Second RFE for form I-864, joint sponsor requested

[stephjoy12 4]

39 minutes ago, geowrian said:

You can only send them what you have. It sounds like the new job should be sufficient. At the same time, with 2 prior RFEs for the I-864, they are unlikely to issue another one if this is insufficient, and would more likely deny the I-485 this time around. So having a joint sponsor would be recommended. If that's really not possible, then send what you do have. Good luck.

 

What was the original RFE for, and how did you respond to it?

Thank you so much for your input! My first rfe was an old version of form I-864. 

[stephjoy12 4]

21 minutes ago, Amadia said:

While this may be true, this can also hurt the petitioner/applicant.

 

If USCIS requests further evidence of proof of sponsorship, they are ensuring that the applicant will not be coming to the USA to end up a public charge for the US government....that is the true reason behind having a qualified sponsor who is 125% above the poverty threshold. 

 

I understand OP mentioned no one else willing to help but sometimes things are beyond our control and we just have to accept these things.

 

I really hope everything works out in your favor OP.

Thank you for your help!

[stephjoy12 4]

1 hour ago, MariekeH said:

I agree with others; it sounds like it would be sufficient. But it is also risky because this already is your second RFE. If finding a joint sponsor is not an option, I would include any assets you may have.

No assets unfortunately. My husband just filed for bankruptcy.

[CM&KV 72]

I wonder if it has to be the petioner and not the beneficiary. Job offer based on approval of a green card.

 

I know it states for beneficiary that if its current and will continue from the same source.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

9 hours ago, stephjoy12 said:

Hi everyone! My husband's IRS 1040 income for 2017 did not meet the 125% of poverty guideline. Now USCIS is requesting evidence from a qualifying joint sponsor which we don't have. No one is willing to help. I was wondering if we can send additional documents about my husband's new income instead. He got a new job in May, a stable one. Would a letter from the employer, 3 months pay stubs/slips, life insurance certificate etc suffice? Any answers would be greatly appreciated!

USCIS usually wants to see 6 months' history at a new job. You can try, but with 3 months, there is no guarantee and less than excellent chances.

[stephjoy12 4]

2 hours ago, EM_Vandaveer said:

USCIS usually wants to see 6 months' history at a new job. You can try, but with 3 months, there is no guarantee and less than excellent chances.

Thank you for your input! We will again try to look for a joint sponsor. 🙏

[DebWa 26]

2 hours ago, EM_Vandaveer said:

USCIS usually wants to see 6 months' history at a new job. You can try, but with 3 months, there is no guarantee and less than excellent chances.

In my experience they don't necessarily require you to even have started the job yet when you send in your paperwork. When we filed for AOS for my husband, I had a job I was planning to start in a couple of weeks. I got a letter from HR stating that it was not a temporary job and how much I was going to make per hour and how many hours I was scheduled to work per week. I also included a cover letter explaining that the tax transcripts that I sent didn't meet the requirement because I had been in college, but I had since graduated and was planning to start a new job and make approximately xxx per year. 

 

If you absolutely can't find anyone as a co-sponsor, it would definitely be worth a try to get a letter from his employer and submit the new info. Personally, I wouldn't send all the paystubs, just a sample. Maybe 1 or 2 from when he first started then 1 or 2 recent ones and 1 or 2 from in between.

[michaelbmw377 4]

Hi all,

 

I have my interview coming up but am worried about this same issue. Essentially my Wife has been back and forth between the United States and Australia and therefore her 2017 W2s & Tax Document do not meet the minimum requirement (sponsor). However, she now works and earns enough money and my work, whilst Australian based, allows me to work 100% from home/ remote. Is there a chance they will want further supporting documents for the interview? I am surprised that we were granted the interview if it was going to be an issue. 

 

Thanks,

 

[stephjoy12 4]

4 hours ago, DebWa said:

In my experience they don't necessarily require you to even have started the job yet when you send in your paperwork. When we filed for AOS for my husband, I had a job I was planning to start in a couple of weeks. I got a letter from HR stating that it was not a temporary job and how much I was going to make per hour and how many hours I was scheduled to work per week. I also included a cover letter explaining that the tax transcripts that I sent didn't meet the requirement because I had been in college, but I had since graduated and was planning to start a new job and make approximately xxx per year. 

 

If you absolutely can't find anyone as a co-sponsor, it would definitely be worth a try to get a letter from his employer and submit the new info. Personally, I wouldn't send all the paystubs, just a sample. Maybe 1 or 2 from when he first started then 1 or 2 recent ones and 1 or 2 from in between.

Thank you so much! This gives me hope... 

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

7 hours ago, DebWa said:

In my experience they don't necessarily require you to even have started the job yet when you send in your paperwork. When we filed for AOS for my husband, I had a job I was planning to start in a couple of weeks. I got a letter from HR stating that it was not a temporary job and how much I was going to make per hour and how many hours I was scheduled to work per week. I also included a cover letter explaining that the tax transcripts that I sent didn't meet the requirement because I had been in college, but I had since graduated and was planning to start a new job and make approximately xxx per year. 

 

If you absolutely can't find anyone as a co-sponsor, it would definitely be worth a try to get a letter from his employer and submit the new info. Personally, I wouldn't send all the paystubs, just a sample. Maybe 1 or 2 from when he first started then 1 or 2 recent ones and 1 or 2 from in between.

I agree it's worth a try. Not sending anything would result in denial. If this was me, I'd wait until the end/almost the end of the time allowed for RFE answer (usually 89 days) in order to show a longer work history.

[stephjoy12 4]

Hi everyone! I just want to give you an update to my case. Since we didn't find any willing joint sponsor and only about 2 weeks left from the rfe deadline. We decided to send a revised I-864, 3 months payslip, employment letter, and my husband wrote a letter explaining why we're sending these instead. We used USPS at that time (2 business days) and I checked my mailbox daily after that for any letter from USCIS. Then after almost 2 weeks I saw my packet in the mailbox with the word "Refused" written on it. USCIS refused it because USPS billed me incorrectly, I owed $0.55 apparently. I was so upset and crying because it was already past the deadline. My husband decided to write a letter letting them know that it wasn't our fault and to reconsider. We sent the letter with the packet on the same day I got it back (Sep. 7, saturday) through Fedex this time overnight. On Sep. 11, they accepted it and started working on my case again (thank God!). Then on September 24, I got an email that a new card is being produced (EAD), I was ecstatic! I'm hoping they will approve my green card next. Thank you all for your help! God bless...

[Marieke H 2,343]

That's great news! Congrats!

[stephjoy12 4]

6 minutes ago, MariekeH said:

That's great news! Congrats!

Thank you! ❤