QUESTION
I am a US citizen and cannot work, will this affect my immigration status?
Asked on Dec 30th, 2010 on Immigration - California
More details to this question:
I am a US citizen and receive public assistance due to I cannot work because I care for my adult disabled child, will this affect my husbands I-130 to get his residency from immigration.
3 ANSWERS
No, it won't. The only issue is that probably you will need a sponsor on the affidavit of support.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2011 at 5:43 AM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
Partner at
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
3 Awards
It will mean that you will need a co-sponsor for him to get his permanent residency as USCIS will be looking for evidence of income of at least $18,212 for a family of two (more if more people in the household).
Answered on Dec 30th, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
Partner at
Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo, APLC
2 Awards
It will not effect your citizenship status, but you will need a co-sponsor for the affidavit of support in your husband's case Also, if your husband received public assistance if could effect his ability to
become a legal permanent resident.
You should go to USCIS.gov and review the instructions to Form I-864 and also review Form I-864P to determine how much you and/or the co-sponsor will need to make to qualify for the Affidavit of Support.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2010 at 2:58 PM