I-864 Question

[digital82 3]

Hi guys im so confused...

Can u help me clear it up...

simple question... Co-Sponser or Joint Sponser....

they need to make at least minimum sponsor limit for 1 person... which would be $18,387....

[YuAndDan 153]

And will have to count joint sponsor's spouse, and any dependendents of the Joint sponsor on the Joint sponsor's I-864.

[jkelly07 120]

for two people it's 18,213.00 for three people it's 22,888. forfour people it's 27,563 for five it's 32,238 and 4,680 for each additional member of family

[digital82 3]

yeah i already know the poverty limits...

so here is the situation...

lets say i make $16,000 and my parents live with me (same address) they average around $14,000...

we file taxes individually and im not claimed on their tax returns...

so as we can see none of the sponsors make the minimum requirement which would be...$18,387

so in this case i will file I-864 and my parents will file I-864A...

now would NVC combine our income or will i need to get a sponsor who himself is making $18.387 or beyond....

i hope this clears it up...

[YuAndDan 153]

yeah i already know the poverty limits...

so here is the situation...

lets say i make $16,000 and my parents live with me (same address) they average around $14,000...

we file taxes individually and im not claimed on their tax returns...

so as we can see none of the sponsors make the minimum requirement which would be...$18,387

so in this case i will file I-864 and my parents will file I-864A...

now would NVC combine our income or will i need to get a sponsor who himself is making $18.387 or beyond....

i hope this clears it up...

Be ware sometimes NVC takes into account who is considered to be "Head of Household"

Primary sponsor you will have to provide an I-864..

Parent may try using an I-864A if they are dependent on you, however I have seen this get rejected if parent is considered to be "Head of household" And be requested to also provide an I-864 as a Joint, and in that case $14,000 wont cut it.

If it were me, I would seriously look for a solid Joint sponsor who's income more than satisfies income requirement to support self and intending immigrant.

[Anh map 2,098]

If parents each earn $14K then you can use one of them as a joint sponsor who would complete the I-864A along with your I-864. If their combined in $14K they could both complete I-864A's to combine with your income.

Are there any other dependents in your parents' household?

Now the interviewing officer at the embassy/consulate may not accept the modest income that you mention. It does meet the requirement, but the CO does have some discretion.

[4Toms 0]

Does one really need to have an employment at the time of filing I-864.

Here's the scenario , I am trying to get answered.

• Petitioner had income way above poverty guidelines in last 5 years
• Petitioner's income for the first 4 mos of current year have already exceeded poverty guidelines.
• However , Petitioner loses the job after 4mos and is unemployed at the time of filing I-864.

What challenges does this pose ?

If parents each earn $14K then you can use one of them as a joint sponsor who would complete the I-864A along with your I-864. If their combined in $14K they could both complete I-864A's to combine with your income.

Are there any other dependents in your parents' household?

Now the interviewing officer at the embassy/consulate may not accept the modest income that you mention. It does meet the requirement, but the CO does have some discretion.

[pushbrk 12,217]

Does one really need to have an employment at the time of filing I-864.

Here's the scenario , I am trying to get answered.

• Petitioner had income way above poverty guidelines in last 5 years
• Petitioner's income for the first 4 mos of current year have already exceeded poverty guidelines.
• However , Petitioner loses the job after 4mos and is unemployed at the time of filing I-864.

What challenges does this pose ?

Unless you have substantial liquid assets, the challenge of finding a qualified joint sponsor due to current income either not enough or consisting only of temporary unemployment benefits.

[4Toms 0]

Thanks pushbrk for your inputs.

quick clarification - Do you mean to say irrespective of meeting the income requirements for the current year, lack of employment at time of filing I-864 would make it necessary for me to find a co-sponsor or have substantial liquid assets ?

Unless you have substantial liquid assets, the challenge of finding a qualified joint sponsor due to current income either not enough or consisting only of temporary unemployment benefits.

[pushbrk 12,217]

Thanks pushbrk for your inputs.

quick clarification - Do you mean to say irrespective of meeting the income requirements for the current year, lack of employment at time of filing I-864 would make it necessary for me to find a co-sponsor or have substantial liquid assets ?

Yes. The most important thing evaluated on the I-864 is your current situation. They ask about the past but the present rules.