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Hello everyone,

I've read and re-read the rules and guidelines so many times that they don't make sense any more and I'm just over-thinking everything! So I'll explain my situation briefly, and then ask what I hope is a simple question!

I'm British, on F-1 visa, married to USC. We're applying for AOS (I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765 etc etc). We are both Grad students, so do not meet the income threshold. My wife's mother (my mother-in-law, also a USC) is going to be our joint sponsor. She is a teacher, has steady salary, easily exceeds the income threshold.

So, my questions is: my joint sponsor (my mother-in-law) files taxes jointly with her husband (who is retired, hence why it's easier to use her as the sponsor). Does her husband also need to submit an I-864, or is it only her that submits one?

I'm hoping only my mother-in-law fills out an I-864, as it'll be one less form to fill out, and one less pile of documents to collect!

Apologies if this is a stupid question.

Many thanks in advance for any help :)

08/31/15 Filed I-130, I-485, I-131. I-765

09/02/15 Package received

09/08/15 NOA1 received via text and email (4 different reference numbers)

09/08/15 Checks cashed (130 & 485)

09/29/15 Biometrics done

10/14/15 Received notice for Interview (scheduled for 11/17)

11/3/15 Received EAD

11/17/15 Attended interview and approved

11/28/15 Green Card arrives in mail!

 

ROC

11/8/17 Filed I-751

11/20/17 NOA received

12/7/17 Biometrics done

10/30/18 NOA extension letter arrives in mail
12/31/18 10-yr Green arrives in the mail!

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Thank you so much for clarifying!

08/31/15 Filed I-130, I-485, I-131. I-765

09/02/15 Package received

09/08/15 NOA1 received via text and email (4 different reference numbers)

09/08/15 Checks cashed (130 & 485)

09/29/15 Biometrics done

10/14/15 Received notice for Interview (scheduled for 11/17)

11/3/15 Received EAD

11/17/15 Attended interview and approved

11/28/15 Green Card arrives in mail!

 

ROC

11/8/17 Filed I-751

11/20/17 NOA received

12/7/17 Biometrics done

10/30/18 NOA extension letter arrives in mail
12/31/18 10-yr Green arrives in the mail!

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Hello everyone,

I've read and re-read the rules and guidelines so many times that they don't make sense any more and I'm just over-thinking everything! So I'll explain my situation briefly, and then ask what I hope is a simple question!

I'm British, on F-1 visa, married to USC. We're applying for AOS (I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765 etc etc). We are both Grad students, so do not meet the income threshold. My wife's mother (my mother-in-law, also a USC) is going to be our joint sponsor. She is a teacher, has steady salary, easily exceeds the income threshold.

So, my questions is: my joint sponsor (my mother-in-law) files taxes jointly with her husband (who is retired, hence why it's easier to use her as the sponsor). Does her husband also need to submit an I-864, or is it only her that submits one?

I'm hoping only my mother-in-law fills out an I-864, as it'll be one less form to fill out, and one less pile of documents to collect!

Apologies if this is a stupid question.

Many thanks in advance for any help :)

A joint tax return does not indicate who earned what. It is all lumped together. Since Mom has to qualify on her income, she needs to include extra proofs (besides the tax return) that clearly show that she earns enough. Employer letter, teacher contract, six months of pay stubs..... Things that show her name and her separate income.

Don't forget her proof of being a USC.

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K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

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A joint tax return does not indicate who earned what. It is all lumped together. Since Mom has to qualify on her income, she needs to include extra proofs (besides the tax return) that clearly show that she earns enough. Employer letter, teacher contract, six months of pay stubs..... Things that show her name and her separate income.

Don't forget her proof of being a USC.

Ah, good to know. Thanks so much for pointing this out!

08/31/15 Filed I-130, I-485, I-131. I-765

09/02/15 Package received

09/08/15 NOA1 received via text and email (4 different reference numbers)

09/08/15 Checks cashed (130 & 485)

09/29/15 Biometrics done

10/14/15 Received notice for Interview (scheduled for 11/17)

11/3/15 Received EAD

11/17/15 Attended interview and approved

11/28/15 Green Card arrives in mail!

 

ROC

11/8/17 Filed I-751

11/20/17 NOA received

12/7/17 Biometrics done

10/30/18 NOA extension letter arrives in mail
12/31/18 10-yr Green arrives in the mail!

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