Jump to content

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: France
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hello guys,

My wife and I just got the NOA2 (I130 approuved) from the NBC very fast. We are now waiting for the package from the NVC.

According to the VJ guide, we need to fill an I-864. I read about it and it look very tricky to me...

Here is my plan :

My wife (the I-130 petitioner) will fill the I-864, we live together in France so we can't show US income. So we need to show sufficient assets.

We need to show "three times the difference between the poverty guideline and actual household income." which means :

100% poverty guideline (for 2 people) = $15,510 - US income (0$)

$15,510 x 3 : $46530

I do have it on a bank account.

So my wife will be my sponsor and I will use MY assets.

1)Is it a problem if she isn't residing in the US currently ?

2)Do I need to fill an I-864 or just evidence of my bank account ?

Thanks for your help.

Edited by petitchours
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ireland
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hello guys,

My wife and I just got the NOA2 (I130 approuved) from the NBC very fast. We are now waiting for the package from the NVC.

According to the VJ guide, we need to fill an I-864. I read about it and it look very tricky to me...

Here is my plan :

My wife (the I-130 petitioner) will fill the I-864, we live together in France so we can't show US income. So we need to show sufficient assets.

We need to show "three times the difference between the poverty guideline and actual household income." which means :

100% poverty guideline (for 2 people) = $15,510 - US income (0$)

$15,510 x 3 : $46530

I do have it on a bank account.

So my wife will be my sponsor and I will use MY assets.

1)Is it a problem if she isn't residing in the US currently ?

2)Do I need to fill an I-864 or just evidence of my bank account ?

Thanks for your help.

You don't need to wait for a package from NVC. Go to the link below, as it has loads of useful information. It will help you get through this next stage. Oh, and you'll need 3 times 125% of the poverty level to use assets to qualify. I think it's around 19k for 2 people, so close to 60k total. Good luck on your journey!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412212-nvc-filers-february-2013/

Edited by MeredythB

Our Visa Timeline
USCIS
11/23/12: Package Mailed to Chicago Lockbox from Ireland
11/28/12: Arrived at Lockbox, Signed for by JOHN
11/30/12: NOA1; Transferred to NBC
12/06/12: NOA1 Hard Copy Received
12/19/12: Touched
01/16/13: NOA2 (47 days after NOA1)
01/21/13: Approved petition mailed to NVC
01/22/13: NOA2 Hard Copy Received
NVC
01/25/13: Petition arrived at NVC
02/11/13: Received Case#/IIN from NVC
02/11/13: Received DS-3032/AOS Bill Invoiced
02/11/13: AOS Bill Paid/DS-3032 Emailed
02/15/13: AOS Package sent to NVC
02/25/13: DS-3032 Accepted
02/26/13: AOS Package Accepted
02/26/13: IV Bill Invoiced
02/26/13: IV Bill Paid
02/27/13: IV Package sent to NVC
03/11/13: RFE: Irish Police Cert. (It's there, Idiot Stick just can't read Irish. "Garda" means "Police". Fool.)
03/20/13: Case Complete
04/01/13: Interview Date Assigned
Consulate
04/16/13: Medical
05/07/13: Interview...Denied 221(g). Now to find a joint sponsor. Good times.
05/22/13: Visa in Hand
07/30/13: POE Dublin

Citizenship

06/04/2023: N-400 Filed Online

06/05/2023: Receipt Sent

06/12/2023: Notice of Biometrics Appointment Received; Appointment Date 06/30/2023

x214.png

7uKb.png

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
Timeline
Posted

It is up to the embassy whether they accept foreign assets; I know Ireland only accepts US based assets/ accounts. If an embassy accepts foreign assets, they usually want to see x5, not just x3 the income guideline and as mentioned by the previous post, it is 125% of the income level so more than your calculation. I would strongly recommend moving the savings to a US bank account, ideally a joint one- that will also clearly show your wife's intent to re-establish domicile in the USA.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

mod penguin.jpg

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: France
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Oh, and you'll need 3 times 125% of the poverty level to use assets to qualify. I think it's around 19k for 2 people, so close to 60k total.

I'm sorry but on the I-864 instruction (chapter 29) it says :

"the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for the household size. However, of you are a US citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the toal value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference"

and here (I can't post link !!) on the USCIS website "Home > Green Card > Green Card Processes and Procedures > Affidavit of Support":

it says "The minimum cash value of assets must be three times the difference between the sponsor’s household income and 125% of the federal poverty guide line for the household."

There is a big difference !

Edited by petitchours
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ireland
Timeline
Posted

I'm sorry but on the I-864 instruction (chapter 29) it says :

"the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for the household size. However, of you are a US citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the toal value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference"

and here (I can't post link !!) on the USCIS website "Home > Green Card > Green Card Processes and Procedures > Affidavit of Support":

it says "The minimum cash value of assets must be three times the difference between the sponsor’s household income and 125% of the federal poverty guide line for the household."

There is a big difference !

Yes, you stated that your wife had US$0 income. So in order to qualify based on assets, since she is sponsoring you (her spouse), you will have to show assets in the amount of 3x 125% of the poverty guidelines for a family of 2. 125% of $15510 is $19387.50. You will need 3x that amount, or $58162.50. Truthfully, it would probably be better to have more than that, just to be on the safe side. Or, you can get a joint sponsor.

Our Visa Timeline
USCIS
11/23/12: Package Mailed to Chicago Lockbox from Ireland
11/28/12: Arrived at Lockbox, Signed for by JOHN
11/30/12: NOA1; Transferred to NBC
12/06/12: NOA1 Hard Copy Received
12/19/12: Touched
01/16/13: NOA2 (47 days after NOA1)
01/21/13: Approved petition mailed to NVC
01/22/13: NOA2 Hard Copy Received
NVC
01/25/13: Petition arrived at NVC
02/11/13: Received Case#/IIN from NVC
02/11/13: Received DS-3032/AOS Bill Invoiced
02/11/13: AOS Bill Paid/DS-3032 Emailed
02/15/13: AOS Package sent to NVC
02/25/13: DS-3032 Accepted
02/26/13: AOS Package Accepted
02/26/13: IV Bill Invoiced
02/26/13: IV Bill Paid
02/27/13: IV Package sent to NVC
03/11/13: RFE: Irish Police Cert. (It's there, Idiot Stick just can't read Irish. "Garda" means "Police". Fool.)
03/20/13: Case Complete
04/01/13: Interview Date Assigned
Consulate
04/16/13: Medical
05/07/13: Interview...Denied 221(g). Now to find a joint sponsor. Good times.
05/22/13: Visa in Hand
07/30/13: POE Dublin

Citizenship

06/04/2023: N-400 Filed Online

06/05/2023: Receipt Sent

06/12/2023: Notice of Biometrics Appointment Received; Appointment Date 06/30/2023

x214.png

7uKb.png

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
Timeline
Posted

Yes, as the petitioner she is always the primary sponsor, even if both her income and assets are zero.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

mod penguin.jpg

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...