Need help

[JustinIrwin1970]

Hi, I'm a U.S. Citizen currently living abroad in Russia in need of a co-sponsor for my wife and stepdaughter for the I-864 "Affidavit of Support". Since I was working in Russia I can not provide a 2022 tax year filing that shows adequate income for support from a U.S. based source of income.
My wife and stepdaughter have already been approved for the I-130 and now all we need is a co-sponsor for my wife and my stepdaughter please let me know if someone can help co-sponsor them.
I am a prior U.S. Army and Prior U.S. Navy (Peacetime Veteran). (DD-214's to prove it) I was born in Douglas Wyoming 1970, Domicile is Eagle Butte, SD. My father and Family Members were also Prior U.S. Military (Long line of family in the U.S. Military)
I already have a job waiting for me in the USA and after we sell our property we will have the money for our living expenses and travel.
We don't need financial help. I just need a co-sponsor/joint sponsor for the I-864 "Affidavit of Support" for my wife and stepdaughter.
If any American could help us out to get back to the USA we would be Extremely Grateful for the help.
Thank you, Justin Irwin and Family

 

[newacct]

Since you are a US citizen, you needed to report your worldwide income on your US tax return, so your US tax return should show all your income. Where does it say that it has to be a "US-based source of income"?

 

[JustinIrwin1970]

I filed zero returns that's according to the IRS. You need to go to irs.gov and look at the information they provide, and if you don't make more than a certain amount you are not required to file(According to the IRS). The Russian business was under my wifes name as well as everything else so no liability to the IRS. I am very well versed with the IRS and Tax Laws. According to the Income guidelines for the I-864 I didn't make enough to be able to sponsor a family of 5, and as the co-sponsor if they are single it would be 3 (themselves plus my wife and stepdaughter) (U.S. based verifiable source of income). Now currently I am working for a U.S. Employer and I will have a 1099 for tax year 2023 to file that exceeds the income requirements for the I-864 but we have to be gone before the end of the year and back in the USA. thus I will need a co-sponsor/joint sponsor. Also look up Title 26 and 27 and see the definitions for filing. and go to the USCIS under the I-864 and read all the information regarding requirements for Sponsors and Co-Sponsors/Joint Sponsors.

Since you are a US citizen, you needed to report your worldwide income on your US tax return, so your US tax return should show all your income. Where does it say that it has to be a "US-based source of income"?

 

[newacct]

I filed zero returns that's according to the IRS. You need to go to irs.gov and look at the information they provide, and if you don't make more than a certain amount you are not required to file(According to the IRS). The Russian business was under my wifes name as well as everything else so no liability to the IRS. I am very well versed with the IRS and Tax Laws. According to the Income guidelines for the I-864 I didn't make enough to be able to sponsor a family of 5, and as the co-sponsor if they are single it would be 3 (themselves plus my wife and stepdaughter) (U.S. based verifiable source of income). Now currently I am working for a U.S. Employer and I will have a 1099 for tax year 2023 to file that exceeds the income requirements for the I-864 but we have to be gone before the end of the year and back in the USA. thus I will need a co-sponsor/joint sponsor. Also look up Title 26 and 27 and see the definitions for filing. and go to the USCIS under the I-864 and read all the information regarding requirements for Sponsors and Co-Sponsors/Joint Sponsors.

You don't need to be arrogant and tell other people to look at stuff. I know the rules for who is required to file. I only mentioned it since you said "Since I was working in Russia", but whether you were working in Russia or the US is irrelevant to whether you were required to file -- what matters is your income, from either place. You are saying that you were not required to file because your worldwide income was low in those years, which is fine -- but if you had the same low level of income working in the US, your situation would be the same; Russia has nothing to do with it, which is my point. You also mentioned "support from a U.S. based source of income", but I asked which place asks for that, and why it matters whether the income is US-based.

You are saying that you currently have a high salary that meets the income requirements. If so, then your current income should be sufficient. What primarily needs to be sufficient for the I-864 is your current income (current = right now, this moment), not your income in previous years. Previous years' income is only secondary. So I do not think that you necessarily "need" a joint sponsor.

 

[JustinIrwin1970]

You don't need to be arrogant and tell other people to look at stuff. I know the rules for who is required to file. I only mentioned it since you said "Since I was working in Russia", but whether you were working in Russia or the US is irrelevant to whether you were required to file -- what matters is your income, from either place. You are saying that you were not required to file because your worldwide income was low in those years, which is fine -- but if you had the same low level of income working in the US, your situation would be the same; Russia has nothing to do with it, which is my point. You also mentioned "support from a U.S. based source of income", but I asked which place asks for that, and why it matters whether the income is US-based.

You are saying that you currently have a high salary that meets the income requirements. If so, then your current income should be sufficient. What primarily needs to be sufficient for the I-864 is your current income (current = right now, this moment), not your income in previous years. Previous years' income is only secondary. So I do not think that you necessarily "need" a joint sponsor.

Well, considering what we have been seeing in other cases like ours I would still like to have a co-sponsor / joint sponsor just in case to be on the safe side better safe than sorry.

 

[controlsauce]

You don't need to be arrogant and tell other people to look at stuff. I know the rules for who is required to file. I only mentioned it since you said "Since I was working in Russia", but whether you were working in Russia or the US is irrelevant to whether you were required to file -- what matters is your income, from either place. You are saying that you were not required to file because your worldwide income was low in those years, which is fine -- but if you had the same low level of income working in the US, your situation would be the same; Russia has nothing to do with it, which is my point. You also mentioned "support from a U.S. based source of income", but I asked which place asks for that, and why it matters whether the income is US-based.

You are saying that you currently have a high salary that meets the income requirements. If so, then your current income should be sufficient. What primarily needs to be sufficient for the I-864 is your current income (current = right now, this moment), not your income in previous years. Previous years' income is only secondary. So, I do not think that you necessarily "need" a joint sponsor. If you’re looking for more insights or reviews on financial or property-related matters, you might want to check out https://morgan-properties.pissedconsumer.com/review.html for additional perspectives.

Since you're in need of a co-sponsor for the I-864, it’s crucial to find someone who can meet the financial requirements to support your wife and stepdaughter. You may want to reach out to your network, veteran organizations, or online communities where others might be able to help. Many people in similar situations have successfully found co-sponsors by seeking support through forums or contacting those who understand the immigration process.