Hey there-

I am sponsoring my wife and we sent in our packet 2 1/2 months ago . Her work permit was approved very quickly — less than 3 weeks which is great but now I’m a little concerned about the financial support document—

In terms of the i-864 affidavit of support , my most previous year I was well above the income requirement threshold , however , the previous 2 years before that , I was out of work for most of those years . Does USCIS require ALL THREE years be above the threshold or just the previous year? I also included last 6 months of paystubs showing way above the threshold.

Finally, if USCIS decides I do not meet the requirement since the 2 first years were below the income requirement, will they issue an RFE or flat out deny the case?

Please do not tell me to get a lawyer. We want to hear from informed and experienced individuals . Thank you so much !