Squire

This is a theoretical example but I'm trying to understand the
instructions from the www.ins.usdoj.graphics and would be grateful for
any comments.

Taking the 2002 Poverty Guidelines uplifted by 25% indicates-
Household size - 2 = $14925
" " 3 = $18775

Lets assume that the USC fiance's income is $7000 and therefore a co-
sponsor is required, but the only sponsor available is her widowed
mother whose income is a $12000 pension, which clearly is insufficient.

I haven't seen anything that makes the following ineligible (assuming
that the daughter has lived in the same household as her mother for
longer than 6 months) other than - "The joint sponsor (or the joint
sponsor and his or her household) must reach the 125 percent income
requirement alone. You cannot combine your income with that of a joint
sponsor to meet the income requirement."


USC fiance submits I-864 for 3 ppl - needs $18775 - available $7000

Co-Sponsor submits I-864 for 3 ppl - needs $18775 - available $19000 *

* supported by I-864A from her daughter/household member who happens
also to be the principal sponsor and the USC fiance.



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Andy Platt

"squire" wrote in message
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    > This is a theoretical example but I'm trying to understand the
    > instructions from the www.ins.usdoj.graphics and would be grateful for
    > any comments.
    > Taking the 2002 Poverty Guidelines uplifted by 25% indicates-
    > Household size - 2 = $14925
    > " " 3 = $18775
    > Lets assume that the USC fiance's income is $7000 and therefore a co-
    > sponsor is required, but the only sponsor available is her widowed
    > mother whose income is a $12000 pension, which clearly is insufficient.
    > I haven't seen anything that makes the following ineligible (assuming
    > that the daughter has lived in the same household as her mother for
    > longer than 6 months) other than - "The joint sponsor (or the joint
    > sponsor and his or her household) must reach the 125 percent income
    > requirement alone. You cannot combine your income with that of a joint
    > sponsor to meet the income requirement."
    > USC fiance submits I-864 for 3 ppl - needs $18775 - available $7000
    > Co-Sponsor submits I-864 for 3 ppl - needs $18775 - available $19000 *
    > * supported by I-864A from her daughter/household member who happens
    > also to be the principal sponsor and the USC fiance.

A joint sponsor is different from a household member. A household member
adds their income to the primary sponsor's. However, they must also be
factored into the equation of household size. So, your figures are correct -
you can have your fiancee file the I-864, her mother file the I-864A and the
income will be sufficient.

Andy.

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