AOS on own first then add cosponsor if necessary?

[EastMeetsWest2018 9]

Quick question regarding the AOS. Am I able to first try to apply on my own with no co-sponsor for the AOS and if the NVC has an issue with it I can later add a co-sponsor?

 

Since I live out of the US and do not plan on returning until my wife is approved and we have obtained a green card, my income cannot be included on any AOS despite the fact that I make a good living. I plan to try to use assets which between my wife and I, we should be able to get around the 3 times 125% of poverty limit with savings alone. However, in addition, I have my IRAs that I can add that which are near 10x 125% of poverty limit (before accounting for early withdraw fee + taxes, if liquidated it would still be >6x 125% of poverty limit) plus my wife's equivalent of her IRAs which have a significant amount. 

 

My parents are willing to be co-sponsors but I'd rather not have to pull them into this if I am able to sponsor on my own. I guess I'm just curious if I need to make a decision upfront if I will be electing to use a co-sponsor or not with no chance of adding one later. If that is the case, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

 

Thanks for any feedback.

 

 

[geowrian 22,336]

It sounds like your assets are more than sufficient, so I doubt a joint sponsor will be necessary (barring a reason for them to suspect your spouse will incur extension expenses and become a public charge). The final decision is up to the CO, but using assets for the I-864 is fine.

Absolute worst case is they want a joint sponsor and you find one at that time. It's a little delay, but I don't think it's necessary here.

 

I would suggest focusing more on evidence of having US domicile, or showing sufficient intent on establishing US domicile.

[EastMeetsWest2018 9]

11 minutes ago, geowrian said:

It sounds like your assets are more than sufficient, so I doubt a joint sponsor will be necessary (barring a reason for them to suspect your spouse will incur extension expenses and become a public charge). The final decision is up to the CO, but using assets for the I-864 is fine.

Absolute worst case is they want a joint sponsor and you find one at that time. It's a little delay, but I don't think it's necessary here.

 

I would suggest focusing more on evidence of having US domicile, or showing sufficient intent on establishing US domicile.

Thank you for your response. Sounds to me like it can be added later, which is what I wanted to confirm.

 

As for showing intent, I do not worry about that. I already have a plan to move with my parents initially until we are settled and find a house to put a down payment on. I have recruiters I have already had discussions with and honestly, it would not take me long to find a job after I arrive in the US (if not before). I have maintained all my bank accounts and credit card accounts and will be registering to vote for the midterms. I may even purchase a car if I feel it is necessary to show intent on establishing domicile.  

[pushbrk 12,157]

Expect a confusing notice from NVC stating your income doesn't meet the requirements but the Consular Officer will make the decision.  A millionaire would get the same notice when using assets only.  No worries.

[EastMeetsWest2018 9]

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

Expect a confusing notice from NVC stating your income doesn't meet the requirements but the Consular Officer will make the decision.  A millionaire would get the same notice when using assets only.  No worries.

As long as I can submit one with a co-sponsor if the CO rules against me. Or perhaps I should have a filled out form handy in case that is his/her decision and I can submit on the spot during the interview?

Edited April 17, 2018 by EastMeetsWest2018

[pushbrk 12,157]

1 hour ago, EastMeetsWest2018 said:

As long as I can submit one with a co-sponsor if the CO rules against me. Or perhaps I should have a filled out form handy in case that is his/her decision and I can submit on the spot during the interview?

That would be the most efficient way to go.  If you don't have it AT the interview, your visa issue is likely to be delayed by at least a month.  It's called a "Joint Sponsor".  If the joint sponsor is married, be sure to provide an I-864a from the spouse.  You'll also need the US Citizenship documentation from each.

Edited April 17, 2018 by pushbrk

[EastMeetsWest2018 9]

25 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

That would be the most efficient way to go.  If you don't have it AT the interview, your visa issue is likely to be delayed by at least a month.  It's called a "Joint Sponsor".  If the joint sponsor is married, be sure to provide an I-864a from the spouse.  You'll also need the US Citizenship documentation from each.

It would be my parents so I will need a I-864 from one and I-864a from the other. US Citizenship documentation (e.g. birth cert) and also Tax Returns... correct? And of course the documentation showing the annual income.

[ms_bobdog 501]

@EastMeetsWest2018 I am quite curious to find out if your wife's CPF can be factored in as assets, since it cannot be withdrawn until she surrenders her Singapore citizenship. So technically it cannot be liquidated till she she acquires the citizenship of another country.

[EastMeetsWest2018 9]

My wife is a Singapore PR. She is Malaysian citizen. She can withdraw upon leaving and give up her PR.

[ms_bobdog 501]

29 minutes ago, EastMeetsWest2018 said:

My wife is a Singapore PR. She is Malaysian citizen. She can withdraw upon leaving and give up her PR.

That makes sense then. I was wondering.