I’d like to know whether my I-864 (affidavit of support) will be accepted
I’m currently preparing documents for a green card application through my U.S. citizen spouse. My spouse, who is a citizen, is currently between jobs and preparing to switch careers, so they’re currently unemployed, but they will be employed soon, and their tax returns for the past 3 years show sufficient income. Also, I currently hold F-1 status, and my financial sponsorship has already been confirmed for that — does that have any bearing here at all? I’d like to know if my I-864 will be accepted.
When documenting the sponsor’s income, USCIS asks for the most recent 3 years of income, and you’ll need to submit the most recent tax return. Even if your spouse is currently unemployed, if they have a 2014 tax return showing income, and also worked and filed taxes in 2013 and 2012, and the income meets USCIS’s requirements, this should proceed without major issues. For reference, the financial sponsorship confirmed for an F-1 visa application is entirely separate from the financial sponsorship required for a green card application. If the citizen’s tax returns show sufficient income, the I-864 affidavit of support should pass even without a current job.