QUESTION
Can we apply for one first, and once approved, can that person be the co-sponsor for the affidavit of support of the second applicant?
Asked on Jun 19th, 2016 on Immigration - New York
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We are being petitioned by a US citizen. But the co-sponsor income can support only one application.
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If the co-sponsor's documentable income is insufficient for serving as a co-sponsor on two applications filed at the same time, his/her income will be insufficient for serving as a co-sponsor on two applications filed separately (unless the second application is filed after the first one becomes terminated through expiration of 10 years, through naturalization, through death, etc.). When filing as a co-sponsor, the co-sponsor must identify his/her family size and also identify any other person for whom he/she serves as a sponsor/co-sponsor. This issue is just one of many in the application process that can be significantly more complex than it might first appear. Improper preparation of an application or insufficient supporting documentation can cause long delays or even more harsh consequences, and it would be wise to work with an immigration attorney.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2016 at 10:02 AM
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The co-sponsor will have to disclose on the second affidavit of support how many immigrants he/she sponsored in the last 5 years; these previously sponsored immigrants are counted as members of the co-sponsor's household. If the co-sponsor's income is not enough to support 2 immigrants at once, it will not be enough to support the second one after the first gets approved - unless the affidavit of support for the second immigrant will be filed 5 years later.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2016 at 7:25 AM