I-864: Can Spouse's Liquid Assets Be Taken Into Account When Filing AOS?

[TheAndies 50]

Hi everyone!

Please excuse my ignorance especially if these questions have been answered before, but I'm now starting to do all of my research on AOS and can't really find anything pertaining to the exact questions I have.

My fiance will be coming in on a K1 visa in April, we're doing a quickie wedding at city hall then we will be filing AOS immediately after. I've just downloaded all the forms and in regards to the i-864, I know I have to show my last 3 years tax returns - which I have, all above the poverty line.

I was unemployed for about 2/3 of last year (budget cuts at my former company), but since then got a new, higher paying job in August 2014. I just filed my 2014 taxes and despite only being employed for about 1/3 of the year, it's still over the poverty line. When my fiance went to his interview, the i-134 was fine, I had a letter from my employer and we were good to go.

Here's where my nerves are kicking in. I'm hearing rumblings at my current company that there may be budget cuts coming up. Not sure if or how it will effect me but it makes me nervous, especially with AOS looming. And really, nothing is certain in life.

If the absolute worst should happen at my current job between now and mid-April (which I'm praying it doesn't) can my fiance, by then my husband, use his liquid assets as proof when filing the i-864? I feel like I've read on here that it's been done in the past if the amount is 5x the poverty line. And he definitely has more than that in liquid assets. Also, he can prove he's had the balance in his account for several years. Could he use bank statements showing the amount he has in his accounts to prove he won't be a public charge?

Again, this is absolute worst case. I could just be paranoid but I want to make sure all my bases are covered ahead of time.

Thanks so much!

[Hypnos 6,576]

It's three times the difference when using assets for a spouse on an I-864, not five times.

And yes, the alien's liquid assets can be used. This is stated in the I-864 instructions on page 7, part 7, paragraph 6 - 8.

[TheAndies 50]

It's three times the difference when using assets for a spouse on an I-864, not five times.

And yes, the alien's liquid assets can be used. This is stated in the I-864 instructions on page 7, part 7, paragraph 6 - 8.

Thank you so much for confirming and for pointing me in the right direction on the instructions page. It's a lot to take in all at once. Really appreciate it!