I-864 not a contract

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

So today I had my interview at Dublin Embassy and my case is currently put on hold pending my wife getting a job. She has been living in Ireland since 2004 initially not permitted to work but allowed stay because I sponsored her. We got married in 2008 and then she was permitted to work, she attended some job seeking courses locally but then gradually started to get sick with different things. Eventually she was given a diagnosis of cervical cancer and had a major surgery followed by radiation treatment. She was left with various medical problems after the surgery and was unable to work. When she was finally given the all clear we started the process to move to the US, we decided she didn't need to work.

 

All our paperwork was submitted and domicile and joint sponsor all correct with more than enough income. At the interview the officer said he would put my case on hold and would like to see some intent to work from my wife and would like a job offer for her. I said I thought that was the point of a joint sponsor, he said the I-864 was not a contract and they don't chase anyone down for the money. 

 

Yesterday we found out that her 96 year old grandfather had a stroke and we were expecting bad news today. I told the guy at the embassy and he gave me back my passport but said I could be refused entry because I have shown intent to emigrate. I left the embassy stunned only to find out that my wife's grandfather had be given the last rites and despite making phone calls to senators and congressmen, NVC and customs and border control they all advise I may not be permitted to enter for the funeral.

 

I-864 contract or not?

 

Embassy says not   

 

 

[Boiler 45,670]

It is a contract but hardly ever enforced.

 

Who is the joint sponsor?

 

Do you have work lined up?

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

It is a contract but hardly ever enforced.

 

Who is the joint sponsor?

 

Do you have work lined up?

Wife's parents joint sponsors. 

 

Had no work lined up because we had no date for moving. Figured we would wait until we arrive because we have an income (small pension) that comes with us to see us through. 

Edited April 17, 2018 by Mr&Mrs G.

[Boiler 45,670]

You can use continuing income for the I 864, was this included?

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You can use continuing income for the I 864, was this included?

The guy asked me about it and i said it was worth about 22k per year and he has asked for proof of that which is not a problem. Honestly it was silly of me not to include it with my application, I knew it wasnt enough on its own so we went with joint sponsors which were more than enough on their own. 

[Boiler 45,670]

$22k would be not that far off.

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

$22k would be not that far off.

I'm thinking of getting the proof of continuing income and going back to the embassy and I might get a different result. The amount is probably nearer 23k which in hindsight is more than enough to live on until we get settled. I can't believe I was so dismissive of it to not include it.

[Boiler 45,670]

Would seem to address the Consulate concerns.

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

37 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Would seem to address the Consulate concerns.

Here's hoping.....

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.