AOS question

[Maria Chiquinha 0]

I sent in the AOS for the application for my husband and the NVC replied with a letter including this:

"The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to

the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support

information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum

income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor

the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make

a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In

order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of

Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa

Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants. To view the

current poverty guidelines, visit

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf.

If you decide to use a Joint Sponsor to assist in sponsoring the intending

immigrants, please note that you the sponsor may not use Form I-864EZ

and will also need to submit Form I-864"

While it is true that my current income does not meet the poverty guidelines, I also sent in proof of assets (mostly liquid assets) that totaled significantly more than the 3X 125% of the poverty guidelines minimum asked for for the spouse of a USC. Is this a standard reply for people who don't have the minimum income or is it something i should be more concerned with? Also, my brother (who's income is enough to co-sponsor) is willing to fill out an AOS but I would rather avoid having a co-sponser if possible. Are they going to hold our case at the NVC if i don~'t send the co-sponser AOS or will they still schedule an interview and let the consulate decide if i will need a co sponser? I would rather bring the AOS from my brother to the interview and give it to them only if they say that my AOS is insufficient rather than send it now. Advice,especially from someone who has had a similar situation would be appreciated. thanks everyone.

[Anh map 2,098]

What is the income shortfall amount being made up with assets? What type of liquid assets? What did you submit to prove value and ownership of the assets?

[ishakandsylvia12 1]

I am wondering if they will tell me the same thing. I do barely make over the 125% mark hope they don't require a lot more. I have 2 children so I have to make nearly 29000 a year. Barely pulling it off even though I'm working 64 hours a week. Does anyone know if they will require more if I am barely making what they require?

[Maria Chiquinha 0]

the income shortfall is significant (almost everything). I'm currently unemployed and my only income comes from tax free interest at the moment. The assets include credit union account for which i submitted an online statement covering the last 12 months. A mutual fund and a "money market" account for which i submitted year end summary statements from 2011. The NVC said nothing about any of the "evidence" i sent them being insufficient or anything regarding assets, just what i included in my original post.

Edited August 30, 2012 by Maria Chiquinha

[Anh map 2,098]

the income shortfall is significant (almost everything). I'm currently unemployed and my only income comes from tax free interest at the moment. The assets include credit union account for which i submitted an online statement covering the last 12 months. A mutual fund and a "money market" account for which i submitted year end summary statements from 2011. The NVC said nothing about any of the "evidence" i sent them being insufficient or anything regarding assets, just what i included in my original post.

As the notice states, the CO at the embassy will make the determination. Having your brother's complete I-864 with all needed documentation would be a good idea to avoid extra waiting..

If some the assets are retirement accounts with a penalty for early withdrawal, they may not be accepted. That depends on the CO's evaluation. Having a current valuation of the accounts would also be a good idea at the interview. Let them see what they are worth in the present, not in December 2011.

[ascorpiana 0]

I sent in the AOS for the application for my husband and the NVC replied with a letter including this:

"The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to

the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support

information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum

income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor

the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make

a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In

order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of

Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa

Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants. To view the

current poverty guidelines, visit

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf.

If you decide to use a Joint Sponsor to assist in sponsoring the intending

immigrants, please note that you the sponsor may not use Form I-864EZ

and will also need to submit Form I-864"

While it is true that my current income does not meet the poverty guidelines, I also sent in proof of assets (mostly liquid assets) that totaled significantly more than the 3X 125% of the poverty guidelines minimum asked for for the spouse of a USC. Is this a standard reply for people who don't have the minimum income or is it something i should be more concerned with? Also, my brother (who's income is enough to co-sponsor) is willing to fill out an AOS but I would rather avoid having a co-sponser if possible. Are they going to hold our case at the NVC if i don~'t send the co-sponser AOS or will they still schedule an interview and let the consulate decide if i will need a co sponser? I would rather bring the AOS from my brother to the interview and give it to them only if they say that my AOS is insufficient rather than send it now. Advice,especially from someone who has had a similar situation would be appreciated. thanks everyone.

[ascorpiana 0]

I received exactly the same letter today. In my case my husband being the sponsor doesn't meet the $ and therefore I had my home in Canada assessed, showed any monies owing, showed RRSP and other pension sources which put me in a adequate financial situation where i will not be dependent on anyone. I found it all quite offensive it was as though someone gave a quick scan and sent a general letter.

I too can have a sibling sponsor but i wish not too. I'm independent of my own finances and always have been and that will be a last resort. I shall not be intimidated. Haha remind me at the interview stage.

[Maria Chiquinha 0]

thanks for the info

so i guess i'm still wondering, does anyone know if the NVC will wait on me sending in a co sponsor AOS or are they likely to hand this off to the consulate and set up an interview date?

Edited August 31, 2012 by Maria Chiquinha

[ascorpiana 0]

thanks for the info

so i guess i'm still wondering, does anyone know if the NVC will wait on me sending in a co sponsor AOS or are they likely to hand this off to the consulate and set up an interview date?

[ascorpiana 0]

My take on my letter was I'd get the interview regardless and I have two options to see if it pans out at the consulate or have a joint sponsor.

In my case I'm confident that I have shown the means it is and I will stand by that. I feel someone did a quick look and i find that more irritating.

Like you though this is all new to me.