The U.S. Sponsor's Financial Responsibilities

Dealing with complications and exceptions when U.S. petitioner proves capacity to support an immigrant in the United States.

How much income and assets does a U.S. petitioner need in order to bring a family member to the U.S. as an immigrant?

In order to petition for and sponsor an immigrant to become a U.S. permanent resident (receive a green card), the U.S. sponsor must contract with the U.S. government to provide that person with support.

If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign citizen relative for a green card, you may (or may not) need to file – among other things – a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. This form is intended to create a contract between the U.S. government and you in which you (the sponsor) give

If your immigrant ex is doing fine financially, does the fact that you signed a USCIS Form I-864 really have to continue to pay their bills after you split up?

Wondering how long you are expected to be responsible for sponsoring a family immigrant? Get answers here.

How to convincingly show USCIS that the U.S. sponsor has sufficient income to ensure that the family immigrants will not become public charges or rely on government assistance.

Even a foreign national's unlawful employment can count in claiming an exemption from the I-864 Affidavit of Support requirement if it was done with a valid Social Security Number.