Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
Mar 31st 2015, 3:47 am
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Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
I am engaged to a wonderful US citizen and we have not got married because he does not earn enough.. His sister has offered to sponsor me and I am not sure if she can, I cannot find anything relating to that.. If it is here in a thread sorry ahead of time of not browsing thoroughly..
Mar 31st 2015, 5:03 am
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Re: Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
I am engaged to a wonderful US citizen and we have not got married because he does not earn enough.. His sister has offered to sponsor me and I am not sure if she can, I cannot find anything relating to that.. If it is here in a thread sorry ahead of time of not browsing thoroughly..
Mar 31st 2015, 5:06 am
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Re: Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
She can complete an I-134 affidavit of support for your K1 visa, yes.
When it comes time for you to adjust status after marriage, your husband must complete an I-864 Affidavit of support, even if he doesn't qualify financially. His sister can be a joint sponsor, assuming she meets the financial requirements.
The forms to look at are the I-134, I-864, the instructions for both, and the I-864P for the required income/asset level. All can be found at Homepage | USCIS.
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When it comes time for you to adjust status after marriage, your husband must complete an I-864 Affidavit of support, even if he doesn't qualify financially. His sister can be a joint sponsor, assuming she meets the financial requirements.
The forms to look at are the I-134, I-864, the instructions for both, and the I-864P for the required income/asset level. All can be found at Homepage | USCIS.
Rene
Mar 31st 2015, 5:11 am
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Re: Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
This is not for a K1 visa sorry.. I am just wanting to know if she can sponsor me once we marry here in USA..
Mar 31st 2015, 10:27 am
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Re: Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
So in that case, never mind the I-134. The affidavit of support for either an immigrant visa or an adjustment of status is the I-864. So whatever we said about the I-864 applies to you.
Can you give us a little more information? What's your current status in the USA?
Rene
Can you give us a little more information? What's your current status in the USA?
Rene
Mar 31st 2015, 11:51 am
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Re: Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
Any USC or PR can be a joint sponsor for you, so long as they meet the financial requirements to do so. They don’t need to be a blood relative of either you or your fiancé.
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Mar 31st 2015, 12:07 pm
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Re: Can future spouses sister sponsor me?..
That's odd... because you mention he is your fiancé... not your husband.
It is illegal to enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay to adjust status. So, if that's what you're planning... don't do it. If, however, you are already in the US in some status other than a visitor, it shouldn't be an issue.
That said, once you're married, your USC husband must be your sponsor. There is no option for him not to be your sponsor... even if he doesn't qualify financially. His sister can be a "joint sponsor" assuming she meets the income/assets requirement. The terms "sponsor" and "joint sponsor" are not interchangeable.
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I am just wanting to know if she can sponsor me once we marry here in USA..
That said, once you're married, your USC husband must be your sponsor. There is no option for him not to be your sponsor... even if he doesn't qualify financially. His sister can be a "joint sponsor" assuming she meets the income/assets requirement. The terms "sponsor" and "joint sponsor" are not interchangeable.
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