Doesn't meet the poverty guidelines. Need some help.

[SebastianOs 14]

We've been worrying a lot about this, now that we already got approved on our NOA2/Oct 8 and now we're waiting for our case number. My fiance annual salary doesn't meet the 100% poverty guidelines which he earns only around $15k+ yearly but as of this year in August they increased their salary that's why he earns around that wage from his current job now and his working there for over a year now. But he will get a job soon to sustain the 125% needed.

Because he's only working on his current job for over a year now, do we need to provide his old job ITR, w2 and some of the things needed to show in the interview? And I'm not sure about what we need to get as a proof to prove that he passed the poverty guidelines once he get another job which is a freelance animator?

Please help us. We are so concern about this. We need to make sure we are all prepared before the interview maybe by December. 

[EandH0904 1,184]

Are you from a country that allows a co-sponsor? That may be your best bet.  

 

As a freelance worker, the extra pay he gets will not be guaranteed income unless s/he secures regular contracts. 

[payxibka 10,044]

8 minutes ago, EandH0904 said:

Are you from a country that allows a co-sponsor? That may be your best bet.  

 

As a freelance worker, the extra pay he gets will not be guaranteed income unless s/he secures regular contracts. 

Manila is known to not accept

[SebastianOs 14]

5 minutes ago, EandH0904 said:

Are you from a country that allows a co-sponsor? That may be your best bet.  

 

As a freelance worker, the extra pay he gets will not be guaranteed income unless s/he secures regular contracts. 

They say, the USEM in the Philippines doesn't always accept a cosponsor. 

Okay, so if he secure a regular contract what he needs to provide as a proof? 

[EandH0904 1,184]

6 minutes ago, SebastianOs said:

They say, the USEM in the Philippines doesn't always accept a cosponsor. 

Okay, so if he secure a regular contract what he needs to provide as a proof? 

I would provide terms of a regular contract - including how long it is for and how pay agreement. 

[geowrian 22,335]

US Embassy in Manila (USEM) rarely asks for an I-134 nowadays.

If they do want one, they are known only accept a co sponsor on a case by case basis...usually by somebody very close to the petitioner.

Current income is king. Paystubs + an employment letter are best evidence of current income. Tax returns show past income (but it may be requested anyway).

 

Keep in mind the I-864 for AOS after entry has a bare minimum income level of 125% of the FPL. Being borderline is not suggested and could result in being asked for a joint sponsor via an RFIE, delaying the time you can work or travel abroad (and return to the US) even more.

[SebastianOs 14]

3 minutes ago, EandH0904 said:

I would provide terms of a regular contract - including how long it is for and how pay agreement. 

Alright, is that enough proof to have and show in the interview? Is there anything else to supply? Sorry, just really need a big help. 

[Alabamak1 688]

he will have to get a second job where he can earn enough to meet and have more than enough to be above the 100% of the poverty line. You have to remember that soon after POE, you will need to meet 125% of the poverty line. for purposes of AOS.

 

Aside from the cost of doing AOS and earning enough for the 125% level....have you guys considered the fact of cost of living? and monthly expenses of the SO not working? and months maybe of finding a jog after EAD or even GC?

 

This could be a significant burden to a relationship.

 

 

[SebastianOs 14]

2 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

he will have to get a second job where he can earn enough to meet and have more than enough to be above the 100% of the poverty line. You have to remember that soon after POE, you will need to meet 125% of the poverty line. for purposes of AOS.

 

Aside from the cost of doing AOS and earning enough for the 125% level....have you guys considered the fact of cost of living? and monthly expenses of the SO not working? and months maybe of finding a jog after EAD or even GC?

 

This could be a significant burden to a relationship.

 

 

That's why I'm asking for help on what to do to meet those guidelines as soon as possible. Thanks.We all know those things to consider of course.

[SebastianOs 14]

8 minutes ago, geowrian said:

US Embassy in Manila (USEM) rarely asks for an I-134 nowadays.

If they do want one, they are known only accept a co sponsor on a case by case basis...usually by somebody very close to the petitioner.

Current income is king. Paystubs + an employment letter are best evidence of current income. Tax returns show past income (but it may be requested anyway).

 

Keep in mind the I-864 for AOS after entry has a bare minimum income level of 125% of the FPL. Being borderline is not suggested and could result in being asked for a joint sponsor via an RFIE, delaying the time you can work or travel abroad (and return to the US) even more.

I agree but still this could be a red flag once they ask for it. Thanks.

[Alabamak1 688]

1 minute ago, SebastianOs said:

That's why I'm asking for help on what to do to meet those guidelines as soon as possible. Thanks.We all know those things to consider of course.

if USEM does not let you use a co-sponsor, the only other thing to show at the interview is assets.  

[SebastianOs 14]

2 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

if USEM does not let you use a co-sponsor, the only other thing to show at the interview is assets.  

Yeah, they barely accept co sponsor here. It's case by case basis. Alright. Thanks.

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

As mentioned, Manila embassy generally doesn't ask for the I-134... but, you always go prepared... they may not ask for it again, or they may... think a lot is determined by the information they view in the original I-129f petition, which includes work history of the last five years.... it's 50/50 whether they will ask; but also consider, if not meeting the poverty guideline, how can one support someone else? Not to be rude or offensive... but even $30,000 a year in most places is hardly enough to live. So if not even at the $22,000 or whatever it is exactly amount, that's really stretching it.. there are a lot of other expenses besides rent and food.... what about cell phone bills, car insurance, car payments, down payment on a car, ect.... this all adds up really quickly... that doesn't even include date nights, dinners, movies, ect... 

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

There is also the cost of AOS itself, clothes etc you will be unable to work upwards of 6 months

[Ryan H 3,790]

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