i864 cosponsors and household members

[oraia 1]

Hi everyone,

I would like to thank you in advance for your help.

Our i130 was recently approved and I am in the process of putting together the affidavit of support for my husband. I currently live abroad with him in Chile and therefore my income doesn't count. Both of my parents {who live seperately} are willing to sponsor, but both of their income situations are a little bit complicated.

I believe that because we are only petitioning for my husband, I am only allowed one joint sponsor. Is that correct? If so, my thoughts were to include my mother as a household member and use my father as the joint sponsor. I am unsure of whether I can use my mother as a household member, but figure that due to the fact that I will be claiming domicile using her address, which I still use for my license, bank accounts, and mailing address in the U.S I can consider her a household member. Any thoughts?

My mothers only source of income is child support, however it totals 36,000 dollars annually. But I am a little concerned that because she is unemployed using her as a joint sponsor instead of a household member would not be a good idea.

My father on the other hand makes plenty of money, however because he is a business owner claims many deductions, his income is shown as under the poverty line. Can I count his income before deductions, and also include social security benefits?

Also, my mother and I are joint owners of her property, and was wondering if I could include that on our application?

Any thoughts and answers will be appreciated. Sorry if this is confusing. I just don't know where to start!

Thank you once again.

Oraia

[Cathi 5,828]

your mother would still be a co sponsor even if you live together, she would have to file her own affidavit of support. You are always the main sponsor, income of anyone else used are considered co- sponsors, just because you live with you mom doesn't make her income yours, it doesn;t work like that. Using child support is iffy, because it isn't forever, normally it ends when her children turn 18, so depending on the age of the children and how much longer she collects it for. And as for you Dad, if his income claims shows he is below minimum income requirements you cannot use him.

Edited April 4, 2013 by mimolicious

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CS could also end sooner in some states if child marries, etc

[pushbrk 13,409]

Hi everyone,

I would like to thank you in advance for your help.

Our i130 was recently approved and I am in the process of putting together the affidavit of support for my husband. I currently live abroad with him in Chile and therefore my income doesn't count. Both of my parents {who live seperately} are willing to sponsor, but both of their income situations are a little bit complicated.

I believe that because we are only petitioning for my husband, I am only allowed one joint sponsor. Is that correct? If so, my thoughts were to include my mother as a household member and use my father as the joint sponsor. I am unsure of whether I can use my mother as a household member, but figure that due to the fact that I will be claiming domicile using her address, which I still use for my license, bank accounts, and mailing address in the U.S I can consider her a household member. Any thoughts?

My mothers only source of income is child support, however it totals 36,000 dollars annually. But I am a little concerned that because she is unemployed using her as a joint sponsor instead of a household member would not be a good idea.

My father on the other hand makes plenty of money, however because he is a business owner claims many deductions, his income is shown as under the poverty line. Can I count his income before deductions, and also include social security benefits?

Also, my mother and I are joint owners of her property, and was wondering if I could include that on our application?

Any thoughts and answers will be appreciated. Sorry if this is confusing. I just don't know where to start!

Thank you once again.

Oraia

The household member designation is for when combining income with YOU, the primary sponsor. You have nothing to combine, so your mother's only option is as a "joint sponsor". To use child support, it must be court ordered and she must document actually receiving it. If the court order shows at least three years left for the child support, that MIGHT work.

For the self employed, like your father, "income" is what appears on line 22 of their most recent tax return. If that's not enough, Dad won't qualify.

Ultimately, you may need a different qualified joint sponsor or to return ahead of your spouse and get a job.

[oraia 1]

Thanks for your help.

In addition to my fathers income on line 22 he makes social security. That puts him above the poverty line. Is that sufficient? What evidence do I need to document that?

The household member designation is for when combining income with YOU, the primary sponsor. You have nothing to combine, so your mother's only option is as a "joint sponsor". To use child support, it must be court ordered and she must document actually receiving it. If the court order shows at least three years left for the child support, that MIGHT work.

For the self employed, like your father, "income" is what appears on line 22 of their most recent tax return. If that's not enough, Dad won't qualify.

Ultimately, you may need a different qualified joint sponsor or to return ahead of your spouse and get a job.

[pushbrk 13,409]

Thanks for your help.

In addition to my fathers income on line 22 he makes social security. That puts him above the poverty line. Is that sufficient? What evidence do I need to document that?

Yes. You state his current income as the total on line 22 plus the additional income. Take care to subtract any taxable SS income that might already be included in line 22, then add the entire SS income to the remaining line 22 income. If no SS income is included in line 22, then just add line 22 and line 20a. You document the SS income with his current award letter or other documentation showing the actual SS deposits or checks.

[oraia 1]

How do I know whether or not taxable SS income has been included?

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Yes. You state his current income as the total on line 22 plus the additional income. Take care to subtract any taxable SS income that might already be included in line 22, then add the entire SS income to the remaining line 22 income. If no SS income is included in line 22, then just add line 22 and line 20a. You document the SS income with his current award letter or other documentation showing the actual SS deposits or checks.

[pushbrk 13,409]

How do I know whether or not taxable SS income has been included?

It will show on line 20b. Just look at the return.

[oraia 1]

Great! Thank you so much

It will show on line 20b. Just look at the return.