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Who can be joint sponsor?
The joint sponsor must: Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national who is at least 18 years of age, and. Have income of at least 125% of the federal poverty guidelines; and. Be domiciled in the United States, or its territories or possessions.
What documents does a joint sponsor need?
The documents required for a joint sponsor are the same as those required for the primary sponsor:
- Proof of income (tax returns and W-2s)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or green card holder status (green card, unexpired U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate or U.S. birth certificate)
How much does it cost to sponsor an immigrant?
For example, in 2020, a sponsor in the U.S. mainland would need to have income (or assets) of at least $32,750 to cover a petitioner who lives alone and is sponsoring one immigrant and two children (that is, a total of four people).
What if I can’t find a joint sponsor?
What Happens If You Can’t Find A Joint Sponsor? Unfortunately, if you can’t find a joint sponsor then your only option is to have the petitioner meet it themselves.
How do I sponsor an immigrant friend?
You can sponsor your friend’s immigration petition financially. Being a financial sponsor to an immigrant can make a big difference to their application and can be the difference between being approved or rejected. You can sponsor your friend financially by providing a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
What is a joint sponsor?
A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant.
How do I fill joint sponsor?
Each joint sponsor must fill out a separate I-864 form….A joint sponsor must be:
- 18 years or older.
- A U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national.
- Earning an income that is 125 percent of the Federal Policy Guidelines, either through their own income, the income of their household, or their assets.
Can a U.S. citizen sponsor a friend?
Can a U.S. citizen sponsor a non-family member for immigration? Unfortunately, no, you can’t petition for a foreign national’s visa or green card if they aren’t a family member. You can sponsor your friend’s immigration petition financially.
Can a friend be a joint sponsor?
A joint sponsor can be a friend or family member. They do not have to live with either spouse, but if they do, they need to fill out Form I-864A (officially called the “Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member”).
What do you need to know about joint sponsors?
A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant.
How to become a joint sponsor for an affidavit of support?
Joint Sponsor for Affidavit of Support. If the petitioning sponsor does not meet the income requirements, a joint sponsor, who can meet the requirements, may submit a Form I-864 to sponsor all or some of the family members of the intending immigrant. The original sponsor still needs to fill out a Form I-864.
Can a joint sponsor meet the 125% income requirement?
The joint sponsor (or the joint sponsor and his or her household) must reach the 125% income requirement alone. You cannot combine your income with that of a joint sponsor to meet the income requirement.
How to file as a joint sponsor for an immigrant?
In their form, they will include the names of all immigrants that they will personally be sponsoring. In the case of two joint sponsors, each sponsor will only list the intending immigrants for which they will take legal responsibility. Since this is a very important and technical form, it is very important that it is completed correctly.
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