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Can I sponsor someone if I am on social security income and food stamps?
Asked on Sep 05th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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I am born US citizen taking $710 as social security income and $190 for food stamps. I am in love with a guy who is in USA right now on visit visa. We want to get married. Can I sponsor him for green card with my low income or is it enough to sponsor him?
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For a family of two you would need to show income of $19,000 per year. If less than this you will need a co-sponsor to sponsor him or be able to show 3 X the shortfall in assets.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 11:06 AM
Yes you can but you will need a co-sponsor for the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 7:26 AM
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Yes, you can petition him as your spouse even if you do not earn income or your income is below the required income level for sponsorship. You will need to get a co-sponsor who is either a US citizen or lawful permanent resident and has sufficient income to meet the income requirement for his household size plus 1.
Answered on Sep 06th, 2013 at 10:04 AM