I864, do I need a joint sponsor?

[IvoryGold 0]

Hello everyone. We just got married last week and I'm about to start the AOS process, hopefully sending a completed package by the end of January. My husband graduated from college in May 2017 and started working in Aug 2017. He did not file taxes for the last 3 years as he had no income. Now, his annual income is way above the 125% required, but for the calendar year of 2017, his earned income is only 20k (Aug to Dec pay).

 

According to the Federal Poverty Guidelines, the 125% for 2 members is $20,300. 

 

Do I need a joint sponsor? What amount does the IO look at? Will an employment verification letter showing his annual salary suffice?

 

Thank you in advance

[geowrian 22,341]

The IO will look at the totality of the circumstances to adjudicate the public charge concern. They will consider his current income using whatever evidence you present to verify it. Having made enough in the past helps, but a (fairly) stable job after graduation isn't uncommon. The employment letter and paystubs carry more weight for showing current income of a wage earner than tax returns.

 

Be sure to include the letter stating why he was not required to file for the past years.

[CaroLeh 15]

3 hours ago, IvoryGold said:

Hello everyone. We just got married last week and I'm about to start the AOS process, hopefully sending a completed package by the end of January. My husband graduated from college in May 2017 and started working in Aug 2017. He did not file taxes for the last 3 years as he had no income. Now, his annual income is way above the 125% required, but for the calendar year of 2017, his earned income is only 20k (Aug to Dec pay).

 

According to the Federal Poverty Guidelines, the 125% for 2 members is $20,300. 

 

Do I need a joint sponsor? What amount does the IO look at? Will an employment verification letter showing his annual salary suffice?

 

Thank you in advance

Does he have any savings? Those also count! I am submitting bank statements showing my sponsor's current checking + savings account balance which is way over the 125%.