I-864 RFE (merged)

[Black Velvet 4]

I am the co-sponsor for a family. The beneficiary received a RFE. It reads the joint sponsor does not meet or exceed the poverty level. I included my joint tax return. My income exceeds the poverty level. With the yellow RFE notice, I plan to send an employment letter from my job (on company letter head) as well as pay stubs for the last six months. It also says to submit supporting tax documentation for the most recent tax year. I already submitted the most recent tax return and all tax schedules with the initial package. Must I send another copy with the pay stubs and employment letter? Please advise.

[Black Velvet 4]

I am the co-sponsor for a family. The beneficiary received a RFE. It reads the joint sponsor does not meet or exceed the poverty level. I included my joint tax return. My income exceeds the poverty level. With the yellow RFE notice, I plan to send an employment letter from my job (on company letter head) as well as pay stubs for the last six months. It also says to submit supporting tax documentation for the most recent tax year. I already submitted the most recent tax return and all tax schedules with the initial package. Must I send another copy with the pay stubs and employment letter? Please advise.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 192]

You need to be sure you meet the poverty guidelines for the number of people that will be present in your household.

So for example, if you are the father of the petitioner, and still live with your wife and let's say two other dependent children, your household size would then be six (4 for your household and 2 for your petitioner son/daughter + their beneficiary). You would then have to meet the minimum poverty level for a family of six.

But let's just say you are alone, your household would then be 3 (You + Petitioner + Beneficiary). You would then need to make the minimum poverty level requirements for a family of 3. If the beneficiary or petitioner also have children, you will have to add them to the total number as well.

[Black Velvet 4]

Thanks Mike-eeh and Odie. My salary exceeds the income limit. I submitted a joint tax return. I will send in an employment letter and pay stubs for the last 6 months. Is that sufficient, or must I resend the most recent tax return?

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

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I would re-send the tax return. However, from the wording, they may not think you made enough- maybe due to deductions on your taxes or something.

How long have you had the current job and what is your yearly salary?

Did you list assets that may help (savings, 401K, second car, rental property etc etc)?

How many in your household currently/ on your last tax return, including minor kids even if they do not live with you?

How many, including kids, are you sponsoring?

[Myopia 93]

was your income enough to support your family size and the sponserees? So if you have 4 people in your family and they have 3, Your income needs to be able to support 7 people altogether.