Proof of finances

[FAW 12]

How do we amp up the bonfire marriage evidence (Finances together Part) if you both live in different countries?  My husband has his own business and he said he could add my name to that - but thinking cynically, like immigration appears to, will that even matter to them?  
 

Any other suggestions?  He sends money to me and such.  That even makes me paranoid thinking that immigration will think it’s a pay off.  GOOD GRIEF - I was going to call the bank and see if I can put him on the bank stuff but not sure if they need a ss#?  Thanks 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

It’s unusual for a couple to or be expected to merge finances before US entry

Sometimes you can add a spouse to employer health insurance pending SS if you take advantage of the “life event window” after marriage.  He/she can’t use it and you’re paying it for nothing but it means the spouse arrives insured.

Not much else can be done without a SS number.

 

[geowrian 22,335]

The strongest evidence is time spent physically together. Commingling of finances is not expected for couples who live apart while waiting fore immigration.

[FAW 12]

Thanks - I did add him to my employment but I can’t add him to my health insurance until November during open enrollment.  

[carmel34 3,529]

We did a will, living will, power of attorney, HIPAA directive, joint credit card, joint IRS tax return, beneficiary on life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement accounts, etc. while living in different countries, sent it all with the I-130 petition plus evidence showing many trips together.

[FAW 12]

53 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

We did a will, living will, power of attorney, HIPAA directive, joint credit card, joint IRS tax return, beneficiary on life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement accounts, etc. while living in different countries, sent it all with the I-130 petition plus evidence showing many trips together.

If you read my initial post - we are currently living in separate countries.   

[majm 20]

2 hours ago, FAW said:

If you read my initial post - we are currently living in separate countries.   

The post you replied to says they were also in separate countries. My spouse and I are in separate countries and we filed a joint tax return. We also have joint bank account documentation because of the ITIN acquired from filing a joint tax return. Call your bank and ask about their requirements. For our I-130, we submitted documentation showing life insurance policies and retirement accounts with each other listed as beneficiaries, plus joint homeowners insurance. None of that required a SSN or ITIN.

[carmel34 3,529]

 

3 hours ago, FAW said:

  4 hours ago, carmel34 said:

We did a will, living will, power of attorney, HIPAA directive, joint credit card, joint IRS tax return, beneficiary on life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement accounts, etc. while living in different countries, sent it all with the I-130 petition plus evidence showing many trips together.

3 hours ago, FAW said:

If you read my initial post - we are currently living in separate countries.   

I clarified my reply to your post in bold.

[FAW 12]

55 minutes ago, majm said:

The post you replied to says they were also in separate countries. My spouse and I are in separate countries and we filed a joint tax return. We also have joint bank account documentation because of the ITIN acquired from filing a joint tax return. Call your bank and ask about their requirements. For our I-130, we submitted documentation showing life insurance policies and retirement accounts with each other listed as beneficiaries, plus joint homeowners insurance. None of that required a SSN or ITIN.

I didn’t realize that.  I thought you had to have a ss#.  Thank you.  

[pm5k 127]

See if he can add you to his medical insurance.  We were able to do this even though we were in separate countries.

[FAW 12]

No such thing really as Medical Insurance in Pakistan but good suggestion none the less.  Thanks 

[NikLR 13,220]

7 hours ago, FAW said:

No such thing really as Medical Insurance in Pakistan but good suggestion none the less.  Thanks 

People make an assumption the petitioner is Male sometimes. 

My husband added me to his car insurance, life insurance and bank account all without an SSN.