My cousin have to find a job in 1 month or else she cannot bring her recently wedded husband to US. What's her best option in a situation like this?

[nintendonana 9]

 

I have a cousin who just flew in from India. She has always been a US Citizen and recently got married in India. Her husband's job is transferable to the US because his company has a branch here in New York.

 

He's not a citizen, but she is and she is trying to bring him from India to US. 

 

Now that she's here in New York, they are telling her to present a Pay check or Paystub to the USCIS to prove that she can work to provide. But in order for her to get a check, she has to find a job. I think she has a degree in Chartered accountancy.  We all here at the family are confused as to how to get her a job so quick. What's her best option in a situation like this? Get any temp jobs? 

[Roel 7,192]

Since she is the main sponsor she either has to earn over 125% over the poverty line amount or find the co-sponsor.  It's a little confusing, but I assume she is filling the CR1 visa for her husband?

Of course she needs to show USCIS that she can provide for him. Honestly, should have thought about the job issue before she filled. That, or find the co-sponsor.

[nintendonana 9]

Just now, Roel said:

Since she is the main sponsor she either has to earn over 125% over the poverty line amount or find the co-sponsor.  It's a little confusing, but I assume she is filling the CR1 visa for her husband?

Of course she needs to show USCIS that she can provide for him. Honestly, should have thought about the job issue before she filled. That, or find the co-sponsor.

 

 

Wow. Thanks so much for your reply! 125% over the poverty line? I had no idea of that requirement. See the thing is that, her husband is a Business Analyst for one of the biggest auditing companies around and he is the main breadwinner in the family. I guess this never crossed her mind which, between you and me is not that smart.

 

But you said something about Co-Sponsor. What's the co-sponsor thing about? My mother is a citizen, so is my brother. I am still on a green card. But can either of them be her co-sponsor? My mother makes around 70k ( 60k + overtime ). Do you think she's too late to become her co-sponsor?

 

 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

2 minutes ago, nintendonana said:

Wow. Thanks so much for your reply! 125% over the poverty line? I had no idea of that requirement. See the thing is that, her husband is a Business Analyst for one of the biggest auditing companies around and he is the main breadwinner in the family. I guess this never crossed her mind which, between you and me is not that smart.

 

But you said something about Co-Sponsor. What's the co-sponsor thing about? My mother is a citizen, so is my brother. I am still on a green card. But can either of them be her co-sponsor? My mother makes around 70k ( 60k + overtime ). Do you think she's too late to become her co-sponsor?

 

 

HEr mom could be a co-sponsor definately. She needs to supply the same I-864 form as a co-sponsor and all required financial documentation (W2's, tax transcripts, pay stubs, ect..). The cousin, regardless of her working situation would still have to also supply a I-864. 

 

 

[Roel 7,192]

http://www.***removed***/affidavit-of-support/i-864-income-requirements.html

 

And her husband job is really relevant when it comes to the CR1 spouse visa. It's the main sponsor job that matters. If she doesn't have a job, they need someone to sign the paperwork to become co-sponsor.

 

 

[Ash.1101 1,756]

Your cousin will have to make enough for her household. If it's just her and her husband and no one else, then she'll have to at least make 20,300$ a year.

It IS possible that her husbands income can count but ONLY if they can prove the income will continue when he gets into the US, but it's probably safer to get a cosponsor. The cosponsor will have to make enough for their own household PLUS the intending immigrant.


So if say your mother has two dependants, then she would have to make enough to cover herself, two dependants, and the intending immigrant, meaning she would have to be able to cover 4 people and make 30k or more.


With that said, if you mother makes 70k a year and has been doing so, then she should be able to cosponsor, it shouldn't be too late, but make sure your cousin knows she STILL has to send in an I-864 regardless if she has income or not. In this case your cousin would send in the I864, with supporting documents and your mom would send in another I864 with supporting documents. Send them together as a response to the need for financial proof.


Here are the new 2017 poverty levels

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Edited March 11, 2017 by Ash.1101

[Marco&Bettina 502]

McDonald's pays good now.

[geowrian 22,337]

22 hours ago, nintendonana said:

125% over the poverty line? I had no idea of that requirement. See the thing is that, her husband is a Business Analyst for one of the biggest auditing companies around and he is the main breadwinner in the family. I guess this never crossed her mind which, between you and me is not that smart.

 

But you said something about Co-Sponsor. What's the co-sponsor thing about? My mother is a citizen, so is my brother. I am still on a green card. But can either of them be her co-sponsor? My mother makes around 70k ( 60k + overtime ). Do you think she's too late to become her co-sponsor?

Yes. The sponsor needs to prove that she can support him so he won't become a public charge. If he does at (almost) any point while he has a green card, she has the means to reimburse the government for the benefits he receives. The intending immigrant's income is (usually) not applicable. The rules are in the I-864 instructions.

 

Yes, any of those are fine as a joint sponsor. Good luck.

[Shiobhan 235]

So she gets a job, even at McDonalds, a job is a job

their managers make decnt wages

[nintendonana 9]

23 hours ago, Ash.1101 said:

Your cousin will have to make enough for her household. If it's just her and her husband and no one else, then she'll have to at least make 20,300$ a year.

It IS possible that her husbands income can count but ONLY if they can prove the income will continue when he gets into the US, but it's probably safer to get a cosponsor. The cosponsor will have to make enough for their own household PLUS the intending immigrant.


So if say your mother has two dependants, then she would have to make enough to cover herself, two dependants, and the intending immigrant, meaning she would have to be able to cover 4 people and make 30k or more.


With that said, if you mother makes 70k a year and has been doing so, then she should be able to cosponsor, it shouldn't be too late, but make sure your cousin knows she STILL has to send in an I-864 regardless if she has income or not. In this case your cousin would send in the I864, with supporting documents and your mom would send in another I864 with supporting documents. Send them together as a response to the need for financial proof.


Here are the new 2017 poverty levels

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864p.pdf

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Thanks Ash for the very informative answer. I have made a print out of your answer as well as the PDF you linked. Really appreciate your help. Thank you.

[nintendonana 9]

Thanks everyone who responded. You guys are really helpful and kind. I have never been to a forum where people are so generous and helpful. Wow. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your time and response!