Joint sponsor RFE checklist

[seattle2903]

The RFE for my I-485 will be delivered tomorrow but I am trying to get everything ready before that so when the letter comes, I can mail the response back ASAP. My husband (petitioner) is self-employed, so despite us attaching plenty of financial docs, including official IRS transcripts, I am almost positive that the RFE is for the I-864. So I decided to have my uncle, who is a US citizen, be my joint sponsor just to be sure. I wanted you guys to advise on what documents to tell him to prepare and send over to me. He lives close by so I will have the form signed and everything tonight.

About him (joint sponsor): W2 employee and 1099 for the past 10 years (same employers), no dependents, not married, income well over the 125% guideline, never sponsored another applicant.

This is what I think should be included:
- Form I-864
- Copy of his US passport
- IRS transcripts for the last tax year and the previous 2 years (optional)
- Pay stubs (last 3 months?)
- Form 1099 for the last year (is that the correct document?)

Thanks for any input!

[Denver1982]

The RFE for my I-485 will be delivered tomorrow but I am trying to get everything ready before that so when the letter comes, I can mail the response back ASAP. My husband (petitioner) is self-employed, so despite us attaching plenty of financial docs, including official IRS transcripts, I am almost positive that the RFE is for the I-864. So I decided to have my uncle, who is a US citizen, be my joint sponsor just to be sure. I wanted you guys to advise on what documents to tell him to prepare and send over to me. He lives close by so I will have the form signed and everything tonight.

About him (joint sponsor): W2 employee and 1099 for the past 10 years (same employers), no dependents, not married, income well over the 125% guideline, never sponsored another applicant.

This is what I think should be included:
- Form I-864
- Copy of his US passport
- IRS transcripts for the last tax year and the previous 2 years (optional)
- Pay stubs (last 3 months?)
- Form 1099 for the last year (is that the correct document?)

Thanks for any input!

If your spouse made enough money to sponsor you, why you need your uncle ?a sponsor ?

[nycfiler3]

The RFE for my I-485 will be delivered tomorrow but I am trying to get everything ready before that so when the letter comes, I can mail the response back ASAP. My husband (petitioner) is self-employed, so despite us attaching plenty of financial docs, including official IRS transcripts, I am almost positive that the RFE is for the I-864. So I decided to have my uncle, who is a US citizen, be my joint sponsor just to be sure. I wanted you guys to advise on what documents to tell him to prepare and send over to me. He lives close by so I will have the form signed and everything tonight.

About him (joint sponsor): W2 employee and 1099 for the past 10 years (same employers), no dependents, not married, income well over the 125% guideline, never sponsored another applicant.

This is what I think should be included:
- Form I-864
- Copy of his US passport
- IRS transcripts for the last tax year and the previous 2 years (optional)
- Pay stubs (last 3 months?)
- Form 1099 for the last year (is that the correct document?)

Thanks for any input!

My 2 cents even though I know I was over cautious and still haven't heard from USCIS so who knows...:

- I believe 1099 is only for self-employed people and W2 is for employees.
- We put my husband's pay stubs for the last 6 months + employer letter.
- IRS transcripts for the last 3 years and we also added the W2 for 2017 (even though this is not necessary when you can provide transcripts).

[seattle2903]

If your spouse made enough money to sponsor you, why you need your uncle ?a sponsor ?

Because, for some reason, USCIS is stingy about self-employed people. Especially because my husband was W2 until January 2018 and switched to 1099. I don't know, but I assume they think it is not as reliable as W2.

[psgma]

IRS transcripts for the last 3 years and we also added the W2 for 2017

My 2 cents even though I know I was over cautious and still haven't heard from USCIS so who knows...:

- I believe 1099 is only for self-employed people and W2 is for employees.
- We put my husband's pay stubs for the last 6 months + employer letter.
- IRS transcripts for the last 3 years and we also added the W2 for 2017 (even though this is not necessary when you can provide transcripts).

>>>>> Would you mind telling me if you downloaded the transcript directly from the IRS website or did you order it using the 4056 form?

[nycfiler3]

>>>>> Would you mind telling me if you downloaded the transcript directly from the IRS website or did you order it using the 4056 form?

Directly from the website!

[Denver1982]

Because, for some reason, USCIS is stingy about self-employed people. Especially because my husband was W2 until January 2018 and switched to 1099. I don't know, but I assume they think it is not as reliable as W2.

You need employment letter of your co-sponsor, very simple letter include his name, current working .., address, and his boss signature.good luck