Parent GC - Request for initial evidence - I-485, affidavit of support

[GeetaMareedu]

Hello,

I have applied for a greencard for my parents and have filed the I-130 and I-485 concurrently.

I received a yellow letter - Request of initial evidence for I-485, affidavit of support for proof of current income. I had submitted the I-864 and the IRS transcript for the latest tax year (filed joint with my spouse) which is over the 125% poverty guideline as evidence.

The request for evidence has all 3 items checked and I was asked to provide evidence for ALL 3 (Current Income, IRS returns/W2 and Assets).

My question is regarding the ASSETS.
QUESTION: My income in the past 6 months has exceeded 175% of the poverty guideline ($39,962 for a family of 6 i.e. family of 4 + 2 parents being sponsored) and has met the minimum 125% poverty guideline. Do I still need to submit asset information? I called the NCSC helpline to talk to an immigration officer and was told that I should submit as much evidence as I can and that they could not suggest if I should or should not submit any specific documentation even though income has exceeded the poverty guideline.
**** PLEASE ADVICE: If I have to submit Asset information, I need help with the below:
1. MybBank accounts and property are joint accounts with my spouse.
2. Will USCIS accept joint bank / property documents as evidence of assets? or do I need to get a letter from my spouse stating that I can use the assets as evidence for the affidavit of support? If so is there a template that I can use?
****

Thank you,
Geeta

[rayb]

Did you submit proof of employment (employment verification letter or paystubs, etc.)? "Asse"t was probably checked because it wasn't clear that you have current sustainable income which will annualize to exceed the sponsorship requirements.

You need to try and stick with providing good documentation of your employment and income. Trying to merge assets into the mix usually complicates this step even more.

--Ray B

Hello,

I have applied for a greencard for my parents and have filed the I-130 and I-485 concurrently.

I received a yellow letter - Request of initial evidence for I-485, affidavit of support for proof of current income. I had submitted the I-864 and the IRS transcript for the latest tax year (filed joint with my spouse) which is over the 125% poverty guideline as evidence.

The request for evidence has all 3 items checked and I was asked to provide evidence for ALL 3 (Current Income, IRS returns/W2 and Assets).

My question is regarding the ASSETS.
QUESTION: My income in the past 6 months has exceeded 175% of the poverty guideline ($39,962 for a family of 6 i.e. family of 4 + 2 parents being sponsored) and has met the minimum 125% poverty guideline. Do I still need to submit asset information? I called the NCSC helpline to talk to an immigration officer and was told that I should submit as much evidence as I can and that they could not suggest if I should or should not submit any specific documentation even though income has exceeded the poverty guideline.
**** PLEASE ADVICE: If I have to submit Asset information, I need help with the below:
1. MybBank accounts and property are joint accounts with my spouse.
2. Will USCIS accept joint bank / property documents as evidence of assets? or do I need to get a letter from my spouse stating that I can use the assets as evidence for the affidavit of support? If so is there a template that I can use?
****

Thank you,
Geeta