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I-864 approved - but told I don't meet income requirement

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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I received the message from NVC today that they have approved the I-864 and will schedule the interview. Also received this message:

 

"xxxxx does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants for this case. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p. To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 for a joint sponsor may be submitted." 

 

On the last three years tax filings submitted, I was a student and my income was below the guideline. Shortly before the sending I-130/CR-1 application I started my career and my income has comfortably met the requirement since December. I included last few months pay stubs, employer letter stating annual income and one year's bank account/401k account statements.

 

Is it normal in this situation to still receive the determination that the income doesn't meet the threshold?

 

I guess it'd be best now to add a joint sponsor to be on the safe side. Should I upload the joint sponsor form in the NVC portal same as before and bring a copy to the interview?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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It is advisable in this situation that you arrange for a co-sponsor. The final decision is up to CO, so I wouldn't take a chance. 

 

You can upload the co-sponsor form on the NVC portal and take a copy to the interview (same as what you asked)

Timeline Info below:

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04/21/16 -- Marriage

----- CR1 Process -----

USCIS Stage [222 days from NOA1]

06/08/16 -- Sent I-130

01/31/17 -- I-130 petition sent to NVC [Received Email notification and MyUscis status update]

NVC Stage [105 days from NOA2]

Embassy/Consulate (Interview) Stage [43 days from Case Complete to Visa in Hand]

05/18/17 -- Consulate Received. CEAC Case status changed to "Ready"

06/01/17 -- Medical Examination [Complete. It took around 2 hours. Total Cost INR 11650 for Surat City Apollo Clinic]

06/12/17 -- Biometric (OFC) Appointment

06/13/17 -- Interview [7:30 AM at Mumbai, India]. Visa Approved

06/15/17 -- Visa in hand

06/21/17 -- POE at DFW (Dallas, Texas)

----- Removal of Condition -----

Removal of Condition (I-751) [Approved]

06/18/2019 -- Sent the package (3 Days before GC expires, cutting it close). Sent to Lewisville, TX via FedEx Ground

06/19/2019 -- Package received at around 9:30 AM (Hoping I don't get rejected for missing deadline)

06/24/2019 -- Card was charged with $680 fees. Text Message received confirming Receipt. Case routed to NBC (Case Number starts with 'MSC')

06/28/2019 -- NOA Hard Copy & 18 Months Extension Letter Received in Mail with NOA Date as 06/19/2019

07/12/2019 -- Biomentrics Appointment Letter received. The Letter is Dated 7/5/2019. Appointment is on 7/22/2019

07/22/2019 -- Biometrics Appointment Complete

02/01/2022 -- Interview Scheduled for 3/3/2022 (combo interview)

03/03/2022 -- Interview Complete. No new Green Card will be produced as my Naturalization was also approved.

03/04/2022 -- USCIS status changed to approved.

----- Naturalization -----

Naturalization (N-400) [Approved]

03/26/2022 -- N-400 online application complete. NOA Date.

01/15/2021 -- Biometric Complete.

02/28/2022 -- Interview scheduled for 3/3/2022 (combo interview)

03/03/2022 -- Interview Passed. Status changed to 'we recommended that your application be approved...' and then to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'.

03/09/2022 -- Oath Ceremony was scheduled for 3/25/2022.

 

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That is not an approval of an I-864.....in fact, it's the opposite, imo.  I would strongly advise you to find a well-qualified joint sponsor before the interview.  You must convince the Consulate Officer that the intended immigrant will not become a public charge.

 

Take the joint sponsor's I-864 and supporting documents to the interview.

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December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

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Mumbai has historically required three years of qualifying income.  Save time and trouble by uploading an affidavit of support and applicable supporting documents from a qualified joint sponsor.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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59 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Mumbai has historically required three years of qualifying income.  Save time and trouble by uploading an affidavit of support and applicable supporting documents from a qualified joint sponsor.

 

Thanks everyone. I will add a joint sponsor.

 

pushbrk, thanks! That's very useful information.

 

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