I-864 for sponsoring spouse while living abroad

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Hi,

I've searched the forum extensively but couldn't find a clear answer to my query, any experience or insight anyone can share will be much appreciated.

Some context on my situation:

• I'm a US citizen recently married to a UK citizen
• We are both living together abroad and have been for the past 2 years
• I've filed US taxes while abroad as per requirements
• Our income abroad is greater than the minimum income requirements
• I have savings in the US with US banking institutions (regular savings account and CD) that are greater than the minimum income requirements
• I intend to move back to the US at the same time as my spouse when the green card is approved

The questions I am struggling with in relation to the I-864 form and my ability to sponsor my spouse financially are:

• Is my understanding correct that although I can't use non-US income, I can use my savings with US banking insitutions to meet the minimum income requirements?
• I understand that I don't need a co-sponsor if I prove that I intend to move back to the US at the same time as my spouse, how difficult is this to prove?
  • Since the process can take an undetermined amount of time, we have only searched for jobs and apartments, not applied to any. I don't know how any employer would give a job offer with a flexible start date within the next 6+ months!
  • I still have US bank accounts, etc with my mailing address set to my parents house... not sure how this would help but thought worth mentioning.
  • We haven't resigned from our jobs here yet, since we don't know how long this process will take and only have a one month notice period.

Thanks again for taking the time to read this, appreciate any insights that can be provided.