Emergency

[RichiJenny 14]

Hi guys, been away for a while, and am limited on time, I may have asked this before but I could do with an answer if poss.

We're going thru the IR1/CR1 route and have had an emergency back in the US where my wife is. This may render her unable to work for a while.

If this is the case and we dont come anywhere near the poverty guidelines with this event. No opportunity of a co sponsor in the US....

SO, can I self sponsor with XX amount in the bank?

Any help would be so much appreciated.

Thanks..

[pushbrk 12,232]

Hi guys, been away for a while, and am limited on time, I may have asked this before but I could do with an answer if poss.

We're going thru the IR1/CR1 route and have had an emergency back in the US where my wife is. This may render her unable to work for a while.

If this is the case and we dont come anywhere near the poverty guidelines with this event. No opportunity of a co sponsor in the US....

SO, can I self sponsor with XX amount in the bank?

Any help would be so much appreciated.

Thanks..

I suggest you transfer enough cash to a US bank account that is joint or in your wife's name. Then she can sponsor you with your joint liquid assets. It will take just over $50,000 if her income is zero and there are only two of you in the household, or 3 dollars in assets can replace one dollar in income .

[Dakine 26]

If you have the interview prior to the end of the year. Your wife only needs 2006 tax returns showing sufficent income.

2007 doesn't count yet other than it's good to show she is still working when you are interviewed.

[Yodrak 7]

beckypua,

Current income does count. If item 23 of the I-864 shows 0, rest assured that there will be questions followed by problems no matter what is shown for item 24.

Yodrak

If you have the interview prior to the end of the year. Your wife only needs 2006 tax returns showing sufficent income.

2007 doesn't count yet other than it's good to show she is still working when you are interviewed.

[Yodrak 7]

I don't know that it's necessary to transfer the money until it's needed - the sponsor can use the sponsored immigrant's assets on their I-864.

On the otherhand, it's not clear that Household Member's assets can be used at the same 3:1 ratio as the sponsor's. All of the guidelines that I've seen are written to say that the ratio is 5:1 except when the Sponsor is sponsoring their spouse or minor children. The exception is not mentioned for teh assets of Household Members or the intending immigrant. It may be an oversight, or it may not.

Yodrak

Hi guys, been away for a while, and am limited on time, I may have asked this before but I could do with an answer if poss.

We're going thru the IR1/CR1 route and have had an emergency back in the US where my wife is. This may render her unable to work for a while.

If this is the case and we dont come anywhere near the poverty guidelines with this event. No opportunity of a co sponsor in the US....

SO, can I self sponsor with XX amount in the bank?

Any help would be so much appreciated.

Thanks..

I suggest you transfer enough cash to a US bank account that is joint or in your wife's name. Then she can sponsor you with your joint liquid assets. It will take just over $50,000 if her income is zero and there are only two of you in the household, or 3 dollars in assets can replace one dollar in income .

[RichiJenny 14]

thanks for your replies guys. something rather horrific happened to my wife today, so I may have to self sponsor if possible. would you suggest I call the NVC or USCIS to find out the state of play regarding the matter?

We have no real assetts to speak of, only a few $$$.

[Yodrak 7]

RichiSusie,

You cannot "self sponsor" - there is no such thing. The best you can do is have your wife include your assets or, if your income will continue from the same source after you immigrate, include your income. Or have a Joint Sponsor.

Yodrak

thanks for your replies guys. something rather horrific happened to my wife today, so I may have to self sponsor if possible. would you suggest I call the NVC or USCIS to find out the state of play regarding the matter?

We have no real assetts to speak of, only a few $$$.

[bszoom42 0]

I hope everything works out for the best for your wife.

Pushbrk's idea should work - transferring $3 to your wife's bank account for every $1 of income she needs to demonstrate. Transfer the money sooner then later - the longer it is in the bank account, the more credible it will be to the Embassy.

Also, getting her a co-sponsor might be required.

You cannot co-sponsor, as you do not meet the requirements to sponsor

The list below identifies who must become sponsors by completing and signing a Form I-864.

- The U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who filed a Form I-130 for a family member, Form I-129F for a fiance(e), or Form I-600 or I-600A for an orphan.

- The U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who filed an employment-based immigrant visa petition (Form I-140) for a spouse, parent, son, daughter, or sibling who: (1) has a significant ownership interest (five percent or more) in the business which filed the employment-based immigrant visapetition; or (2) is related to the intending immigrant as a spouse, parent, son, daughter, or sibling.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

[Dakine 26]

beckypua,

Current income does count. If item 23 of the I-864 shows 0, rest assured that there will be questions followed by problems no matter what is shown for item 24.

Yodrak

If you have the interview prior to the end of the year. Your wife only needs 2006 tax returns showing sufficent income.

2007 doesn't count yet other than it's good to show she is still working when you are interviewed.

It's current ANNUAL income that's supposed to be listed to meet the requirements of the I-864.

If you think submitting current and expected income will help your case then you can submit such.

You do not have to list current and expected income unless ask for by an immigration official.

[Elphie 0]

I suggest you take Yodrak's advice and list your current income and not wait to be asked about it by the immigration official.

[Yodrak 7]

beckypua,

Yes, current income expressed on an annual basis - not expressed as per hour or per pay period.

Evidence of the current income is not required unless requested. This does not mean the a person does not have to answer the question on the form. And some VJers who have not provided evidence of their current income have reported receiving RFEs requesting it.

Yodrak

beckypua,

Current income does count. If item 23 of the I-864 shows 0, rest assured that there will be questions followed by problems no matter what is shown for item 24.

Yodrak

If you have the interview prior to the end of the year. Your wife only needs 2006 tax returns showing sufficent income.

2007 doesn't count yet other than it's good to show she is still working when you are interviewed.

It's current ANNUAL income that's supposed to be listed to meet the requirements of the I-864.

If you think submitting current and expected income will help your case then you can submit such.

You do not have to list current and expected income unless ask for by an immigration official.

[RichiJenny 14]

As of yesterday my wife was not employed. she will be looking for a new job in the interim though.

we are now at the NVC stage, si its a cause for concern.

myself, I'll be getting a job once in the US, obviously, but with my sponsor currently unemployed forthe immediate future, we were just wondering what do do as far as the next stage goes.

with the i864, we cant provide letter from employer etc, so that makes things a little more difficlt than anticipated.

[pushbrk 12,232]

As of yesterday my wife was not employed. she will be looking for a new job in the interim though.

we are now at the NVC stage, si its a cause for concern.

myself, I'll be getting a job once in the US, obviously, but with my sponsor currently unemployed forthe immediate future, we were just wondering what do do as far as the next stage goes.

with the i864, we cant provide letter from employer etc, so that makes things a little more difficlt than anticipated.

That's unfortunate. It's too bad you didn't have your I-864 all ready to go, signed and dated the day before yesterday. Have you checked with your wife to see if there is a chance she actually did that?

[RichiJenny 14]

no unfortunately we didnt, as yesterday was a complete shock and unexpected. I'm goign to give the nvc a ring on monday and see what they say

[knowledge 0]

no unfortunately we didnt, as yesterday was a complete shock and unexpected. I'm goign to give the nvc a ring on monday and see what they say

You guys rock!!! I remember, check screen name Necrotica in the Canada thread, she had approx. a similar situation..lost her job shortly after the Support form sent or so...maybe you can grab some ideas...( sorry im computer illeterate to bring you the link here)...Im sure there is a solution!!!