QUESTION
What happens in a petition if the sponsor does not have an income?
Asked on Jan 15th, 2015 on Immigration - New York
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A petition is approved and it was under my mother for her children. Since she has no income, my husband is sponsoring the family with sufficient income. When filling out i864 section, it requires an income. What do I fill out? We did fill i864a contract between the house holding a petitioner still they send a check list to fill the income for i864 for my mother. I need help please.
2 ANSWERS
This is a bit more complicated. Sometimes, more than one joint sponsor is necessary. It's also important to include all the necessary documents and be aware that you are financially responsible and can be sued if the person who is sponsored requires/demands support or becomes a public charge and thereafter goes on welfare. The joint sponsor, as well as a sponsor, becomes legally bound to an agreement with both the Government and the Immigrant to financially support the immigrant at the rate indicated in the agreement for up to ten years or until the immigrant decides to apply, pass the test, qualify and take the oath of Citizenship at a ceremony. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. If you cannot afford one, then reconsider the possible consequences and costs of signing this agreement.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2015 at 4:49 AM
Consult with an attorney. When there is no income the answer is 0.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2015 at 4:48 AM