RFE for I-864

[Veronica W 0]

Hey, 

I applied for my husband in June, 2018. So, it came back with an RFE in July. They wanted my W-2 and pay stubs along with my tax documentation. I sent my returns, W-2 and recent pay stubs. However, I received RFE again. They are asking for joint sponsor since my last year's income was only $5000. My household consists of only two people. My husband and myself!  I am not sure what to do. Right now, I am making 3,000 per month. It is a stable job. Why are they asking for a joint sponsor? They have given only one month. I am not sure what to do now? 

Can anyone suggest something ? It will be much appreciated. 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

because you have an unstable income history.

 

you have to find a joint sponsor.

[Veronica W 0]

20 hours ago, debbiedoo said:

because you have an unstable income history.

 

you have to find a joint sponsor.

I get that. How much should my sponsor make per year? He's single and I think he is making between 20-30K per year. 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

3 hours ago, Veronica W said:

I get that. How much should my sponsor make per year? He's single and I think he is making between 20-30K per year. 

they need to make 125% of federal poverty guidelines for the number of dependents. So if he has none (no spouse or kids) it would be 2- you and him. add in any others.

 

you can google for the exact number, i dont know it off the top of my head.

 

google '125% of federal poverty level 2018' and you should find out pretty quickly - just look for a chart with the # of dependents listed

 

 

[John & Rose 7,237]

7 hours ago, Veronica W said:

I get that. How much should my sponsor make per year? He's single and I think he is making between 20-30K per year. 

Sponsor's Household Size	100% of HHS Poverty Guidelines*	125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines*
	For sponsors on active duty in the U.S. armed forces who are petitioning for their spouse or child	For all other sponsors
2	$16,460	$20,575
3	$20,780	$25,975

[Veronica W 0]

18 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Sponsor's Household Size	100% of HHS Poverty Guidelines*	125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines*
	For sponsors on active duty in the U.S. armed forces who are petitioning for their spouse or child	For all other sponsors
2	$16,460	$20,575
3	$20,780	$25,975

So, an income of 30K would be enough if our sponsor is single. Is he sponsoring my husband or he is also sponsoring me or any of my family member as well? My husband is also planning to study medicine after the getting green card. So if he applies for any grant, is it gonna be problem for the sponsor or not?

[John & Rose 7,237]

The co sponsor sponsors the beneficiary. $30k meets the requirement but the CO has the final call. They look at the overall picture for all of you. 

 

Grants will not impact the sponsor. 

[Liam2021 556]

There is many factors for CO make a final call for I-864: education, age, personal background...etc. A co-sponsor with 30k is good enough.

Edited December 15, 2018 by H&T

[Veronica W 0]

On 12/15/2018 at 9:48 AM, H&T said:

There is many factors for CO make a final call for I-864: education, age, personal background...etc. A co-sponsor with 30k is good enough.

Alright, he's a pharmacist. He's clearing the exams or last steps right now. He was getting a job if we had cleared this RFE issue. In fact, he could make more than that and we can live easily. However, this is not the main topic. 30-40K is the best range. I will talk to our sponsor. What would happen if we don't find a sponsor?