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Q: My wife sponsored me for AOS I-485 in the US but she's now on unemployment, can my income be used for I-864?

I entered the US this time on a B1/B2 visa and I wasn't working at the time I got married to my wife and we filed for Adjustment of Status and EAD in June 2019. She made enough money to complete form I-864 on her own. on August 2019 my EAD got approved and I have been working using that EAD... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
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Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 23, 2021

Yes. As long as you are authorized to accept employment your income may be used as household income.

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Q: Can visitors on B1/B2 stay in USA for a maximum of 1 year. If so, are there any relaxations due to COVID.
Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Jan 11, 2021

This can be viewed as visa abuse, where you can return. An abused B2 visa may result in review on renewal. Remaining in excess of six months may result in delay at a future primary inspection at an airport, even exclusion from the U.S.

A future admission may be denied based upon the...
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