For ALL sponsors: A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
To sponsor your family member, submit a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-130. Each person you sponsor needs a separate Form I-130. You can submit the form online or by mail.
Green Card Sponsorship Income Summary The minimum income for a household of 2 to sponsor a family member or spouse is $25,550 as of August 2024. Minimum income requirements are lower for active duty military members. The general income requirement is 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines or 100% for active duty military.
For ALL sponsors: A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
If two joint sponsors are used, each joint sponsor is responsible only for the intending immigrant(s) listed on the joint sponsor's Form I-864. Every joint sponsor must meet the minimum income requirement, citizenship, residence and age requirements.
What are the requirements for a joint sponsor? Be a U.S. citizen or green card holder. Be at least 18 years old. Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory but not in either spouse's household. Have total household income equal to at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.
A copy of each household member's individual federal income tax return, including W-2s and 1099s, for the most recent tax year, or evidence that they were not required to file.
Along with providing a signed copy of the Affidavit of Support, the joint sponsor must submit their most recent U.S. federal income tax return and evidence of current employment and current income.
To write your Affidavit of Sponsorship, you should include the following; Sponsor's Name. Gender. Religion. Sponsor's Residential Address. Sponsor's Relationship with Recipient. Name of Recipient. Name of country the Recipient will be travelling to.
If you have a joint sponsor, they must also complete Form I-864. If you are using the income of other household members to qualify, then each household member who is accepting legal responsibility for supporting your relative must complete a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member.