So is it one or two or more?

[OIF0607 0]

So what is the final answer to this deliberating question on my mind?

How many co-sponsors can a CR-1 filer have when submitting the I-864?

Is it for sure one or two? Maybe more?

Only when sponsoring ONE person. So how many?

The person with the right answer gets a gold star.

[Anh map 2,098]

The petitioner is always the primary sponsor regardless of income.

A joint sponsor can combine their income with a qualifying household member via the I-864A.

There cannot be two separate joint sponsors for one individual.

Edited June 12, 2012 by Anh map

[OIF0607 0]

Thanks for the reply Anh Map.

My question is simply when not meeting the minimum required income, how many co-sponsors can I have to increase my income.

The co-sponsors fill out the I-864a so how many can I have co-sponsoring?

It is only one immigrant; my spouse.

THANKS

[Anh map 2,098]

If you need to cobble together 3 or more incomes that is going to be a tough sell to the CO. It might not be accepted regardless of the total incomes.

Is this a situation where both parents would be using their incomes to meet the requirement? If so, have one parent do the 864, the other do an 864A.

[OIF0607 0]

No. Acually I will be the primary sponsor and will be filling out the I-864 using my VA disability income. I want to increase the total income so I need a co-sponsor to fill out the I-864a. My question is how many co-sponsors can I use when using someone from the same household in the states.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

So when you apply for someone the petition is always primary #1 sponsor. If they do not meet the requirements they can get help for each body immigrating. If that help is a married couple they kind of count as a single co sponsor if they file taxes together. One fills out the I 864 and the other the I864A . You don't get to combine random people just because they share an address only when they are a "unit" in the eyes of the government ( married)

[Anh map 2,098]

No. Acually I will be the primary sponsor and will be filling out the I-864 using my VA disability income. I want to increase the total income so I need a co-sponsor to fill out the I-864a. My question is how many co-sponsors can I use when using someone from the same household in the states.

Lay out the specific numbers here. If it takes 2 + you to meet the income, then you have 2 weak joint sponsors. Who are the potential household members? There are no extra points for being way over.

Don't try to game the system. Just get the visa.

[OIF0607 0]

I think you both are misunderstanding my question.

A petitioner filing for a CR-1 and including a I-864 AOS can have a co-sponsor as well fill out a I-864a in order to increase the earned income in order to meet or exceed the minimum poverty rate.

My question is how many co-sponsors can one use to increase that total income.

The co-sponsors will come from the same household in which the petitioner and immigrant will reside.

Thanks.

[Anh map 2,098]

I think you both are misunderstanding my question.

A petitioner filing for a CR-1 and including a I-864 AOS can have a co-sponsor as well fill out a I-864a in order to increase the earned income in order to meet or exceed the minimum poverty rate.

My question is how many co-sponsors can one use to increase that total income.

The co-sponsors will come from the same household in which the petitioner and immigrant will reside.

Thanks.

I understand completely and am asking for specific info to give you a more concrete answer.

What you are proposing is a very weak Affidavit of Support that could be rejected by the CO. That means no visa.

[OIF0607 0]

So is it only one co-sponsor allowed for each immigrant?

I am sponsoring my wife only.

So I can have only one co-sponsor? Can I have two co-sponsors?

Thanks.

[OIF0607 0]

Lay out the specific numbers here. If it takes 2 + you to meet the income, then you have 2 weak joint sponsors. Who are the potential household members? There are no extra points for being way over.

Don't try to game the system. Just get the visa.

The potential household memebers would be my mother and/or my brother both recieving disability from social security.

[Anh map 2,098]

So is it only one co-sponsor allowed for each immigrant?

I am sponsoring my wife only.

So I can have only one co-sponsor? Can I have two co-sponsors?

Thanks.

I hope that you find an answer that you like. It seems that you and I can't get on the same page.

[Ryan H 3,812]

So is it only one co-sponsor allowed for each immigrant?

I am sponsoring my wife only.

So I can have only one co-sponsor? Can I have two co-sponsors?

Thanks.

Firstly, when it comes to filing an I-864, joint sponsor is the proper term.

Secondly, and this is specific to your case, if you cannot meet the income requirement on your own, you will need a joint sponsor. If the joint sponsor cannot meet the income requirement on their own, they can combine income with a member of their household to meet the requirement (the household member would fill out an I-864A). Since your wife is the only intending immigrant, you cannot have two separate joint sponsors.

Thirdly and most importantly, simply meeting or exceeding the threshold is not a guarantee the Affidavit of Support will be accepted. CO's have discretion in determining the "likely to become a public charge" question and can still refuse a visa on this basis even if the incomes of the sponsor, joint sponsor, or joint sponsor/household member are at a qualifying number.

[navchusu11 5]

Thanks for the reply Anh Map.

My question is simply when not meeting the minimum required income, how many co-sponsors can I have to increase my income.

The co-sponsors fill out the I-864a so how many can I have co-sponsoring?

It is only one immigrant; my spouse.

THANKS

First of all, Co-Sponsor ( Joint Sponsor) does not increase your income, means your income and Co-sponsor income do not combine [e. $ 25 ( yours) and $ 50 ( co-sponsor) does not count as total of $75]

2nd : A joint sponsor must be able to meet the income requirements for all the persons he or she is sponsoring without combining resources with the petitioning sponsor or a second joint sponsor.

So, if you have only ONE intending Immigrant, you cant have mutiple Co-sponsor. If one Co-sponsor can't Sponsor at least 1 applicant then that Co-Sponsor is not eligible for a JOINT SPONSOR.

Hope you got the better picture ....

[OIF0607 0]

Ok. I found the answer. Thanks for the replies.

According to the State Department web site there can be up to two joint sponsors.

When can there be a Joint Sponsor?

A joint sponsor may submit an Affidavit of Support to sponsor all or some of the family members if the primary sponsor does not meet the income requirements. A maximum of two joint sponsors per petition can be used. Each joint sponsor is only responsible for the applicant(s) listed on that joint sponsor’s Affidavit of Support. Important note: If a joint sponsor is used, the petitioning sponsor must submit Form I-864, not Form I-864EZ.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html