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My sister has a greencard and would like t sponsor dependent visa for my brother in-law. However, she doesn't have any income as she is a student. I am in H1B visa, can I be the sponsor? OR sponsor must be greencard holder or citizen?
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The answer depends upon whether the brother-in-law will be coming over for nonimmigrant visit or if he is immigrating to the States. A person on an H-1B visa is allowed to financially sponsor persons visiting the US but not those who are immigrating. The latter type of sponsorship is done through form I-864 affidavit of support which must be signed by a permanent resident or US citizen.
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Answered on Mar 01st, 2014 at 10:19 AM