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Can a cosponsor file I486 if their income well exceeds poverty guidelines?
Asked on Jan 05th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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Can a cosponsor file form I486 even the original petitioner's income well exceeds the poverty guidelines?
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If the income exceeds poverty guidelines you don't need a cosponsor.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Do you mean I-864? They can but why give the government two people they can go after. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2011 at 12:28 PM
I assume you meant the I-864. Yes, a joint sponsor can file I-864 even if the petitioner's income well exceeds the federal poverty guideline. I am not sure why the joint sponsor would be needed, though, since the petitioner's income alone is sufficient.
Answered on Jan 07th, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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I assume you mean I-864. The petitioner, unless deceased, must file an I-864. If the petitioner makes enough money to qualify then a co-sponsor is not needed. If the petition does not make enough, then a co-sponsor must file also file and I-864.
Answered on Jan 06th, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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I am assuming you mean I-864, the affidavit of support. As long as the income is above the poverty guidelines + 25% (See on USCIS Form I-864P), you satisfy the requirement as to the income level.
Answered on Jan 05th, 2011 at 6:58 PM