HELP! I-864, do I need a joint sponsor?

[mei.k 0]

Hi I have questions about I-864. My husband started his job this February 2015. The problem is that he just started work so he doesn't have any tax return. No W2 form or anything.( he was not working cuz he just graduated his high school. We got married young. ) we have and employment letter, W4, and last 3 pay stubs from this current job. He is over Proverty guideline (125%)). Does he need joint sponsor since he doesnt have tax return?

[mallafri76 1,012]

He meets the poverty line now but NVC loves to see a history of meeting the poverty line. It can go either way but if I were you, I'd try and get a joint sponsor, just to be on the safe side. My husband (USC) don't work but we have enough assets. However, it's not a guarantee NVC will accept it so we have still chosen to use a joint sponsor, because if they decide it's needed and you didn't have a joint sponsor first time around, that's gonna prolong the process with about 60 days.

[mei.k 0]

@mallafri76

Thank you for the help! I will consider getting a joint sponsor!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I-864 will go through the USCIS for adjustment of status, not the NVC.

Current income is most important, but there is no guarantee the adjudicator will accept his I-864 with such a new job and no other work history. If the income is well above the income requirement, then you probably have a better chance for it to be accepted. You can provide the required statement as to why he was not legally required to file taxes for the last 3 years, his letter from employer and recent pay stubs, and just hope for the best. If they send an RFE, then you can provide a joint sponsor at that time. Or you can go ahead and include the joint sponsor's I-864 and supporting documents to begin with, if you want to be on the safe side.

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas -OP adjusting from F-1~

Edited April 18, 2015 by KayDeeCee