AoS I-864: I have a question about joint sponsor's and household size

[Lookingglass 1]

Proof of current income is not the same as past 3 year tax returns. Proof of current income can be pay stubs and/or a letter from the employer stating who the person is, how long they've worked there, what wage they make, what their job title is etc...

Everything AOS related should be sent to the petitioner, who then sends the entire package to the NVC. (The exception of this is if you're doing EP, then it's relatively easy for the beneficiary to do the packages.. like me... LOL)

Likely you will not get a case number for at about 30 days so I agree, Monday should be the start of your calling the NVC.

(ps you mean "past few hours" not passed. )

Okay, I understand the income thingy and now my confusion is cleared up on sending the package! Thanks. But one bit of confusion remains, in the direction it suggests that the Beneficiary has to bring the I-846 to the interview, is this a photocopy of the original? Or is it the original? I got confused, I read that the beneficiary had to bring the originals to the interview, but how is that possible if I send them to the NVC?

Thanks a million, been still thinking about it for the "past" few hours.

[Ian H. 207]

The NVC will send the docs to embassy, no need for you to bring them with you. Therefore, you have to submit the originals to the NVC. Everything will be at the embassy for the day of the interview.

[Lookingglass 1]

The NVC will send the docs to embassy, no need for you to bring them with you. Therefore, you have to submit the originals to the NVC. Everything will be at the embassy for the day of the interview.

Okay, thanks for clearing that up for me Ian H!

Alright, with that out the way, onto assets. It seems that I maybe able to sponsor my wife without the need of a joint sponsor, if I am reading everything correctly. I will give an example number, so that I can see if everything is okay from members who have been through the process.

According to the official gov site,

If You Can’t Meet the Minimum Income Requirements

If you cannot meet the minimum income requirements using your earned income, you have various options:

• You may add the cash value of your assets. This includes money in savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and property. To determine the amount of assets required to qualify, subtract your household income from the minimum income requirement (125% of the poverty level for your family size). You must prove the cash value of your assets is worth five times this difference (the amount left over).

So going by this, let's say someone with an income of 17, 074. Now when this is subtracted from 19,662, which is the required minimum income salary, you get a difference of 2589. So in order to get the figure in assets which would be needed, 5 x that, which becomes 12, 945 that is needed in assets with this yearly income. So lets say between the petitioner/sponsor and the beneficiary, they have enough in assets, i.e. checking/savings account, to cover the 12, 945. Is this a reliable course? I heard from someone that the NVC cares more about yearly earnings, i.e. annual income than they do assets. Has anyone went this route before and if using assets to cover income lack is a safe road when dealing with the NVC? My wife doesn't think its a safe road, she read somethings from some member here a while ago that suggested it wasn't the safest bet because assets may not last a long time, but in that logic ones job may not last a long time after they complete everything. So I am unsure about this.

Thanks for all the help!

[Lookingglass 1]

The NVC will send the docs to embassy, no need for you to bring them with you. Therefore, you have to submit the originals to the NVC. Everything will be at the embassy for the day of the interview.

Okay, thanks for clearing that up for me Ian H!

Alright, with that out the way, onto assets. It seems that I maybe able to sponsor my wife without the need of a joint sponsor, if I am reading everything correctly. I will give an example number, so that I can see if everything is okay from members who have been through the process.

According to the official gov site,

If You Can’t Meet the Minimum Income Requirements

If you cannot meet the minimum income requirements using your earned income, you have various options:

• You may add the cash value of your assets. This includes money in savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and property. To determine the amount of assets required to qualify, subtract your household income from the minimum income requirement (125% of the poverty level for your family size). You must prove the cash value of your assets is worth five times this difference (the amount left over).

So going by this, let's say someone with an income of 17, 074. Now when this is subtracted from 19,662, which is the required minimum income salary, you get a difference of 2589. So in order to get the figure in assets which would be needed, 5 x that, which becomes 12, 945 that is needed in assets with this yearly income. So lets say between the petitioner/sponsor and the beneficiary, they have enough in assets, i.e. checking/savings account, to cover the 12, 945. Is this a reliable course? I heard from someone that the NVC cares more about yearly earnings, i.e. annual income than they do assets. Has anyone went this route before and if using assets to cover income lack is a safe road when dealing with the NVC? My wife doesn't think its a safe road, she read somethings from some member here a while ago that suggested it wasn't the safest bet because assets may not last a long time, but in that logic ones job may not last a long time after they complete everything. So I am unsure about this.

Thanks for all the help!

[Ian H. 207]

It's acceptable as long as it meets the amount and that it can be converted into cash within 1 year without harm to you. Also, Im not sure but I think for a spouse you only have to meet 3 x the amount.

[Ian H. 207]

Yes. I just double checked. Since you are petitioning a spouse and you are a USC, you only have to meet 3 x the amount. Therefore, if you have more than that you should be fine. Again, these assets have to be able to be converted into cash within one year without considerable hardship or loss to you. You are able to use the assets of your spouse to be combined with yours as long as it will remain the same after immigrating.

[NikLR 13,232]

Okay, thanks for clearing that up for me Ian H!

Alright, with that out the way, onto assets. It seems that I maybe able to sponsor my wife without the need of a joint sponsor, if I am reading everything correctly. I will give an example number, so that I can see if everything is okay from members who have been through the process.

According to the official gov site,

So going by this, let's say someone with an income of 17, 074. Now when this is subtracted from 19,662, which is the required minimum income salary, you get a difference of 2589. So in order to get the figure in assets which would be needed, 5 x that, which becomes 12, 945 that is needed in assets with this yearly income. So lets say between the petitioner/sponsor and the beneficiary, they have enough in assets, i.e. checking/savings account, to cover the 12, 945. Is this a reliable course? I heard from someone that the NVC cares more about yearly earnings, i.e. annual income than they do assets. Has anyone went this route before and if using assets to cover income lack is a safe road when dealing with the NVC? My wife doesn't think its a safe road, she read somethings from some member here a while ago that suggested it wasn't the safest bet because assets may not last a long time, but in that logic ones job may not last a long time after they complete everything. So I am unsure about this.

Thanks for all the help!

Just 3x the difference.

Just a note, the DR normally requires the last 2-3 years to be above the poverty guidelines not just the current year. They're also picky about the joint sponsors.

Also just to add, the DR requires the petitioner at interview.

[Lookingglass 1]

Just 3x the difference.

Just a note, the DR normally requires the last 2-3 years to be above the poverty guidelines not just the current year. They're also picky about the joint sponsors.

Also just to add, the DR requires the petitioner at interview.

Thanks Ian H and NLR, seems like we don't need a joint sponsor after all. What if I have been only working at my job for a year, does that matter in the decision?

By DR, you are referring to the Dominican Republic?

[NikLR 13,232]

Yes I am... but i realized it was Ian that has it in his name, not you.. SORRY!!!

/brain fart

Sorry I worked all night on about 3 hours of sleep and got about 2 more total today. Brain is foggy and I should probably stop posting until tomorrow. LOL

[Lookingglass 1]

Yes I am... but i realized it was Ian that has it in his name, not you.. SORRY!!!

/brain fart

Sorry I worked all night on about 3 hours of sleep and got about 2 more total today. Brain is foggy and I should probably stop posting until tomorrow. LOL

Ah okay, I was confused for a minuet and started to think, did I miss something lol. It's okay, fogginess gets the better of us all. im off to sleep myself.