Is it possible to add a sponsor after filing?

[TBoneTX 48,235]

3 hours ago, mam521 said:

Isn't this a bit of Groundhog Day?  You've asked about filing outside of the 90 day window, about your brother as a joint sponsor, etc in your previous threads.  Why start a new one with similar questions instead of continuing your others?

P_P, this is correct.  If you have further questions, please pick one of your existing threads and post them there.

[Purple_Paladin 25]

On 10/14/2025 at 8:12 PM, SalishSea said:

You cannot include your adult son's income.

There's literally a box for it on the form? As Household member.

[OldUser 10,756]

15 minutes ago, Purple_Paladin said:

There's literally a box for it on the form? As Household member.

Is he filing taxes with you every year?

Household in this context is related to taxes.

For example, 3 friends / roommates are renting the same house. There are 3 households in the house.

 

People who are part of same household typically are: spouses, their minor kids, and/or dependants (say old grandma who cannot care for herself and does not have income).

 

If you somehow combine income together and pay joint taxes (not sure how), then sure, his income can be used. Otherwise he can be a joint sponsor and fill a form, if his income alone qualifies to sponsor somebody.

Edited Saturday at 05:36 PM by OldUser

[Purple_Paladin 25]

9 minutes ago, OldUser said:

If you somehow combine income together and pay joint taxes (not sure how), then sure, his income can be used. Otherwise he can be a joint sponsor and fill a form.

I did not understand this. I thought if he lived in the same house, that was a "Household Member." 

Thank you for this information.

 

Technically, we qualify without his income. He was a "safety net." So long as they accept my proof with child support payments, it's unnecessary. 

Maybe it's easier/better to file without him?

[OldUser 10,756]

3 minutes ago, Purple_Paladin said:

I did not understand this. I thought if he lived in the same house, that was a "Household Member." 

Thank you for this information.

 

Technically, we qualify without his income. He was a "safety net." So long as they accept my proof with child support payments, it's unnecessary. 

Maybe it's easier/better to file without him?

Yes, it's easier to file without him if you qualify

[SalishSea 18,601]

12 hours ago, Purple_Paladin said:

There's literally a box for it on the form? As Household member.

Seems you are making many incorrect assumptions along the way.  You might really benefit from hiring someone to help you to understand the forms.  Doesn't even need to be a lawyer - there are links here on Visa Journey to experienced professionals offering these services.

[Lemonslice 5,350]

K1 is a weird choice for anyone with tight finances.  What's your plan B if your brother doesn't agree?  Your spouse being out of status isn't a comfortable position to be in.  Please try to find a solution (increase your income) asap.  Wishing you guys the best of luck.