Green Card by Marriage Affidavit of Support?

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Hi-
I am currently employed under H-1B visa and starting to look into applying for a green card but my husband is unemployed as of one month ago. I make more than enough to support both of us. I am planing on applying without an attorney. Can u please help me on how we apply for affidavit of support form I-864 since i am the one with the better income? Can we use our household income generated by me count toward my husband (the usa citizen) being my sponsor?
tks in advance
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does it make a difference his income has been over lets say 25k a year for the past 3 years we need to attach tax forms? from what i have read the limits are as low as 12k for yearly income if i am not wrong

Politically Correct

The affadavit of support is intended to prevent you, the new immigrant, becoming a burden on the state if (say) you are unemployed or disabled. So you can't put your own income down as this defeats the purpose.

On the other hand, they really can't stop you getting a green card, you are entitled to one and so this is just a formality. I presume your husband is getting unemployment benefits? Just use those numbers for now.

pianojangee

Your husband still needs to file I-864 and he must find Co-sponsor to file Affidavit. You could also include your income as source. However, it is better he has Co-sponsor in addition to your income.

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