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Proof of income for Green Card Interview- Tricky Situation
I am sponsoring my immigrant husband for his green card. Under 1-864 Affidavit of support I mailed proof of my income (paychecks and previous tax returns) proving that I am earning enough to support both of 125% above poverty level ($20,575 a year). Yesterday I was unexpectedly fired from my job- and that same day I received an update saying that our Green Card interview is ready to be scheduled (worst timing ever!) At the interview I will need to bring in my most recent pay stubs again- but since I am now unemployed- I have no income to support my husband.
Also my husband has been working full time for a year. His pay meets the income requirements to support both of us. But he is undocumented and he is paid off the books. He has his pay stubs, proof of employment, but he hasn't filed a tax return. And the USCIS website says that the most recent IRS tax return must be provided. So I don't think the interview officer will accept his income to meet this requirement. Maybe I'm wrong?
Also, the value of any assets you own can be used to supplement your household income requirement if it doesn't reach the required amount. According to USCIS: In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size. (In my situation- this would be $102,875 since I have no income). I own a home which is paid off and worth $280,000 which I will use to try to meet the requirement. But what is unclear is if I am still required to show current employment/ household income- or if I can use the value of my house alone, in the absence of a job. I read conflicting information on this- another section saying that you need to show current employment, and suggesting that the value of your assets is only meant to be used as a supplement. Any advice on this?
I am also willing to take any quick job I can get, just to show that I have income (my assets would take care of the rest). However I don't know yet when our interview will be, and I will be taking 2 trips overseas beforehand, so the timing will be difficult for this. I'd appreciate any advice!
Also my husband has been working full time for a year. His pay meets the income requirements to support both of us. But he is undocumented and he is paid off the books. He has his pay stubs, proof of employment, but he hasn't filed a tax return. And the USCIS website says that the most recent IRS tax return must be provided. So I don't think the interview officer will accept his income to meet this requirement. Maybe I'm wrong?
Also, the value of any assets you own can be used to supplement your household income requirement if it doesn't reach the required amount. According to USCIS: In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size. (In my situation- this would be $102,875 since I have no income). I own a home which is paid off and worth $280,000 which I will use to try to meet the requirement. But what is unclear is if I am still required to show current employment/ household income- or if I can use the value of my house alone, in the absence of a job. I read conflicting information on this- another section saying that you need to show current employment, and suggesting that the value of your assets is only meant to be used as a supplement. Any advice on this?
I am also willing to take any quick job I can get, just to show that I have income (my assets would take care of the rest). However I don't know yet when our interview will be, and I will be taking 2 trips overseas beforehand, so the timing will be difficult for this. I'd appreciate any advice!
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