Hi everyone,
I recently received a Request for Evidence (RFE) regarding the I-864 form. As my mom, the primary sponsor, does not meet the income requirements to sponsor me, I included my sister as a joint sponsor. Unfortunately, I forgot to attach her W-2 and 1099 forms, which demonstrate her financial contribution. Consequently, I received an RFE requesting the tax supporting documents for my sister's most recent year. I submitted my I-485 application in August 2022, and during the period from 2019 to 2021, my sister earned enough income to support me. However, for the most recent tax return in 2022, her income does not meet the sponsorship threshold. Being self-employed, she has claimed various deductions related to house depreciation, resulting in a significantly lower tax amount. She can provide bank statements as proof of her rental payments from her properties.
I have a few questions that I would appreciate guidance on: Should I only submit her tax supporting documents for 2021, or do I also need to include the tax transcript for 2022? Is it necessary for my sister to write a letter explaining the reasons behind her lower income in 2022, despite having enough funds to sponsor me? Considering I already have one joint sponsor, should I seek another joint sponsor? And if I attach another I-864 for the second joint sponsor, do I need to provide an explanation?
I am feeling overwhelmed with these concerns, and any assistance would be immensely helpful. Thank you for your support.
Please find the attached RFE letter below.
