again!

If we need a co sponsor, which is looking pretty likely, my uncle is a US citizen, would he be able to co sponsor or does the co sponsor need to be someone my US fiancé knows or is related to?

Please take the time to read the "tips" link I previously provided to you.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

If the uncle lives in the USA, and makes enough to sponsor all of you, he can be co-sponsor. The co=sponsor can be any US citizen or greencard holder who lives in the USA.

[JEC777 13]

If the uncle lives in the USA, and makes enough to sponsor all of you, he can be co-sponsor. The co=sponsor can be any US citizen or greencard holder who lives in the USA.

It looks like I might be able to submit my own income in the affidavit, does anyone know if the income I receive from my ex husband in Child Support, nearly $30,000 a year, is considered income?

Thanks

post script - just googled this question and looks like the answer is no. Uugh.

Edited May 28, 2012 by JEC777

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Thanks for that. So according to the table, 5 people will mean that my parter will need to provide evidence of an income of $42,212.... he lives in Alaska. He doesn't make that much, obviously once I am allowed to work, our combined income will reach that, but for the I-134, are my savings taken into account, or can I sponsor myself?

Thanks again!

If we need a co sponsor, which is looking pretty likely, my uncle is a US citizen, would he be able to co sponsor or does the co sponsor need to be someone my US fiancé knows or is related to?

As was already stated, a co-sponsor can be any USC or permanent resident, but they must earn enough for their own household size, plus the beneficiary.

Some consulates allow the beneficiary's ongoing pensions or assets such as savings to be used. You should ask in the regional forum about Australia and even contact the consulate directly to ask if your savings can be used for the I-134 financials.