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cinammon:
Hi John. Thankss! I filled myself as sponsor on my DS-160 and my Husband as sponsor for himself and our Child. I had always filled my Husband as sponsor in the past but i just thought to change it (coming from a denial stand point i felt that that would demonstrate financial capability or 'ties' sort of). But again, i dont think that it would be a deal breaker either ways especially for you guys since its your first time applying together and no denial before.

Hello cinnamon thanks a lot for responding this helps a lot. I think we'll do exactly as you guys did and sponsor ourselves as it's what we've always done when we've applied separately anyway.

Enjoy your holidays when you go! Hopefully the world will be a lot calmer before long.

seyewest:
If you want to apply with child(ren) I believe you should be the sponsor, if just 2 of you, you both take any options you want.

OK thank you I do appreciate your response.

cinammon:
So here is my transcript***

VO: how much do you earn monthly?
Hubs: I earn *******(7 figures) and my wife earns ****** (6 figures) monthly.

Hello Cinammon. my congratulations to you. Wish I was in your shoes with the whole process already successfully behind me
I will be applying together with my wife. Did your husband act as your sponsor? Our salary figures are the same as yours so I am wondering whether I need to sponsor my wife. In the past she has applied as self sponsor but since we are applying together I wonder. Since we got married we have taken every overseas trip together but we have both applied separately in the past and been granted US visas at least 3ce each but this is the first time our renewals are coming up at the same time.
Responses from the house in general are also much welcome and appreciated

AfonjaBoston:
Nna ukwu, i am not aware of any consular lawyers on this portal most of these folks become overnight " experts/pros/travel and visa agents" once they get a visa approved and to the best of my knowledge COs have stopped answering questions here

Your best bet will be to call USCIS directly, contact US immigration attorneys or visit immigration portals like visajourney and immihelp

To answer your question , the public charge rule is not applicable to that category of visa what is applicable is you developing ties to your home country and overcoming any immigration intent.

It is obvious that with your sheer curiosity about public charge rule ( solely for those with immigration intent) it will be hard to determine ties to your country
It is the least of things you should be worried about when planning to visit the USA!

LOL @ overnight experts! Ah I would be happy if it doesn't affect visit visa categories oh abeg! And yes I have been very interested in the public charge rule but only as concerns my holiday grooves. I have good ties in Nigeria so that's not an issue nor has ever been one in previous applications (all granted like I mentioned to UhnNah)

UhnNah:
Im not a pro about this visa stuff but i think you're looking too deep into it,People has gotten a visa on 80k salary! When it comes to B1/B2,They don't really care about your money! Their major concern is that you'll return back home after you're done with your conference/holiday whatever! (Ties)

As long as you can afford the trip yourself or through a sponsor! You should be fine! Why would you be applying for a visa if you can't afford the trip anyway?! By the way im curious,You've never had a US visa or those previous applications were renewals? Anyway, It's good that you're researching,be curious,investigate and make your application!

I used to think that they did care about money in the sense that they'd want to make sure the applicant or their sponsor can afford all travel expenses. In fact this is what made me think the public charge rule would affect b1/b2 applications. My limited understanding of the rule has me thinking that sure they are concerned about immigrants being a drain on US resources by using benefits and all, but also that they'd want to make sure non immigrants are not taking undue advantage of medical resources and the like. I think I read somewhere that with the implementation of the rule b1/b2 visa applicants' salaries would be considered to ensure they can afford 6 months medical insurance as that's the duration DHS tends to give on arrival at the border. Unfortunately I don't have a link for this but perhaps the site was erroneous or maybe I was just looking too deep like you say

Per your question I have had about 3 US visa's granted in the past, I have never been denied a visa to the US or anywhere else...thus far...and forever and ever in Jesus Name amen!

AfonjaBoston:
If you read the whole thing you would know he is talking about B1/B2
He is probably seeking info on how to adjust that visa that he has already, intend to process or as they say very often "asking for a friend"

Donald has introduced a new public charge rule for those seeking to remain and it is very interesting

No actually it's not concerning change of status or extension of stay or anything

seyewest:
Are you talking about Immigrant visa?

No I'm talking about non immigrant visas

UhnNah:
Fake news! I googled this! only 2 'Not to be trusted looking blog' posted about this! So i guess it's fake but if this eventually becomes the situation,Then this would be a very unfair standard to put on an African

Hello all, I have been a silent reader preparing for my 4th US visa application in a couple of months. I have read from pg one to the current page of this Part 4 thread specifically because of concerns the public charge rule.
Is it really fake news, I have been trying to understand the public charge rule that has now gone into effect from 24 Feb 2020. TWoods touched on it way back in the thread on 29th Oct pg 151 to be exact, I can't seem to quote that far back but I've included a screenshot of the comment further below.

I would appreciate more input from any US consular law experts in the forum on whether or not this rule is applicable to B1/B2 visa applications, if yes then my understanding is that you have to earn a certain percentage about US federal poverty guidelines, TWoods mentioned 125% but the USCIS website actually states 250% in their FAQs as quoted / copied out below:

"Q. What factors weigh heavily against a determination that someone is likely at any time to become a public charge?
A. The following factors would weigh heavily against a finding that an alien is likely to become a public charge:

The alien has household income, assets, resources, and support from a sponsor, excluding any income from illegal activities or from public benefits, of at least 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for his or her household size.
The alien is authorized to work and is currently employed in a legal industry with an annual income of at least 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of his or her household size.
The alien has private health insurance appropriate for the expected period of admission, so long as the alien does not receive subsidies in the form of premium tax credits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to pay for such health insurance."

Here are links to:
1. The USCIS website on the public charge rule - https://www.uscis.gov/archive/archive-news/final-rule-public-charge-ground-inadmissibility
2. Federal poverty guidelines - https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
3. A website [found it randomly on google search] with charts showing the 115%, 125% etc of poverty amounts - https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/federal-poverty-guidelines-2020