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Can my wife sponsor me if she has a bad credit and legal history?
Asked on Jun 07th, 2011 on Immigration - New Jersey
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My wife has 2 DWI convictions, very bad credit that she's thinking of filing for bankruptcy. She also hasn't paid her taxes for the last couple of years. Can she sponsor me to get a green card? If not, her sister and her husband have a pretty good financial situation, as he works as a professor in a university, can he sponsor me instead?! Thank you
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Yes. She needs a cosponsor though.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Yes. Your sister can be your joint sponsor.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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Yes, but she will likely not meet the USCIS income requirement to petition for you. The income requirement is 125% of the HHS poverty guidelines for your family size. She may need to get a joint sponsor to sign a separate I-864 affidavit of support. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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Your wife has to be a the sponsor, but can have co-sponsors such as a sister or brother in law.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2011 at 8:58 AM