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i, the sponsor and household member have a combined income to meet the minimum required amount to sponsor a relative but both of us weren't required to file taxes since i started a job late December 2020 with first paycheck in January while the household member started a job in November and... View More 
answered on Apr 14, 2021
Even if you did not file taxes in 2020, you can still sponsor your spouse with assistance from a friend or family member willing to allow you to submit their past two IRS returns and sign a statement of financial sponsorship.
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