Joint Sponsor Requirements

[Y. Lok 0]

My husband and I recently got our I-130 approved. We are both living in Sweden at the moment but I am an American citizen who has been here for 2 years. For the 2 years I've been here I was trying to find a job without much success. Luckily my husband is able to support the both of us and all is fine. I did go to school to learn Swedish for a while and then we decided that it would be best to move back to the USA and we filed for the spouse visa around the end of April of this year.

Since I have been in Sweden for the past two years without a job, I don't have any income at all. As for being a sponsor for my spouse, I will not meet the requirements. Therefore, my relative said she will be willing to be our joint sponsor. As for my aunt, she is an American citizen and lived in the US for the past 15 years. I would like to ask if anyone knows what specifically we would need to send to NVC? There are 3 things that I've researched that they will need:

1. Her past 3 year's tax records

2. Her bank statements

3. Proof of her citizenship

4. Filled out I-864

I just have the following questions:

1. For her bank statement, can we just send a copy of her most recent bank statement? If so, is there a certain amount of savings she needs to have in her bank? I mean, are they looking for a minimum amount?

2. As for proof of her citizenship, can I ask her to make a photocopy of her American Passport? Or would I need her to send me a copy of her citizenship approval?

Thanks for your help

[Boiler 47,673]

Evidence of her job and income is the biggie.

[blk 87]

My husband and I recently got our I-130 approved. We are both living in Sweden at the moment but I am an American citizen who has been here for 2 years. For the 2 years I've been here I was trying to find a job without much success. Luckily my husband is able to support the both of us and all is fine. I did go to school to learn Swedish for a while and then we decided that it would be best to move back to the USA and we filed for the spouse visa around the end of April of this year.

Since I have been in Sweden for the past two years without a job, I don't have any income at all. As for being a sponsor for my spouse, I will not meet the requirements. Therefore, my relative said she will be willing to be our joint sponsor. As for my aunt, she is an American citizen and lived in the US for the past 15 years. I would like to ask if anyone knows what specifically we would need to send to NVC? There are 3 things that I've researched that they will need:

1. Her past 3 year's tax records

2. Her bank statements

3. Proof of her citizenship

4. Filled out I-864

I just have the following questions:

1. For her bank statement, can we just send a copy of her most recent bank statement? If so, is there a certain amount of savings she needs to have in her bank? I mean, are they looking for a minimum amount?

2. As for proof of her citizenship, can I ask her to make a photocopy of her American Passport? Or would I need her to send me a copy of her citizenship approval?

Thanks for your help

Hi, I don't know about your 1st question but with regards to the 2nd, you can send a copy or ether passport or naturalization papers. I personally sent a copy of my wife's passport & naturalization papers just on the safe side.

Good luck with your journey.

Brian

[NikLR 13,234]

You do not need her bank statements unless she is using assets to qualify. If she makes enough in income for her family + immigrant than it's not needed.

You will need at least last year's tax return transcript.

You will need proof of her ongoing/incoming income.

You will need a photocopy the biodata page of her passport to prove citizenship.