I684A for couple filing jointly

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Hello Members,

I have been reading a lot and no one actually gave an assuring feedback about the 864A issue.

My sponsor files jointly with his wife, his income alone is enough, I know that it is not required from the household member (his wife) to complete a 864A.

what might go wrong if she filed anyways? As long as i can have his W2s or any required document.

Thank you.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

Nothing, it's actually preferable for the wife to file the I-864A along with the husband's I-864.

[pushbrk 12,167]

Although not technically required, it is the best practice to have the spouse do the I-864a, whether they have any income or not. W2's are not enough. At least one complete tax return including W2's is required when submitting the I-864. Alternately, you can submit a Tax Return Transcript. Don't forget that tax returns are not evidence of current income for an "employed" person. You need to submit a current pay stub as evidence of current income.

[684117 15]

Although not technically required, it is the best practice to have the spouse do the I-864a, whether they have any income or not. W2's are not enough. At least one complete tax return including W2's is required when submitting the I-864. Alternately, you can submit a Tax Return Transcript. Don't forget that tax returns are not evidence of current income for an "employed" person. You need to submit a current pay stub as evidence of current income.

Much appreciated, In my case our joint sponsor AND his wife are retired, they will provide us with the latest tax return transcript, 1099R and SSA1099 for the last year taxes.

To prove current income, they will provide bank statements showing deposits / transfers into their accounts from SSA, Pension plan and returns on investment.

you think that is okay?

On the other hand, please let me clarify that my spouse makes above the poverty guideline, yet since her income is a foreign income (which the embassy is aware of-DCF granted due to residency here for over a year on a work permit) we decided to add my in-laws as joint sponsors.

Your advice is highly appreciated @pushbrk!

[pushbrk 12,167]

Much appreciated, In my case our joint sponsor AND his wife are retired, they will provide us with the latest tax return transcript, 1099R and SSA1099 for the last year taxes.

To prove current income, they will provide bank statements showing deposits / transfers into their accounts from SSA, Pension plan and returns on investment.

you think that is okay?

On the other hand, please let me clarify that my spouse makes above the poverty guideline, yet since her income is a foreign income (which the embassy is aware of-DCF granted due to residency here for over a year on a work permit) we decided to add my in-laws as joint sponsors.

Your advice is highly appreciated @pushbrk!

Unless your wife's income will continue from the same source after returning to the USA, the joint sponsor is needed. You can use bank statements, if they don't have declarations of their SS and Pensions. If the return on investment is a significant portion of their income, then the bank statements are best for that and will do nicely for all.